Top tips for managing your bankroll in blackjack
Lesson description
Mr Blackjack shares common tricks and table rules casinos use to reduce your bankroll at the tables without you realizing it.
What this lesson covers
- Table rules that decrease your winnings
- Payout odds to avoid
- How casinos use house edge to recoup losses
Episodes
FAQs
Why should I avoid 6:5 payouts in blackjack?
Essentially, the casino is giving you smaller payouts for your gameplay. Over time, this can have a negative effect on your goals or plans to grow your bankroll.
Where can I find blackjack games with the best rules for players?
Season seven of Blackjack Academy covers popular blackjack variants, and whether or not you should play these games. Alternatively, our blackjack rules guide covers the best and worst rules players will find in variants of 21.
How can I find out whether the casino has decreased payouts for side bets?
In online blackjack games, this information will appear in the pay table or info box. You can ask the dealer what the payout structure is for specific side bets at the blackjack table.
Can a blackjack dealer cheat and steal some of my bankroll?
It’s highly unlikely. Dealers are watched by video surveillance which prevents them from openly cheating or stealing. Casinos also takes extra measures, like using automatic card shufflers, which make it difficult for dealers to cheat.
Will blackjack payouts change in the day like bet limits?
Some casinos in Vegas occasionally offer 2:1 payouts on blackjack during the afternoon lull to attract players to their tables.
How much should I be betting in blackjack?
Your minimum wagers should never be more than 5-10% of your stack for that night. Betting any more than that is unsustainable, especially if you want to play long blackjack sessions.
What can I do to increase my bankroll quickly?
There’s no magic trick to huge payouts in blackjack, but there are easy techniques you can use to play smarter. Mr Blackjack’s guide to winning at blackjack covers simple tips that will get you better results straight away.
Can I win real money for my bankroll by playing free blackjack games online?
No, casinos will not give you free credit for their real money blackjack games for playing free games. We recommend playing free blackjack games until you’re confident in your skills, and then transition to real money play.
