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Blackjack Myths – Avoid Them and Make Money

Players even experienced ones, often believe the blackjack myths you will find below.

Here you will learn the truth about Blackjack myths, understand the points below and you will avoid making these blackjack myths and win.

1. Blackjack card counting is sure to make you win

More blackjack myths surround card counting than any other aspect of the game. Card counting in blackjack is not a guaranteed way to win and does not predict what cards come from the deck.

If you want to use card counting, you need to play for a long time, you also need to vary bet size when the odds are in your favor.

Card counting does not mean instant riches.

Winning at blackjack is all about the choices you make and you need to choose correctly to win.

2. To win in Blackjack you must reach 21 (or nearest to it)

This is really a common blackjack myth.

The object of the game of blackjack is simply to beat the dealer's hand, nothing more, nothing less.

You need to make a choice based upon your cards and the cards the dealer has.

Many players hate going bust, so when they should take another card they stand and hope to win.

Many players see busting as a bad play, they do all they can to avoid it, but if you want to win, you need to play correctly and follow your strategy to the letter.

If you psychologically hate going bust and fear it - choose another game.

3. Stupid players at the table can negatively affect the whole game.

Other players have no effect on you winning longer term.

It is true that wrong plays made by beginners can affect the outcome of a particular hand for everyone at the table but this outcome can be positive as well as negative.

The affect is really even over time so ignore this blackjack myth and get on with playing your hand as best you can

4. Insurance is a good bet

The worst bet in blackjack is “insurance”

Why?

If a player were to take insurance when they had a blackjack, they give up 13% of the profit for each blackjack they draw.

For a player to break even when playing with insurance, they would have to guess correctly 1 in 3 times, and these odds longer term are not good!

5. Hot and cold periods

If you are winning, the cards are probably in your favor, and when you are losing they are not, it’s as simple as that.

The blackjack dealer has no choice to make when they play; all they do is adhere to the casino rules.

However, each player has choices, it depends how the player makes each choice that ultimately decides if the player wins or loses over time, not hot or cold periods.

Don’t believe in the hot dealer, this can only be seen in hindsight and over time hot and cold periods even themselves out and of course if we all knew when they were coming we would be rich!

It’s surprising how many experienced players believe this blackjack myth, don’t make the same mistake.

6. Mid-game new players will make you lose.

A new player is like a player at the table hitting.

Neither the new player nor one who leaves makes the slightest bit difference on your odds of winning or losing.

7. When a dealer has a 2 as his show card, its more favorable for him

There is no particular card that is favorable for the dealer.

This is mathematically proven and the above is another common myth of blackjack..

It’s your choices in relation to your cards and the cards he has that is the critical factor in winning at blackjack

8 If you are dealt double 9s, don’t double-down if the dealer has a 9

This is another common blackjack myth and again needs to be avoided

Your double 9s mean you have 18.

If the dealer has a 9 and a 10 hidden, you have lost anyway. .

Mathematically you will lose less money by splitting your 9's than just standing over time.

Getting the odds in your favor

Avoid these blackjack myths, and you will start putting the odds in your favor and win.

Keep in mind.

1. You need to focus on the longer term

2. You need to make the correct choices at the right time

3. You need to remain disciplined and focused

If you do and avoid the blackjack myths above, you can expand your bankroll and make a lot of money!

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