The Secret to Blackjack Betting

Blackjack is a remarkably simple game. It's so simple that the rules can be printed on a business card sized piece of paper. These cards can be purchased in the casino gift shop, and that should tell you something. What does it say? It says that the real game, the game that makes vast fortunes for the casinos is not about how you play your cards.

You're probably thinking that Blackjack is a card game, how can it not be about the cards? The answer has been hiding in front of you, in plain sight for as long as you have been a player. Once you understand the secret and begin putting it to work, your game will change forever. Dealers and Pit Bosses will recognize you as an advanced player and will treat you with a higher level of respect. But most importantly, you will win more and more often than you do now.

With that said, keep in mind that no one wins all of the time, not you and not the casinos. Remember that statistics apply to a series of events and not to individual events. What you are about learn here is no guarantee on winning but rather a reliable way of moving the statistical advantage in your direction. This technique is easy to understand and easy to implement but there is one powerful variable that is entirely within your control, patience.

I have seen hundreds of examples on a player on a losing streak say "I can't possibly lose the next hand". They substantially increase their bet out of sheer frustration and proceed to lose it all. The casino loves these players and rely upon this kind of behavior. Don't do it!

Alright, so are you ready for the secret? In order to win more and more often you must bet larger amounts on your winning hands and bet less money on your losing hands. This is doable and doesn't require a crystal ball. The strategy you are about to learn makes it automatic. It's called a Progressive Betting Strategy and has been in use for many years by the bets gamblers around. It will quickly reduce your risk exposure and pull down handsome profits if you can be consistent and patient. Here's how it works.

Pick a table with a minimum bet you are comfortable with. Let's say it's a $25.00 table. From now on we will refer to that amount as "One Unit". You place one unit out on the table and the dealer deals the cards. If you win, you let it ride. You now have "Two Units" betting on your next hand, but think about what it actually is. One unit is yours and one is house money. Now if you win the next hand you will pull back two units and keep two out to bet.

At this point in your mini session you have recouped your original unit and taken one in profit. The two units out on the next bet are house money and your risk has been reduced to zero.

If you win the next hand (hand three) you let the four units ride, pulling back four units if you win hand number four. The progression continues until you lose a hand. As you can see, even a short winning streak becomes wildly profitable to you.

What happens when you lose a hand? Simple, you always go back to a one unit bet no matter what. This requires patience but is absolutely critical to this strategy. Remember that you have limited funds but the casino does not. You must manage your money for the long run while maximizing profits in the short run.

Cards run in streaks and most people are four to five hands into one before they realize it. This strategy is automatic and will make you a better player, but it's still gambling. Be responsible and have fun but don't think for a moment that you are invincible, you're not. Set limits on losses and also a win limit. Learn to quit while you are ahead. There are no guaranteed wins in gambling but this strategy can make you a better player.

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