There is one big difference between a dealer and a casino player. An employee of a gambling establishment has to strictly follow the established rules. The gambler, on the other hand, can perform a series of spontaneous actions that will eventually yield a win. Professionals say that it is possible to seriously increase the chances of winning by doubling the bet. Before deciding to double the original bet, one should analyse whether one card will be enough to win.
You may decide to double your bet after the dealer dealt the two starting cards. Let’s take the situation as an example. When playing a single deck, the player has a 5 and a 6 in his hand. The sum is 11 points. The dealer has an open 4. For the gambler, doubling up would be appropriate, as he has a better position. There’s a 30% chance that the next deal will result in a 10-point card, resulting in 21 points.
There is such a thing as a “soft hand” in blackjack. This is the name given to hands that hold an Ace. Some casinos do not allow you to double your bet on such a hand. To avoid confusion during a game, it is best to ask the dealer beforehand what the rules of the gambling establishment are. If the casino does not allow doubling with an ace in the hand, the player simply needs to switch. Instead of an Ace, he takes another card.
It’s not enough to follow the above rules to win at blackjack on a regular basis. Start playing and learn the secrets of the game, only with time and experience comes mastery, and thus the chances of winning increase significantly.