These charts are for the single deck version of Blackjack. The multi-deck version can be found here. Single-Deck Blackjack is not as common as it’s counterpart multi-deck blackjack but you can still find the game played in American casinos in particular Las Vegas it requires frequent shuffling by the dealer and attracts card counters as [...]

In order for card counting to be profitable the player must bet according to the true count. If the true count is negative or neutral, the player should bet small. The chances of the Dealer achieving a good total are greater at this stage, so betting small minimizes the losses. When the true count becomes [...]

A Running Count is the sum total of the count system’s point value at a given time using the pre-assigned values of the cards from the start of the shoe until the end. Each time the deck is shuffled the Running Count starts at 0. If the first card is dealt is an Ace the [...]

Differences Between Face Up Blackjack and Regular Blackjack. Face Up Blackjack is a simple variation of regular Blackjack, the major difference is that both the Dealer’s cards will be exposed face up. There are several restrictions on the player’s options plus Blackjacks are paid even money. All pushes lose except when both the player and [...]