Las Vegas Blackjack

Las Vegas is commonly known as the sin city and is the home of a number of exclusive casinos which offer all the entertainment and night life that you can ever dream of!  Las Vegas is also known as the entertainment capital of the world, and whenever we read about casinos located in other parts of the world, you will find that most of the casino operators refer to them as ‘Vegas Style’ casinos, or a ‘Vegas experience’ etc. Las Vegas sets the standards for everything that is gambling and entertainment. Las Vegas was established in 1905 and later on in 1911 became a city in the state of Nevada.

Blackjack is one of the most popular casino games played in Las Vegas as well as in online casinos where players like doing some online blackjack gambling. It is a game that is played with utmost strategy and planning.

The following points could help you win a game of blackjack at Las Vegas.

1. You should decide to hit if the total of your cards equals 9 or lower
2. In the event of having 10 or 11, you should decide to double down your wager, that is on the condition that your total is more than the dealer’s face up card, if not just hit. For example, if you have 10 and the dealer has an 8, you should double down, on the contrary if you have 10 and the dealer reveals a 10 too, you should decide to hit
3. If you have 12 through 16, you should hit if the dealers face up card is 7 or higher and stand if the dealer reveals anything lower than a 7
4. If you have a 17 or higher it is best to stand
5. Always split a pair of aces or 8’s and play two separate hands
6. Avoid splitting 4s, 5s or 10s
7. Always split other pairs when dealer’s face up card is less than 6
8. Avoid taking insurance, it’s usually a losing deal

It is imperative to always stay consistent and be watchful of other Las Vegas VIP players and the way they play, avoid playing at a table with reckless players. As a rule of thumb, when you are on a winning spree try to keep wagering higher and higher, and when the trend changes keep a low profile and be patient. Always keep in mind to have nerves of steel and play at a single deck table as it always has good chances of winning.

Some of the famous casinos in Las Vegas are Caesars Palace, Flamingo Las Vegas, Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, Monte Carlo New York, New York Hotel & Casino, Paris Las Vegas and The Venetian where blackjack is played extensively and many players are making quick big bucks.

I am reminded of the MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) students in the Movie 21 who used a card counting strategy and took millions from Vegas. A shy but brilliant student who could not afford to pay school tuition fees had found his answer in blackjack. He was one among the gifted students who went to Vegas each week with phony identities and the know-how to beat the casinos at it and he and his friends won millions at blackjack. So, this proves with a good card counting strategy and calculative moves, you too can emerge a winner.

We recommend you play a number of free games to hone your blackjack skills and then try playing a Vegas style of blackjack and see how you fair using these special tips.