{"id":75,"date":"2017-11-22T06:22:05","date_gmt":"2017-11-22T06:22:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadiancasinoonline.org\/guides\/?p=75"},"modified":"2017-11-22T06:22:05","modified_gmt":"2017-11-22T06:22:05","slug":"things-to-watch-at-the-blackjack-table","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadiancasinoonline.org\/guides\/things-to-watch-at-the-blackjack-table\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Watch at the Blackjack Table"},"content":{"rendered":"

You will probably never make it as a card counter when it comes to blackjack, but this game still provides good odds, relatively speaking,\u00a0 if you understand a couple of simple rules. While the details on some points of strategy will differ slightly when you are playing a game at a land-based casino as compared to enjoying one online, some of the tips remain the same at all times.<\/p>\n

Rule Number One: Take Advantage of Perks in Moderation<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Whether the perks are ones you are enjoying because you are spending time at a land-based casino, or those that allow you to do what you like because you are playing from home, or on the go, be sure and only indulge to a certain point.<\/p>\n

Free bets, complimentary meals, match play coupons and such are the order of the day at land-based venues, whereas internet-based sites will provide you with great free bets and the chance to do what you like in terms of food and drink.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t overdo the alcohol though. While it is very tempting to kick back and get sozzled, this will drastically influence the quality of the decisions you are making. Playing blackjack should be fun, don\u2019t ruin it by imbibing so much that you are unable play at your best!<\/p>\n

Put Basic Blackjack Strategy to Work<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It is important that you have the right way to Hit, Split, Stand, and Double Down memorised. This will have you cutting the house edge down from one or two percent to just 0.5%.<\/p>\n

The following primer is a good one:<\/p>\n