Thanks for sharing your strategy. It's been working for me, although I get rude comments from other players at the table. However, I don't listen to them, especially since I always have stacks of cheques, and they have 1or 4 cheques total :-)
It’s so true all the comments, I really admire Michael and what he’s trying to do with his work, getting people to at least lose less and understand the games and the odds they’re facing, he just can’t present! ......or maybe really it’s just Angela. He needs an old momma student!
As much as I have to agree that side bets are sucker bets, it's the side bet that won me a blackjack tournament in the final round. The side bet paid something crazy like 30 to 1 on drawing doubles. On the last hand of the round, I drew a pair of 8s against the dealer's blackjack. I lost the hand but won on the side bet. As I was certain to be eliminated based on my chip count vs the rest of the table, I bet only two chips for the regular hand and put the remaining 20 or so chips I had on the side bet. Best damn lucky decision I ever made lol.
Thank you for the video, very helpful. Especially i liked a "critisizing dude" part of it, now i know what to reply to some1 who is being rude at the table.
I played in jersey city many years ago and this one player next to me bitched like a mad bitch claiming I took his card of course I won the hand and he went bust but if I ever go and play again I'll just play me versus the dealer and you don't have no asswipe next to you to disrupt your playing enjoyment which was just totally RUDE of that crazyass DUDE !!
I just played blackjack for the second time today and that scenario @ 12:30 happened to me. The pit boss scolded me, one of the card dealers scolded me and other players scolded me. I left feeling bitter and turned off by the game. Funny thing is 3 different people came to my table and they all busted before me while trying to give me advice on how to play and they all blamed their ill fortune on me. Apparently what none of these videos teach you is that there is a way to play when it's just you and the dealer and a different way to play with a group according to the pit boss but as I politely told him as well as another dealer told him that I was winning. Anyways another player that lost told me that when you're playing with a group that we all have to band together to force the dealer to pull the bust cards but I thought that was strange since that was what I was trying to do. Apparently I thought the game was just between me and the dealer but it seems I have to hit my cards while considering the other players cards. 2 different players told me they didn't like playing with me The first time I played I wasn't the focus of the other players and played no different than that first night but a friend of mine that was playing for the first time was going through what I went through tonight. He was scolded that night like I was tonight. Before playing this game consider that the table will be controlled by people who believe in rabbits feet and goat entrails.
I been dealing back jack for over 10 years. Always play your hand. Don't worry about what the other players tell you. It's your money. It's up to you to play to the best of your ability. So kindly tell them to play their hand and you play yours. If they do t like it, they are free to go to another table.
All of these rules are only mostly true, as many have small exceptions. Namely 12 against 2 Pair of 9's against 9 Low soft hands against 5's or 6's Still great advice for a beginner.
The basic strat charts are true and if you follow them faithfully you will do the best. You should realize that this is the age of computers and there is no arguments anymore about what is the best thing to do on a BJ hand. That includes splitting 9s against a 9, for instance. But just logically, having a 9 against a 9 is better than having a 18 against a 9
I always hit my twelve against a dealer 2 or 3. There are only 16 cards that will bust you and 36 that won't. Thats 2.25 to 1 in your favor. That said, I hate 12.
If you can count cards, you can doing awkward splits and take insurance. But that puts you on the spotlight very quick. Especially if you are doing table max bets lol. I'd know. 😂 Splitting faces against dealers 8s lol. You just never so SIDE bets.
Mohegan Sun has those good rules he cited. With basic strategy and counting I can go down 200$ on a 15$ minimum table, but I can also go up as much as 400$ on the same night. Without counting, I lose more, coz I can't deviate and I feel like a blind kitten. Comps have gotten worse but still they add up to my bankroll. Basic strategy is a great thing; it might seem that u are losing sometimes with it, but those doubles and splits get u back on the track pretty well. I have seen many people fall down at tables where I managed to stay afloat for hours till my brain started to boil of all the counting. Playing without counting is more enjoyable, but there is a price! Is it worth the months of investing into practice? Yes, if u r a frequent player. No, if u r one of those who play side bets.
Ilham H, When and where do they have $15 blackjack I don't think that I have ever seen a table there for less than $25 is this new or is it weekends vs weekdays ?
Coz u were there on holidays and weekends. There are only 2, 15$ ones on those days and there are crowds around them. U have to go on reg. days, mornings and stuff, The least busy times.
