Blackjack Myths

Do you know what some of the myths in blackjack are? Let’s take a look at the top five myths when it comes to playing blackjack.

1 – The goal is to get as close to 21 as possible without going over. That is actually not the goal when you play blackjack. The goal is to beat the dealer, period.

2 – You are due for a win. This is a gambler’s fallacy as you are never due for anything. The odds don’t change no matter how many times you win or lose a hand.

3 - Always take Insurance. It is amazing how many people take insurance when it is a bad bet. The house edge can be anywhere from 2% to more than 10% depending upon how many decks are being used. Insurance makes people feel better but it is a bad bet.

4 – Card Counting Always Work. The reality is that card counting rarely works. Even if you do it perfectly you still are not guaranteed to win. And almost no one does it perfect. And even if you do it well it is hard to find single deck games. There is a lot that goes into card counting and even if you do it well you don’t always win.

5 – Systems Work. The reality is that systems don’t work in blackjack. The house edge will eventually grind down every system.