How to have o higher win ratio when playing online BlackJack - Pro Tips!

Gambling often comes down to whether the stars align in your favor. But with blackjack, all that changes because you have some level of control over the outcome.

So, how do you move from depending on pure luck to being strategic in your gameplay? We cover how you can increase your blackjack winning ratio, whether playing offline or online. Here's what you do:

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Learn the Game

People often go wrong by going all-in on games they are yet to understand. Instead of hoping that you can double your money within a week of playing, how about starting from scratch? To your luck, most online blackjack casinos offer demos to help you learn the game and test your skills before wagering real money. Understand the basics first, enabling you to navigate doubling down, splitting hands, and even surrendering your hand. You'll need these tips moving forward.

Check the Odds

Each table will be different, and the payouts will not be the same. Some tables will pay you using a ratio of 3:2, which amounts to $3 for every $2 that you wager. On the other hand, others have lower payouts, e.g., 6:5. If you're only playing to win for fun, the odds won't matter much. But if you want to increase your bankroll, don't play at tables with small payouts.

Strategize

There are many betting systems you can use to manage your bankroll. You'll need to compare these strategies with your bankroll and your preferred level of risk. Some require you to maintain a winning streak and increase your wagers after every win. Others require you to cash out after each big win and start small again until you hit another big one. Strategies are not a guarantee of winning- they only help you manage your money to avoid losing it all on the table.

Bet on Favorable Odds

As the game progresses, you will know how many high and low cards have been played and get a sense of the odds. Suppose there are many high cards in the deck. You can increase your wager as the odds will be working for you. Only bet aggressively when you know that the facts are on your side.

Don't Buy Insurance

Most dealers will try to coerce you with insurance, which is a side bet if the dealer has blackjack. Sure, you can win this side bet, but that would mean that you would have lost the original bet. But does it work in your favor? You get a bit of your money back, but the casino is the real winner here. Rather than betting against yourself, understand the rules and learn how to read the odds to know when to make an aggressive bet.

Count Cards

Casinos do not agree with this gameplay, but if your memory and deduction skills can handle it, why not? You start by assigning values to cards based on their numbers. Cards 2 to 6 get a +point each, 7 to 9 get 0, while 10, aces, and face cards are worth -1. So, you count the values of the cards played and can tell whether you are on a positive or negative trend. Then bet higher if the result is positive and hold back when the result is negative. Oh, don't get caught counting cards!

Ignore The Other Players

It's easy to get distracted by what other players are doing. For example, if a player increases their wager, you might think that all is lost, and they are sure to take the win. Ignore everything around you and focus on your cards and what's on the deck.

Avoid Continuous Shufflers

When playing on a table with a continuous shuffler, the cards change after each round, increasing the house edge. So, stick to tables with traditional shufflers which change cards when at least 50% have been played. Or better yet, stick to tables with manual shuffling where the odds will be in your favor.

Using a progressive betting system might not work in blackjack because the cards can always change on you. So, only increase your wagers when the odds are in your favor, not because you won or lost the previous round. Have fun!