So,how does the strategies or odds change if it is a full table, or one or two players at the table? Do the odds change when a shoe of 8 decks vs a auto shuffle of 6 decks?
During this "Voluntary" isolation period, I have observed that some people are not dealing with it very well. So as a self-designed indicator of my own condition, I still consider myself to be relatively stable. I am taking stock of my actions. As long as I can talk to myself and not break into an argument, I am doing fine?
Yes you are and don’t be persuaded by zombies Who say that if you answer yourself you’re crazy. My mom taught me that it’s impolite not to answer when someone is talking to me. (In psychotherapy this is known as internal dialogue, and it’s healthy).
I suspect Michael knows you should take insurance if you know how to count cards, but he didn' t wanna over complicate the situation for the average viewer just learning. In that case, only take insurance at a true +3 or higher
fuck learning how to play we all can look at a card and get a little weird here and there when were feelin it. how do you size your bets to win money bug and fast
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Michael Shackleford In your Q&A (Great website!!), you declined Cacarulo challenge for the "betting strategy challenge" (no card counting). So you believe a $1-$1000 could be beatable? My question; did you ask him and would he except the same challenge but with $1-$500 bet spread? Does he think that's beatable? Let us know, thx.
Michael, I've played your BJ game on your site and had a 17 with 3 cards an (8, 5 & 4 card) against a dealers (10 value up card) and the advice was to hit. Can you clarify when to hit on a 17+ hands?
If there was a double deck game and a six deck game w/ equal rules but the six deck game had a very high penetration and the double deck game had a very small penetration which would be better for a relatively confident hi lo counter
allaboutdisneyworld depends on how low the penetration is on dd, and how high the penetration on 6d is but for a counter, the 6d might be more favorable
assuming same rules, 6d is probably better. I am a BS player but did try counting at home. So this isn't my forte, take this question to www.wizardofvegas.com to get a better answer.
It's much easier for card counters in a single-deck. Even if you don't count cards, you can easily get a good idea of what kind of cards (high/low) are left in a single-deck or even a double-deck. When you start playing a 4, 5, 6-deck shoe, it becomes much harder to determine what's actually left if you're a casual player. That's where perfect basic strategy and card counting becomes a must in order to gain an edge on the house.
Which basic strategy chart did you show in this video? I cannot find it on your website. I have also seen some charts that say the rules include doubling on a split but it doesn't show when to double on a split. How do I know when to double on a split if the chart doesn't show it?
When you "Split" you are then playing 2 individual (separate) hands. Play each of them according to the best Basic Strategy for the Game (Table) you are playing at.
Michael ,im a bit fuzzy on this. Is it eventually possible to win in blackjack and make money with it or is this actually also the rule of "in long term house always wins" ?
Hello Mr Shackleford, I want to thank you for your great tips on Blackjack strategy. My question is, what is the industry standard for tipping a dealer after a large win. Recently I won 3rd place at a BJ tournament $500. I tipped the dealer $75. While I am not cheap, I also don't want to go overboard!
Thanks! That was a good size tip you gave the dealer. The "industry standard" for tipping a dealer is between 10-15% depending on the customer service received.
Hey mike I have a question I just finished reading Knock-out blackjack by Olaf Vancura and I'm trying to learn the playing deviations the book does include them but the chart is not so intuitive can you provide a list of these plays under the KO count and please make them clear
You can check my website about this topic : wizardofodds.com/games/blackjack/card-counting/introduction/ and wizardofodds.com/games/blackjack/card-counting/high-low/
Many mistakes with the provided info:. Correct Basic Strategy is as follows: 12 is a hit vs 2 or 3, 9 vs 2 is a hit not a double, soft 12-15 is a double against a 5 or 6, 44 is a split vs 5 or 6, 77 is also a split vs 7, 99 is also a split vs 8 or 9, surrender is almost never allowed
Yes it does change. Basically you don't hit a 16 against a 10 if the count is 0 or greater. Or 15 against 10 if the count is a little greater. Also, a small negative count will let hitting a 12 against a 5 or 6. Many, many more examples. Rarely I dbl an A9 or split 1010 when the count is right. Usually when I do it the count is very high, and there is a lot of money on the hand. Either a big loss or a big win.
if ur worried about 'on average' u betr have a lot of $... most ppl dont so of course a player will feel like another took the winning card... most r looking to get hot & get out... not what happens over the long run cuz that's way too expensive & risky
@@37rainman I think you misread this. Hit a hard 12 vs. a dealer's 2 or 3 and stay on any other hard hand in that scenario. Makes mathematical sense (in standard six-deck BJ).
