Statistician's tips on increasing your odds at blackjack in Las Vegas

blackjack rules of thumb  The most basic rule of thumb when playing soft hands is to hit until you reach 17 or higher · An aggressive but effective strategy is to double As a rule of thumb, you want to bet more if the True Count is higher, since the player gains an advantage when there are more high cards

A decent rule of thumb is to bring at least 100 betting units So if your betting unit is $100, then I'd bring $10K That might sound A decent rule of thumb is to bring at least 100 betting units So if your betting unit is $100, then I'd bring $10K That might sound

You are the favorite when you hold a two-card 10 against any dealer's upcard of 9 or less, which is why doubling down is your best strategy  Player options in blackjack · Stand – End your turn and await the dealer's reveal · Hit – Draw another card, dealt face-up · Double down