{"id":3003,"date":"2021-07-23T01:58:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-23T00:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2.highbet.com\/blackjack-basics-highbet-blog\/"},"modified":"2025-04-30T12:01:07","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T11:01:07","slug":"blackjack-basics-how-to-play-the-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.highbet.co.uk\/blog\/blackjack-basics-how-to-play-the-game\/","title":{"rendered":"Blackjack Basics \u2013 HighBet Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Blackjack is the one game that\u2019s partly about odds, partly about skill, but it gives players the chance to go for a win or to back down. But the truth is, just like in any game you play one-on-one, you need to focus on a strategy and a gameplan, and stick to a few simple rules that will make it easier to take your game to the next level!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highbet.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HighBet<\/a> tips should help you take your game to another level!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Keep it Basic, Don\u2019t go Balistic<\/h2>\n<p>Memorizing when and how to hit will do you a world of good in your casino exploits. Knowing when to hit, when to stand, split, or straight up double down is a must! That will help you cut down the house edge by more than half!<\/p>\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">If your hand is in the 11-16 range and the dealer is at 2-6, you stand<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">If you\u2019re in 11-16, and the dealer has a 7-to-A, you hit<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">Aces and 8s? Split them. Always<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">Double an 11 when the dealer is around the 2-10<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">Hit or double your Ace-six. Always.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Don\u2019t Look for Insurance<\/h2>\n<p>If you can\u2019t count cards, doing something like this is straight-up stupid. You need another new bet and new money because you never know whether the dealer will have a blackjack or not. In all cases, the house will hold almost triple the house edge it usually does when you go for insurance.<\/p>\n<h2>Always Check the Dealer\u2019s Up Card<\/h2>\n<p>Before you do anything, you should check the dealer\u2019s card. Is it a good one? A bad one? That should give you a lot of information on what to do! It should dictate your actions and give you a frame in which you can work in!<\/p>\n<h2>Avoid the First Seat<\/h2>\n<p>Sitting closest to the dealer just exposes you to rushing and anxiety. Take a sit that is as furthest as possible from the first player in line. That way you\u2019ll have more time to not just analyze the chances of others, but also check the dealer\u2019s card and contemplate your move.<\/p>\n<h2>Get in Slowly<\/h2>\n<p>Firing on all four when you\u2019ve just sat down at a table is a recipe for disaster. The point is, you need to gauge the situation and decide whether the dealer is on a hot or cold streak. The casino has the upper hand on you, which means they\u2019ll always go the line, but that doesn\u2019t mean you should match and go for it every time. Analyze, adapt, hit\/stand\/double. That\u2019s how it goes.<\/p>\n<h2>Don\u2019t get Swayed by chit-chat<\/h2>\n<p>Don\u2019t pay any attention to other players on the table. You\u2019re not playing against them, nor with them. It\u2019s you against the dealer, and that\u2019s it.<\/p>\n<p>Usually on tables, players have a lot to say and like to boast about their knowledge and experience, which is all fine and admirable, but it won\u2019t help you in any way.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever they say, just smile politely and stick to your strategy.<\/p>\n<h2>Just don\u2019t Tilt Out or Burn through your Cash<\/h2>\n<p>Set a cap on how much you\u2019re willing to lose, don\u2019t just put cash until the dealer or the house or the deck \u201cgives\u201d it to you. Research shows that about 75% of player in a casino are in a winning position at some point, but only 4% of them get out of the casino as winners or with a profit. The reason for this? They get carried away. Set a goal on how much you\u2019re willing to put and lose, but also on how much you\u2019d want to win!<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The reason blackjack is one of the most popular games in casinos is not just about the ability or luck playing a hand &#8211; it\u2019s about the quickness of it. It\u2019s like a standoff between two cowboys. Quick pull of a trigger, and it\u2019s nobody\u2019s life, but someone\u2019s winning!<\/p>\n<p>Thinking of giving these blackjack tips a try? How about at our very own HighBet blackjack tables? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highbet.co.uk\/?NeoDL=Login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register and play now<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Blackjack is the one game that\u2019s partly about odds, partly about skill, but it gives players the chance to go for a win or to back down. 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