Never bust, never get insurance, never double, never double to run after losses........all this is the advantages of the casinos. Stay close to 50/50 chances. The dealer must hit 17 its your 5% change to win some money.
Hello Mr Shackleford, is it true that if the minimum bet on the BJ table is at last $25 or more, the table will attract more skillful players, and using this logic it is better to play higher steaks?
Even money on a BJ is exactly the same thing as taking insurance on a BJ. If you take full insurance on a BJ, no matter what happens after that you get even money. I did not see anything confusing about what he said.
No, never. It says in the video always play on a table where it says 'dealer must stand on all 17s'. Also ALWAYS ONLY play on a table where Blackjack pays 3 to 2 and NEVER on a table where Blackjack pays 6 to 5. If it doesn't say on a table what Blackjack pays, then always ask the dealer.
Also I wanted to know in a 8 deck game with good rules..whats the best time too rise my bets.. I mean at what positive value of the true count should I rise my bets at +3 +2 just to have an idea.. thank you
I like some of your strategies over the basic strategy. I can see a fine like on what a basic strategy says to do and what a strategy a person may do instead of the basic strategy. Like for example splitting 2,2 and 3,3 against a 7 up card I consider that being a little border line. I know basic strategy 100 percent but after really thinking about it there is situations where I'm like damn should I really do what basic strategy tells me to do. I think playing like a robot and playing by a specific rules are great, but should you really think about it a little and think to yourself before you make a decision in some situations like for examples hard doubles. 9, 10, and 11. Well actually I completely agree with the basic strategy rules for a 9, but a 10 or 11 there is situations where in not sure whether I should double down when the dealer has an up card of 8 or 9 against my hard 10 say I'm not lucky and don't get a face card I might lose or at best just tie. There is lots of border lines where I'm not sure I like to play it with basic strategy.
The answer is no. BJ is a mechanical game. If you begin to actually think about what to do, rather than basic strat, (if you aren't counting cards), you shouldn't be playing. The same goes for counting cards -- you have your dealer upcard, your cards, and your count. That is ALL you need to make your decision, and there is only one decision and it will be the same every time that situation exists. Gut feelings do not count, extreme discipline does count. The very simplest of computer programs can play BJ precisely correctly.
Lee Allen She was playing correct basic strategy, but not the simplified version that is described in this video. That particular situation is one of the areas that are fudged in order to make the simple strategy a lot easier to remember (at the cost of worse odds). Definitely check out the basic strategy calculator on his website, because it also changes depending on the rules of the version you're playing.
Michael would do so much better if he took some presenting classes. His content and knowledge is worth so many more subscribers. And the words you need at the beginning, "This is my beautiful assistant, Angela" or "This is my beautiful student, Angela".
I have to say after playing blackjack last night at Pearl River that happened to me. Not did a player accuse me of causing them to bust,they criticized my basis strategy play. They tried to insult my integrity because I WAS WINNING. I new they were just messing with me because THEY WERE PLAYING THOSE CRAZY 🤣 SIDE BETS.
Thanks Michael for creating 10000 gambling addicts through your affiliate portal. Just think of all the homelessness, despair and misery you caused in making yourself rich. Well done!
learned this in about 30 minutes on my drive to Wendover and did great in the casino. would recommend
Thanks for sharing your strategy. It's been working for me, although I get rude comments from other players at the table. However, I don't listen to them, especially since I always have stacks of cheques, and they have 1or 4 cheques total :-)
It’s so true all the comments, I really admire Michael and what he’s trying to do with his work, getting people to at least lose less and understand the games and the odds they’re facing, he just can’t present!
......or maybe really it’s just Angela. He needs
an old momma student!
Nicolas Cage little brother went big card counting in vegas it seems. great videos thanks and good work!
@0:22 "I'm gunoo" try to esplayn LoL I love this show
As much as I have to agree that side bets are sucker bets, it's the side bet that won me a blackjack tournament in the final round. The side bet paid something crazy like 30 to 1 on drawing doubles. On the last hand of the round, I drew a pair of 8s against the dealer's blackjack. I lost the hand but won on the side bet. As I was certain to be eliminated based on my chip count vs the rest of the table, I bet only two chips for the regular hand and put the remaining 20 or so chips I had on the side bet. Best damn lucky decision I ever made lol.
