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If double after split (DAS) is available, you should split pairs more often to take advantage of this rule. Here are updated rules for pair splitting when double after split is available. 7 blackjack basic strategy rules for pair splitting (DAS allowed): Always SPLIT A’s and 8’s NEVER split 5’s or T’s SPLIT 2’s and 3’s vs. dealer 2 thru 7 SPLIT 4’s vs. dealer 5 or 6 SPLIT 6’s vs dealer 6 or less SPLIT 7’s vs dealer 7 or less SPLIT 9’s vs dealer 9 or less, except STAND vs dealer 7 Here is the relevant update to the pair splitting section of the basic strategy card for when double after split (DAS) is available....

To properly calculate your expected blackjack loss per hour, you need 2 items: House Advantage (Expected Value) of the game you are playing Hands played per Hour With that in mind, here is a chart that gives you an estimate of the number of blackjack hands you will play per hour based on the number of players at the blackjack table. Players Hand per Hour 1 210 2 140 3...

Now that you have learned basic strategy, what are your likely losses over the long-term from playing blackjack? All casino games have a built-in house advantage (or expected value). This house advantage pays for the enormous hotels and casinos in Las Vegas and the free entertainment and comps that are available. With games like blackjack, craps, roulette, and video poker it is relatively easy to calculate the house advantage when playing with optimum strategy....

Learning how to play blackjack using a basic strategy card is relatively easy given the willingness to do so. Basic strategy is the optimal set of rules to follow for playing blackjack. Using simple basic strategy you will cut the house advantage for blackjack to about 0.50%. A simple blackjack strategy card is often used for memorization and as a reference at the tables when allowed by the casino. You should use a blackjack strategy card to make decisions on playing each hand in the following order: Insurance Pair Splitting Double Down (look for soft hands first) Standing (look for soft hands first) 2 rules for insurance: NEVER take Insurance NEVER take Even Money when you have a blackjack, it is the same as insurance 6 rules for pair splitting: Always SPLIT A’s and 8’s NEVER split 4’s, 5’s, or T’s SPLIT 2’s and 3’s vs....

Casino comps (or complimentary) are given out by casinos to encourage players to gamble. The amount of comps that a player is given usually depends on what game they are playing, how much they are betting, and how long they have played. Most casinos have hosts who are responsible for giving out free items and contacting players to bring them back to the casino. Pit bosses can also award comps at table games such as blackjack....