Blackjack Strategy Tip One – Play Basic Strategy

Unlike many other casino games, Blackjack is a mathmatical game and a simple strategy can help you win. If you stick to the basics, no matter what others tell you or your "gut" says, you can better your odds of winning.

Blackjack Strategy Tip Two – No Insurance

Insurance in Blackjack is a negative expectation bet. It technically is only a side bet that the dealer does not have blackjack. You will hear it called a "suckers" bet and you should never take insurance.

Blackjack Strategy Tip Three – Know When to Say When

The house keeps an overall edge in Blackjack, even playing perfect basic strategy. So all players, from professionals to recreational gamblers can expect to lose over the long term. With this in mind, have a set limit as to win to walk away. Have this limit set for losing as well as winning. Set a stop limit to not go under a certain amount and keep in mind no one has ever left the table a winner without first leaving the table!