Thank you for the video, very helpful. Especially i liked a "critisizing dude" part of it, now i know what to reply to some1 who is being rude at the table.
I played in jersey city many years ago and this one player next to me bitched like a mad bitch claiming I took his card of course I won the hand and he went bust but if I ever go and play again I'll just play me versus the dealer and you don't have no asswipe next to you to disrupt your playing enjoyment which was just totally RUDE of that crazyass DUDE !!
Thanks Michaels!I'm a new player of black jack and your video made it very easy for me to learn the game
Michael is singular, Junior.
As before, here for Angela.
DancinFool she is fucking hot!!!
Michael is the man. Love your website for all casino games
Thank you for sharing your expertise and experience with us.
good strategy, i tried with my friend on 6 decks and all went well
thanks Michael, I will try that.
Mike has rather mad focused eyes, however Angela seems quite keen.
@16:00 true dat... Don't ever be intimidated by other players. This game is a gamble and your play is yours alone.
he can hardly speak when he looks at angela lol!
Do you blame him ? If Angela was sitting next to me at the table, I would be speaking baby-talk and need a drool bib !
I wouldn't be able to speak either 😂
Id stop playing if she was next to me 😂
I was watching this vid at 1.25x speed and still looked like the guy was talking slow xD. Anyway thanks for the vid
12:30 happens in every table I've ever sat in! Lol' always someone telling you how you should play! But always ends up losing more than you! Lol!
If she was playing basic strategy you would not hit a 12 against a dealer 3.
dude was looking through her soul.
most casinos do not allow surrender in blackjack. Actually,I haven't found one that does
Angela is smoking!!
Thanks for the advice Michael
Great video. You can learn a lot on your videos. You are doing great job!
best website ever. it worked well for me.
Who would downvote this?? Mikes videos are great.
1:00 Angela says "Let's Do It"
New ringtone for when my wife calls. Hey, I can dream.
I just played blackjack for the second time today and that scenario @ 12:30 happened to me. The pit boss scolded me, one of the card dealers scolded me and other players scolded me. I left feeling bitter and turned off by the game. Funny thing is 3 different people came to my table and they all busted before me while trying to give me advice on how to play and they all blamed their ill fortune on me. Apparently what none of these videos teach you is that there is a way to play when it's just you and the dealer and a different way to play with a group according to the pit boss but as I politely told him as well as another dealer told him that I was winning. Anyways another player that lost told me that when you're playing with a group that we all have to band together to force the dealer to pull the bust cards but I thought that was strange since that was what I was trying to do. Apparently I thought the game was just between me and the dealer but it seems I have to hit my cards while considering the other players cards. 2 different players told me they didn't like playing with me The first time I played I wasn't the focus of the other players and played no different than that first night but a friend of mine that was playing for the first time was going through what I went through tonight. He was scolded that night like I was tonight. Before playing this game consider that the table will be controlled by people who believe in rabbits feet and goat entrails.
I been dealing back jack for over 10 years.
Always play your hand. Don't worry about what the other players tell you. It's your money. It's up to you to play to the best of your ability. So kindly tell them to play their hand and you play yours. If they do t like it, they are free to go to another table.
it's the other person's fault for playing at a table with a new player. fuck em
It is so hard to focus on this video while watching Angela 😂
What
I wish he show those combinations with the cards that will help a lot
Thank you for the excellent info. I will be going to Vegas in March and I will be a better player!
Pennsylvania has some of the best blackjack play in the country
Who needs a casino if you have Angela by your side? She’s a real lottery winning ticket.
Break eye contact my dude lmfao
very good information but so hard to watch
13:33-13:44 I'm SCREAMING hahahaha
All of these rules are only mostly true, as many have small exceptions.
Namely 12 against 2
Pair of 9's against 9
Low soft hands against 5's or 6's
Still great advice for a beginner.
The basic strat charts are true and if you follow them faithfully you will do the best. You should realize that this is the age of computers and there is no arguments anymore about what is the best thing to do on a BJ hand. That includes splitting 9s against a 9, for instance. But just logically, having a 9 against a 9 is better than having a 18 against a 9
I always hit my twelve against a dealer 2 or 3. There are only 16 cards that will bust you and 36 that won't. Thats 2.25 to 1 in your favor. That said, I hate 12.
