If there’s anything that’s true about Blackjack, it is the fact that it is probably the most popular casino banking game in the world.
For most people who play this game regularly, they’d know that while the objective is to get 21 points while playing against the dealer or a higher score than the dealer but less than 21 points.
However, there are little-known facts about the game or how it is played that most players know nothing about, which could help them win more often.
With that said, here are 5 things that you never knew about Blackjack:
#1: Blackjack is one of those few games when the house advantage can be in the favor of the players. Even if this is true, the chances of you making it big or getting rich, thanks to a game, is difficult. But that shouldn’t stop you from trying.
#2: Speaking of the house advantage, one can bring it down under 0.5 percent but this is only possible if spend time learning the basics of the game. Better still, doubling down is almost always effective in cutting the ‘house advantage’ too.
#3: As for Blackjack strategies, it’s important that one spends time learning basic card counting strategies because this is key to winning at a game of Blackjack.
#4: Some casinos will allow you to surrender your hand if you don’t think it’s a good idea to play.
#5: With certain rule variations in place, and which differ from casino to casino, it is a good idea to find what the rules are at a casino you are visiting, so as to plan your play accordingly.