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Originally Posted by Barefootsies
-4, 5, and 6 ARE bust cards, and you should double down when possible.
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Only on a 9, 10 or 11. Higher you stand, lower you hit...
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Originally Posted by Barefootsies
-Double down on (your) 11 only if dealer has a 7 or less is showing. Otherwise, you just take your 'hit'. If someone else at the table wants to throw their money up there, let em. I offer it up to people, some do it, and lose more than they win. But that's greed for you.
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You always double down on an 11, unless the up card is an ace, in which case you hit.
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-Split Aces and 8's if the dealer is not showing a face, or ace.
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Split Aces and Eights regardless of the face up card.
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-Unless you have the minimum table bet out there, ALWAYS buy insurance when the dealer pulls an ACE. Especially when you have a 11, 20, or higher bet on table.
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Buying insurance will always make you lose in the long run. Unless you're a VERY good counter and there's a high % of face cards.
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-Do not do progressive betting, double downs, splits and all that crazy shit. Pick one, and stick with it. You will lose your ass trying to do them all. I typically never go higher than $20.00, and typically play at $15 every hand religiously.
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Stick to the rule book, with proper play minus counting on an eight deck you can get the house advantage down to somewhere near .4% If you can count, you'll gain a 1% edge.
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Originally Posted by Barefootsies
-Set a limit for yourself. Whether double or tripling you money for the day, or time on a clock. What I like to do is win a few hundred in red, and then start asking for green on the win ($15 bet) so they take a few red, and I get green instead. I replace the couple of red from my pile, and once I have all green, and no more red, I leave and cash out. No matter if I am winning or losing, or how long I have been there.
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You only need to limit yourself if you're one to make stupid play. If you STICK to a system you should never have to quit.
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-I do NOT hit on a 12/13 when facing a 2/3. I almost always get the bust card I want the dealer to have.
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12 Vs. 2/3. Hit. 13 Vs. 2/3. Stick.
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-If the dealer draws a 20/21 five times in a row. Get up and move. Same if you are losing hand after hand. Do not let pride, or a nice dealer, fuck up your money. If you are losing, move your ass to a new table and do it before sitting there taking it for 12-25 hands in a row. Especially if you are pulling junk cards.
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This makes no sense. Gambler's fallacy - makes no difference because Blackjack has no memory that would affect that.
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-If someone is playing crazy at your table. Get up and move. Their inconsistent play will fuck up your cards whether you are down stream or upstream from them. If you are there to make money, you need to move. If you are there to have fun and do not give a shit, mail your check or money order to....[/B]
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A good idea to keep your head, but if the count is good - stay.