If you can count cards, you can doing awkward splits and take insurance. But that puts you on the spotlight very quick. Especially if you are doing table max bets lol. I'd know. 😂 Splitting faces against dealers 8s lol. You just never so SIDE bets.
That table is FULL
Mohegan Sun has those good rules he cited. With basic strategy and counting I can go down 200$ on a 15$ minimum table, but I can also go up as much as 400$ on the same night. Without counting, I lose more, coz I can't deviate and I feel like a blind kitten. Comps have gotten worse but still they add up to my bankroll. Basic strategy is a great thing; it might seem that u are losing sometimes with it, but those doubles and splits get u back on the track pretty well. I have seen many people fall down at tables where I managed to stay afloat for hours till my brain started to boil of all the counting. Playing without counting is more enjoyable, but there is a price! Is it worth the months of investing into practice? Yes, if u r a frequent player. No, if u r one of those who play side bets.
is this Mohegan CT or PA?
CT.
Ilham H, When and where do they have $15 blackjack I don't think that I have ever seen a table there for less than $25 is this new or is it weekends vs weekdays ?
Coz u were there on holidays and weekends. There are only 2, 15$ ones on those days and there are crowds around them. U have to go on reg. days, mornings and stuff, The least busy times.
Thanks for the information Ilham H. Very much appreciated.
So,how does the strategies or odds change if it is a full table, or one or two players at the table? Do the odds change when a shoe of 8 decks vs a auto shuffle of 6 decks?
This guy crushes
During this "Voluntary" isolation period, I have observed that some people are not dealing with it very well. So as a self-designed indicator of my own condition, I still consider myself to be relatively stable. I am taking stock of my actions. As long as I can talk to myself and not break into an argument, I am doing fine?
Yes you are and don’t be persuaded by zombies Who say that if you answer yourself you’re crazy. My mom taught me that it’s impolite not to answer when someone is talking to me. (In psychotherapy this is known as internal dialogue, and it’s healthy).
Angela is alright lookin =)
I’ve yet to find a table where one can surrender
Nice video - suggest each explanation cuts to show some card combos just to keep audience engaged
Insurance turns into a profitable bet at true +3 and above actually.
Great video
I suspect Michael knows you should take insurance if you know how to count cards, but he didn' t wanna over complicate the situation for the average viewer just learning. In that case, only take insurance at a true +3 or higher
Love the way you rationalize away bad advice.
thanks Mike
Micheal struggling to keep his eyes up.
fuck learning how to play we all can look at a card and get a little weird here and there when were feelin it. how do you size your bets to win money bug and fast
If I show up with a clicker and click it on every face card, would that be a problem?
On here you are saying to stay on 12 against 2 and 3. Your online chart says hit. Is it because this is the simple, easy strategy?
I’m done with 6:5!
When she said let's do it...
I had to go take a shower!
😂😂😂😂
Angela has upgraded.
Damned, I have sat next to people who always hit the button. The only problem is there was no betting strategy or concept of risk of ruin.
If you look at Angela, you lose for sure.
:)
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Lawrence Leung you'll lose any time a hot bitch like that is anywhere near you unless you're a Jedi master.
Mmmmm - she real purty like... mmmm - soft hands.
Yeah well The Wiz said it - " If the dealer's showing an ace, you're just gonna hit that." Yep or any other card...
Michael Shackleford In your Q&A (Great website!!), you declined Cacarulo challenge for the "betting strategy challenge" (no card counting). So you believe a $1-$1000 could be beatable? My question; did you ask him and would he except the same challenge but with $1-$500 bet spread? Does he think that's beatable? Let us know, thx.
Wow this was 4 years ago...I wonder where the blonde is at now? Good video
Still doing videos with him.
Does the strategy change in Europe with the dealer not checking for and revealing a blackjack when he has a ten showing?
Michael, I've played your BJ game on your site and had a 17 with 3 cards an (8, 5 & 4 card) against a dealers (10 value up card) and the advice was to hit. Can you clarify when to hit on a 17+ hands?
