There is no guaranteed way to win at blackjack with a dealer, but following some basic rules and playing smart can help improve your chances.
To begin with, it’s important to understand how blackjack works. The dealer starts by dealing three cards face down to each player, then turns over the fourth card. Players then can either hit or stand. If the player hits, they remove the original card from play and replace it with another from their hand.
If the player stands, they keep the original card and add another one from their hand to the count. The goal is to get as close to 21 as possible without going over.
It’s also important to be aware of what cards are worth more than others. Aces are worth 1, 2s are worth 3, 3s are worth 4, 4s are worth 5, 5s are worth 6 and 6s are worth 7.
So if you have an Ace in your hand and the dealer has a 2 in front of them, the Ace would be worth 2 points and the 2 would be counted as a loss. Similarly, if you have a 3 in your hand and the dealer has a 4 in front of them, the 3 would be counted as a loss.
Another thing to keep in mind is what cards other players are likely to hold. Knowing which cards other players might be inclined to hold will help you make better decisions about when to hit or stand.
For example, if most players seem likely to hold a 2 or 3, it might make sense to stand rather than hit if you have a 2 in your hand. Conversely, if most players seem likely to hold a 5 or 6, it might make sense to hit if you have a 5 in your hand.
Finally, always remember that blackjack is a game of chance and there is no guarantee that you will win every time you play. However, following these basic tips should give you a better chance of winning overall.
