Blackjack Betting
System
Progressive Betting
System - 2 Level
This is the simplest
betting system to use and still effective. To use
this system simply decide on a minimum and maximum
bet. Then bet the smaller amount after a loss and
the larger amount after a win. For example, say
you set your minimum bet at $5 and your maximum at
$15. Start with a $5 dollar bet. If you win that
hand you bet $15 your next wager. You then
continue to bet $15 until you lose. After any loss
you return to your minimum bet of$5.
This is a basic, put solid progressive betting
system.
Progressive Betting
System - 5 Level
This is another
simple, yet effective system, based on a 1,2,3,5
back to 1 progression. Example: For a $5 player,
the betting levels would be $5,10,15, and 25. With
this system you start with your $5 bet and
progress to the next level when you win a hand.
Matrix Betting
System
The betting system we shall look at is what I call
the matrix betting system. If the player plays
according to the same rules as the dealer (that
is, draws to 16 and stands on any total of 17 or
greater), then, because the player plays first,
the house takes is 8.9%. Given that the dealer
must pay 3:2 on blackjack, the house take is
reduced to 5.9%. Using the matrix system, the
house stake is shaved down to almost zero.
The matrix will suggest the most efficient action
to take when certain card totals appear. It gives
you the choice to either 'stand' (do nothing and
stay with what you have) 'hit' (take another
card), 'double' (double the size of your initial
bet) or 'split' (separate the two identical cards
dealt to you and create two separate hands).
For example, say you have a 7 and an 8 for a total
of 15 and the dealer has a 6. It is your turn to
make a decision. Using the matrix, look across the
top row and find the dealer's total of six, then
run down the left-hand side to find your total of
15. In the middle of the matrix, at the junction
of the appropriate row and column, we find 'S' for
'stand'. Do not take another card -- choose to do
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