If there was a double deck game and a six deck game w/ equal rules but the six deck game had a very high penetration and the double deck game had a very small penetration which would be better for a relatively confident hi lo counter
allaboutdisneyworld depends on how low the penetration is on dd, and how high the penetration on 6d is but for a counter, the 6d might be more favorable
My local casino does 90% on 6 deck and 40% on double deck
assuming same rules, 6d is probably better. I am a BS player but did try counting at home. So this isn't my forte, take this question to www.wizardofvegas.com to get a better answer.
np
great info thank you michael :)
Why does the number of decks affect the house edge
It's much easier for card counters in a single-deck. Even if you don't count cards, you can easily get a good idea of what kind of cards (high/low) are left in a single-deck or even a double-deck. When you start playing a 4, 5, 6-deck shoe, it becomes much harder to determine what's actually left if you're a casual player. That's where perfect basic strategy and card counting becomes a must in order to gain an edge on the house.
Which basic strategy chart did you show in this video? I cannot find it on your website. I have also seen some charts that say the rules include doubling on a split but it doesn't show when to double on a split. How do I know when to double on a split if the chart doesn't show it?
wizardofodds.com/games/blackjack/basics/#toc-BasicStrategy
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Since youtube isn't a good platform to discuss this. Thanks.
When you "Split" you are then playing 2 individual (separate) hands. Play each of them according to the best Basic Strategy for the Game (Table) you are playing at.
Awesome !!!
Michael ,im a bit fuzzy on this. Is it eventually possible to win in blackjack and make money with it or is this actually also the rule of "in long term house always wins" ?
+yellow6100 You can reduce the house advantage to a negative if you include card counting and perfect strategy.
Hello Mr Shackleford, I want to thank you for your great tips on Blackjack strategy. My question is, what is the industry standard for tipping a dealer after a large win. Recently I won 3rd place at a BJ tournament $500. I tipped the dealer $75. While I am not cheap, I also don't want to go overboard!
Thanks! That was a good size tip you gave the dealer. The "industry standard" for tipping a dealer is between 10-15% depending on the customer service received.
Thanks for the info!
Hey mike I have a question I just finished reading Knock-out blackjack by Olaf Vancura and I'm trying to learn the playing deviations the book does include them but the chart is not so intuitive can you provide a list of these plays under the KO count and please make them clear
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Hi can you tech us ‘ how to do cards counting
You can check my website about this topic : wizardofodds.com/games/blackjack/card-counting/introduction/ and wizardofodds.com/games/blackjack/card-counting/high-low/
In the Blackjack casino survey guide, what does “RSA” Stand for? Also where can I view the guide?
Daniel Chavez Re-split aces. Since splitting aces is a quite powerful strategy, there are some casinos that would only let you split aces once.
Why not just play at the table with the strategy card. Seems easier than remembering this data.
Many mistakes with the provided info:. Correct Basic Strategy is as follows: 12 is a hit vs 2 or 3, 9 vs 2 is a hit not a double, soft 12-15 is a double against a 5 or 6, 44 is a split vs 5 or 6, 77 is also a split vs 7, 99 is also a split vs 8 or 9, surrender is almost never allowed
Ok now I would like to see u go and apply your skills to prove it
Staring at angela o man
Angela is so gorgeous, I had a hard time concentrating.
what are my odds when the number of deck is deck in a CSM ?
14:48 Unless the TC is 3 or higher, right?
Hugh hefner and Nicolas cages mom deffinently had some secrets.
This strategy or basic strategy changes though when counting doesn’t it?
No you have to focus on the count while also focusing on playing perfect basic strategy
It actually does. Some card counters stand on 16 vs. 10 because it does not make sense to hit if the shoe is rich in 10s.
Yes it does change. Basically you don't hit a 16 against a 10 if the count is 0 or greater. Or 15 against 10 if the count is a little greater. Also, a small negative count will let hitting a 12 against a 5 or 6. Many, many more examples. Rarely I dbl an A9 or split 1010 when the count is right. Usually when I do it the count is very high, and there is a lot of money on the hand. Either a big loss or a big win.
if ur worried about 'on average' u betr have a lot of $... most ppl dont so of course a player will feel like another took the winning card... most r looking to get hot & get out... not what happens over the long run cuz that's way too expensive & risky
How dare that man criticise Angela haha!!
Can you use the strategy card while at table? I assume no but wasn't stated.
As long as you don't slow down the table, most dealers will allow it.
Yes.
The man who criticized Angela shall die by my hand.
Always hit a hard 12 against a 2 or 3. Stay on any other hard hand. Other than that, agreeable strategy here.
If you "stay one every other hard hand" than a 12, you should not be playing BJ. Your game will have a hideous house edge.
