Blackjack Strategy

As a casino games writer with experience across blackjack, roulette, baccarat, and other table games, I’ve explored strategy, psychology, and decision-making under pressure.

In this article, I write about what I call, “Blackjack Decision Overload” (BDO) and present my blackjack strategy tips so players can think about ways to adjust their gameplay so the stressful effects of BDO are reduced. 

Gamblers playing casino games at an advantage love to camp out at the tables. They slowly make their money, hand by hand, as they deploy winning strategies that have them operating with an edge at games like blackjack, three card poker and even slot machines.

Unfortunately for them, casino bosses do not share their enthusiasm. 

There are times blackjack can seem routine. You hit, you stand, you win, you lose and the game goes on, whether it's online blackjack or in a live casino.

Blackjack players can be a thoughtful lot, always pondering the deeper mysteries of the game they love. That's no surprise in a game that requires knowledge and strategy. 

The competition (and bragging rights) for the World's Greatest Blackjack Player (aka Grosjean Cup) was significantly different than previous years at this year's Blackjack Ball.

Another year, another Blackjack Ball. But wait … this year's 27th Ball was slightly different from previous years. Co-hosts Max Rubin and Richard Munchkin implemented some exciting changes and additions that included: