Hi there
I'm a new player and have a few questions which may seem daft to seasoned players but I'd appreciate whether anyone has any thoughts on the following:
My local casino only has european blackjack with continuous shufflers - do the various strategy's discussed (aside from counting) apply to this game ?
I've used basic strategy in the past but without too much success, I think mainly due to my previous unstructured betting patterns & lack of discipline. I usually end up chasing the game by doubling up once I'm losing and then running out of money, or not knowing when to stop when I'm winning and losing my profit. I've read about oscars strategy on here and have tried a few free sessions online and on my table at home with 4 decks and like the look of it so am going to give it a go (with discipline!). I intend to go along with 50 units and am wondering if any of the experienced players recommend a profit target to stop at and then take a break before restarting - I intially thought 25 units but is this too greedy - perhaps 12 ?
Is table hoping a good idea - my thoughts were win a bit then move to the next table.
Also, does anyone often use basic strategy but stay on 15 & 16 even if the dealers card is 8, 9, or 10 etc. ?
I've split Aces a few times but it usually doesn't pay off for me - any thoughts ?
Any comments would be greatly appreciated - I'm fully prepared to lose my stake and won't moan if any of your advice backfires for me !! Your best advice is probably for me to stay at home !!
Cheers.
I'm a new player and have a few questions which may seem daft to seasoned players but I'd appreciate whether anyone has any thoughts on the following:
My local casino only has european blackjack with continuous shufflers - do the various strategy's discussed (aside from counting) apply to this game ?
I've used basic strategy in the past but without too much success, I think mainly due to my previous unstructured betting patterns & lack of discipline. I usually end up chasing the game by doubling up once I'm losing and then running out of money, or not knowing when to stop when I'm winning and losing my profit. I've read about oscars strategy on here and have tried a few free sessions online and on my table at home with 4 decks and like the look of it so am going to give it a go (with discipline!). I intend to go along with 50 units and am wondering if any of the experienced players recommend a profit target to stop at and then take a break before restarting - I intially thought 25 units but is this too greedy - perhaps 12 ?
Is table hoping a good idea - my thoughts were win a bit then move to the next table.
Also, does anyone often use basic strategy but stay on 15 & 16 even if the dealers card is 8, 9, or 10 etc. ?
I've split Aces a few times but it usually doesn't pay off for me - any thoughts ?
Any comments would be greatly appreciated - I'm fully prepared to lose my stake and won't moan if any of your advice backfires for me !! Your best advice is probably for me to stay at home !!
Cheers.