@@37rainman I think you misread this. Hit a hard 12 vs. a dealer's 2 or 3 and stay on any other hard hand in that scenario. Makes mathematical sense (in standard six-deck BJ).
Never bust, never get insurance, never double, never double to run after losses........all this is the advantages of the casinos. Stay close to 50/50 chances. The dealer must hit 17 its your 5% change to win some money.
Casinos must really like you.
He never looked at the camera lol.
Hello Mr Shackleford, is it true that if the minimum bet on the BJ table is at last $25 or more, the table will attract more skillful players, and using this logic it is better to play higher steaks?
If you play with skillful players you will do no better than playing with idiots. He did explain that obvious fact in his vid.
Steaks?
When did you start having to pay to take even money on your blackjack vs the Dealer's blackjack?
Good point. He didn't explain himself on that bit properly.
Even money on a BJ is exactly the same thing as taking insurance on a BJ. If you take full insurance on a BJ, no matter what happens after that you get even money. I did not see anything confusing about what he said.
should I play "dealer hits on soft 17"??
if you want but that gives them more of a chance to get a better hand. I wouldn't personally
No, never. It says in the video always play on a table where it says 'dealer must stand on all 17s'. Also ALWAYS ONLY play on a table where Blackjack pays 3 to 2 and NEVER on a table where Blackjack pays 6 to 5. If it doesn't say on a table what Blackjack pays, then always ask the dealer.
Hey Mike I like to enroll into ur school for 3 card poker how much u charge
Hi there where can I buy onr of those basic strategy charts?
In Las Vegas, you can usually buy them in the casino gift shop.
Yes.. good idea
Also I wanted to know in a 8 deck game with good rules..whats the best time too rise my bets.. I mean at what positive value of the true count should I rise my bets at +3 +2 just to have an idea.. thank you
There is a simpler way to learn this game than listening to this guy. Read the book 'Heat in the Vegas Night'
I like some of your strategies over the basic strategy. I can see a fine like on what a basic strategy says to do and what a strategy a person may do instead of the basic strategy. Like for example splitting 2,2 and 3,3 against a 7 up card I consider that being a little border line. I know basic strategy 100 percent but after really thinking about it there is situations where I'm like damn should I really do what basic strategy tells me to do. I think playing like a robot and playing by a specific rules are great, but should you really think about it a little and think to yourself before you make a decision in some situations like for examples hard doubles. 9, 10, and 11. Well actually I completely agree with the basic strategy rules for a 9, but a 10 or 11 there is situations where in not sure whether I should double down when the dealer has an up card of 8 or 9 against my hard 10 say I'm not lucky and don't get a face card I might lose or at best just tie. There is lots of border lines where I'm not sure I like to play it with basic strategy.
The answer is no. BJ is a mechanical game. If you begin to actually think about what to do, rather than basic strat, (if you aren't counting cards), you shouldn't be playing. The same goes for counting cards -- you have your dealer upcard, your cards, and your count. That is ALL you need to make your decision, and there is only one decision and it will be the same every time that situation exists. Gut feelings do not count, extreme discipline does count. The very simplest of computer programs can play BJ precisely correctly.
Fuk da roolz - split tens when the dealer has a 5.
Was she actually playing correct strategy when that player criticized her? She had 12 and the dealer was showing a low card.
Lee Allen She was playing correct basic strategy, but not the simplified version that is described in this video. That particular situation is one of the areas that are fudged in order to make the simple strategy a lot easier to remember (at the cost of worse odds). Definitely check out the basic strategy calculator on his website, because it also changes depending on the rules of the version you're playing.
Lee Allen 12 vs 2 or 12 vs 3 in a H17 Shoe game is a hitting situation.
Always double an 11 against an Ace
where can i get his laminated card strategy?
Ebay
I'm listening to him but all I see is her!
Angela in cleaveland..
Michael would do so much better if he took some presenting classes. His content and knowledge is worth so many more subscribers. And the words you need at the beginning, "This is my beautiful assistant, Angela" or "This is my beautiful student, Angela".
I have to say after playing blackjack last night at Pearl River that happened to me. Not did a player accuse me of causing them to bust,they criticized my basis strategy play. They tried to insult my integrity because I WAS WINNING. I new they were just messing with me because THEY WERE PLAYING THOSE CRAZY 🤣 SIDE BETS.
Thanks Michael for creating 10000 gambling addicts through your affiliate portal. Just think of all the homelessness, despair and misery you caused in making yourself rich. Well done!