The Odds for the Game of Blackjack

Series Summary

Blackjack or 21 as some call it is one of the most popular casino games in the world. It is played by all the players and the dealer being dealt two cards and then they choose to accept more cards or stay with what they have. The object is to get as close to 21 as possible without going over and have a higher number than the dealer after you choose not to accept any more cards. A lot of the popularity of the game is because of the unique combination of luck and skill.

In this free video series you will learn tips and techniques that will give you an edge on the house the next time you are at the tables. It will explain in detail all the basics of the game and show you that anyone can win. You will learn about odds and how they change depending upon the number of players at the table and how to make the tough decisions when you are in control of the “bust” card as well as unique strategies from our expert... a former dealer!

Video Transcript

"Hi this is Daniel on behalf of Expert Village. In this series of clips we are going to be talking about basic 21 strategies, the game is more commonly known as blackjack. In this individual clip I want to talk about the odds that you are going to find while playing blackjack. The first thing you want to realize is that on any single two card hand your odds are only 42% in your favor that you would when money. It is only statistically over a large number of hands those odds begin to change. Now over a large number of hands the odds are only 49 ½% in your favor of winning money statistically over a large number of hands. So looking at it that way the house always has about half % advantage over the standard skilled pair. Now the house is greatly effected by the rules of the house but some strategies can swing the odds in the players favor. Such as card counting. They can swing the odds as much as a 1/2% to 1 ½ % over the house which gives the skilled player a great advantage and the ability to actually make money at a 21 table. "