Blackjack School: How to Play a 10 and an 11?
When to Split 10s in Blackjack?
When it comes to splitting 10s in the game of blackjack, the bottom line should be:
How to play a 12 vs. a Dealer's 2 Upcard?
One of the most common mistakes made by blackjack players occurs when they are dealt an initial hand of 12 dealer’s upcard is a 2. The reasons most players blunder on this hand is because they are afraid to draw any 10 and bust. In this article, I’ll show you how to play blackjack with your 12 perfectly every time.
How to Play a Pair of 6s
When you are dealt a pair of 6s in the game of blackjack you have two viable playing options:
When to Split in Blackjack
If there is one playing decision that seems to confound most blackjack players, it’s knowing when to split a pair (and when not to). Don’t believe me? Assume you are playing a six-deck game with the dealer standing on soft 17 (S17) and doubling down after pair splitting is allowed (DAS).
A Unique Blackjack School
I was living in New Jersey in the late 1970s, when casino gambling became legalized in Atlantic City. The casinos that began opening there were clamoring for casino dealers. Soon, casino gambling schools began opening that taught students the skills necessary to become a casino dealer. (You had to be certified by a state-licensed dealer’s school in order to be a casino dealer.) The public was inundated with news, TV, and radio reports and advertisement about becoming a casino dealer.
How to Play a Pair of 9s in Blackjack
When you are dealt a pair of 9s in blackjack you have two viable playing options: