Ultimate Blackjack Players Guide - Digital Version
Ultimate Blackjack Players Guide
Upgrade your Blackjack game with this guide by David, Alex, Brian and Dennis.
This Digital Version includes the guide and 3 Supplements. Also included is a LINK to a Walkthrough Video created by Alex, David, and Dennis. This guide represents a cumulative 85 years of casino experience.
Ultimate Blackjack Players Guide - 47 Pages
Blackjack Strategy Supplement - 12 Pages
Tournament Strategy Supplement - 17 Pages
BRIDGE Checklist - 7 Pages
Blackjack Strategy Guide Table of Contents
A Short History of Blackjack 7
Early European Development (1600s-1700s) 7
French Origins 7
American Introduction (1800s) 8
Early American Gambling 8
Nevada Legalized Gambling 1931 8
Birth of "Blackjack" 8
Mathematical Evolution (1950s-1960s) 8
Basic Strategy Development 8
Casino Countermeasures 8
Modern Era (1970s-2000s) 8
Game Variations 8
Technology Impact 9
Contemporary Developments (2000s-Present) 9
Online Evolution 9
Rule Modifications 9
Player’s Guide to Blackjack 10
Your first BJ table walkthrough 10
The dealer will then determine the outcomes by taking losers and paying winners 20
Table Setup and Deck Information 23
Basic Objective 23
Card Values 23
Getting Started 23
1. Placing Bets 23
2. The Deal 24
3. Blackjack 24
Gameplay Sequence 25
1. Player Decisions 25
2. Dealer's Turn 25
3. Determining Winners 26
Blackjack Etiquette 26
1. Before You Sit Down 26
2. Buying In 26
3. During Play 27
4. General Etiquette 27
Casino Card Shuffling for Blackjack 29
Manual Shuffling Techniques 29
Riffle 29
Strip 30
Box Shuffle 30
A Wash 30
Standard Casino Shuffle Procedure 31
Automatic Shuffling Machines 32
Continuous Shuffling Machine (CSM) 32
Batch/Elevator Shufflers 32
Casino Blackjack Tools and Equipment 33
Gaming Table 33
Table Layout 33
Dealing Shoe 33
Discard Rack (Tray) 33
Cut Cards 34
Card Peeker/Blackjack Peek Device 34
Chip Rack (Cheque Rack) 34
Chip Tray Cover 34
Drop Box 34
Lammers 35
Table Limit Sign 35
Toke Box 35
Cameras ("Eye in the Sky") 35
Spacers 35
Table Brush 35
Types of Blackjack and House Edge
Also See “House Edge Factors” below for game variations. 36
Single Deck Blackjack 37
Double Deck Blackjack 37
Six Deck Blackjack 37
Eight Deck Blackjack 38
European Blackjack 38
Las Vegas 6 Deck Stand on Soft 17 39
Vegas Double Deck Hit Soft 17 39
Spanish 21 39
Continuous Shuffle Blackjack 40
Free Bet Blackjack 40
Super Fun 21 40
House Edge Factors 41
10 Reasons to NOT Count Cards 41
1. Countermeasures by Casinos 41
2. Variance and Small Edges 41
3. Skill and Discipline Required 42
4. Bet Size Limitations 42
5. Risk of Getting Banned 42
6. Distraction and Environmental Challenges 42
7. Opportunity Costs 42
8. Misconceptions About Card Counting 43
9. Changes in Casino Rules 43
10. Ethical and Legal Risks 43
Optimal BJ Table Selection Guide 43
Top Priority Features (Most Impact on House Edge) 43
Secondary Priority Features (Moderate Impact) 45
Tertiary Features (Game Play Quality) 45
Environmental Factors 46
Impact on House Edge 46
Comprehensive Blackjack Glossary
