Gambling is an activity filled with colorful characters. Blackjack is no exception. One group of individuals that you rarely hear anything about are the Four Horsemen of Blackjack. These men are vital to the history of the game as we know it, but their contributions to successful play are important. In the 1950s at the […]
Gambling luck and using lucky charms is nothing new for many players all over the world be it ones who play Counting Edge or slot or anything in between. Who can resist the thought of a little help from the gambling gods? It surely couldn’t hurt to keep a rabbit’s foot or a lucky pair […]
There are some people who have trouble with Christian beliefs toward betting. What does the Bible say about gambling? The answer to this question could change your thoughts on the subject. One thing is known for certain. There are plenty of people who attend church that like to gamble. Mary Magdalene – Was She a […]
Blackjack is one of the few casino games where the math actually matters. If you understand the odds, you make better decisions, choose better tables, and avoid the traps that quietly raise the house edge. One of the most useful numbers to know is the probability of getting a blackjack (a natural 21 made with […]
If you are playing a lot of blackjack online you may benefit from a blackjack cheat sheet. This is the terms sometimes given to a basic blackjack strategy chart. Here are five reasons to use a blackjack cheat sheet that you may not have considered. Remember, these cheat sheets are available from many sources. You […]
At Counting Edge we sometimes receive questions from players. Many readers want to know, what is a professional blackjack player? The answer to this question can be important for a number of reasons. It can even have implications for how you pay taxes on blackjack profits if you live in the United States. Let’s break […]
Blackjack is known as a single player game. It requires the player to compete against the house, or casino. While this is the case, there are blackjack multiplayer games. These include blackjack tournaments and live dealer contests. Here are a few things you need to know about blackjack online multiplayer games. Blackjack Multiplayer Play With […]
Editor note: “Chasing” near session end is a known cognitive bias—no deadline justifies abandoning basic strategy or your bankroll plan. Have you ever been playing online blackjack for a few hours at an online casino and know you will have to quit soon? If you are behind when this happens you may be at risk […]
Blackjack is a table game that has been popular in casinos for many years. Today, it has even inspired the creation of blackjack slots. These are slot machines which use blackjack as a theme. Some of them are played like regular reel slots. Others are played like a virtual version of blackjack that you would […]
Editor note: You can cut the house edge sharply with basic strategy alone; counting is optional extra edge, not a prerequisite to play well. Everyone wasn’t born to be a master card counter. Some blackjack players just want to apply their knowledge and win at blackjack without counting cards. We believe that counting gives you […]
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