Are betting strategies legit
Lesson description
Mr Blackjack breaks down the math and bankroll essentials behind betting strategies so you can make smarter choices in your games.
Some of the discussions around progressive betting strategies can be overhyped to the point it comes across as sensational. With some players promising you can beat the casino with their basic betting strategy and walk away with huge jackpots, it's easy to see why so many other players are skeptical around these progressive systems. The truth is, you need to look at the math and your bankroll to see whether these strategies will realistically work for you. I will break down the math behind these strategies and assess what bankroll you need so you don't have to. There are many legitimate betting strategies in the market today. Every strategy is rooted in probabilities to maximize the profits and cap the losses. You will find that some of them only work if the blackjack table has a small minimum and a large maximum. These betting strategies ensure that when the shoe is hot, you make more money because you are increasing your bets rather than betting the same amount on every hand. This is called flat betting. Professionals will never flat bet and will always vary their betting sizes. Let's say the table you are playing at has a minimum bet limit of $10 and a maximum of $100, and you are using Martingale and you are on bet five. Your system will not work as that bet value must be $160. You need a table with no maximum or a $1,000 maximum. If you look for a minimum of $25 tables, you will see the maximum is usually much higher and will allow you to wager a much higher amount. The reason you need this is that the most popular system, the Martingale system, requires consecutively increased wagering to cover your losses. We will explain this in the next video.
What this lesson covers
- Whether betting strategies work
- How bet limits influence betting systems
- How your bankroll size affects betting strategies
Meet Mr Blackjack
With a career spanning two decades, Mathieu Blake knows his way around a blackjack table. He's taught and entertained over 100,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel . In this series he'll take you through basic strategy, card counting, and bankroll management. Take a seat with Mr Blackjack and become a winning player.
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FAQs
- Do any blackjack betting strategies work?
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All betting strategies theoretically work if the math they are based on is accurate and you meet the minimum bankroll and betting requirements for the system. However, most players do not research these beforehand and eventually lose more money on these betting strategies.
- Are there charts for betting strategies in blackjack?
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Our basic strategy chart will tell you the optimal move for any hand in blackjack. You can combine this with other skills like card counting and bet spreading to increase your chances of winning more bets in blackjack.
- Can I try blackjack betting strategies at home?
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You can use free blackjack games to try betting strategies. We recommend players practice betting strategies on free games before playing them in real money blackjack.
- What is the safest betting strategy?
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The safest strategy for all players is to follow the 5-10% betting rule and adjust your bets according to the true count in your blackjack game.
- Can I apply betting strategies to online blackjack games?
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The gameplay and rules to online blackjack are the same as tables in brick-and-mortar venues, meaning you can also apply betting strategies to these games.
- Can I apply betting strategies to the true count in blackjack?
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Yes, but we only recommend advantage players adopt this strategy. You need to have perfect card counting skills to apply strategies to the true count, otherwise, you might lose more money on mistakes.
- **What if my bankroll doesn’t stretch far enough for a betting strategy? Can I supplement it with a casino bonus?**
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Never use casino bonuses to stretch your bankroll for betting strategies. Casino bonuses come with terms and conditions you must meet before withdrawing winnings. When combined with progressive systems like Martingale, you could find yourself betting thousands of dollars you don’t have, with no reward guaranteed.