Beginner
How to Play Blackjack: Rules, Table Flow, and Payouts
A clear beginner walkthrough of the dealer’s role, the player’s decisions, and what happens each hand.
~9 min read
Guides
Blackjack strategy guides you can actually use
These are free, detailed lessons designed to make you smarter at the table — and to help you decide whether you want a structured training system for drills, practice reps, and measurable progress.
Beginner
Blackjack Basic Strategy Guide: The Decisions That Save You Money
Learn what basic strategy is, why it works, and how to memorize it without staring at charts forever.
~12 min read
Beginner
Soft Hands and Pair Splits Explained (With Common Mistakes to Avoid)
Master soft totals and pair splitting logic so you stop donating EV on the most misplayed situations.
~11 min read
Beginner
Insurance, Surrender, and Double Downs: When They Help and When They Hurt
A practical guide to three misunderstood options and how they affect your long-term results.
~10 min read
Beginner
Blackjack House Edge and Rules: What Changes Your Odds (And What Doesn’t)
Understand rule variations like 3:2 vs 6:5, H17 vs S17, DAS, and why they matter more than “luck.”
~13 min read
Beginner
Hi-Lo Card Counting Explained: The Easiest Winning Count for Beginners
Learn the Hi-Lo system step by step, including running count, true count, and what “advantage” really means.
~14 min read
Intermediate
Running Count vs True Count: The Key Skill That Separates Amateurs from Pros
Why you must convert to true count in shoe games, and how to do it fast without mental strain.
~12 min read
Intermediate
Bet Sizing and Bankroll Management for Blackjack: A Realistic, Safe Plan
How pros size bets to survive variance: bankroll units, Kelly ideas (without the math headache), and session limits.
~15 min read
Intermediate
Variance and Risk of Ruin in Blackjack: Why Winning Still Feels Like Losing
A plain-English breakdown of swings, standard deviation, and how to avoid going broke with a good edge.
~16 min read
Intermediate
Shoe Games and Penetration: How to Spot Beatability in 60 Seconds
Learn why penetration matters, how to estimate decks remaining, and what makes a table worth your time.
~14 min read
Beginner
Common Card Counting Mistakes (and the Fixes That Instantly Improve You)
The error list that quietly destroys EV: drifting counts, sloppy true count conversions, and emotional bet sizing.
~13 min read
Intermediate
Index Plays (Deviations) for Beginners: What They Are and Which Ones Matter
Understand deviations, why they exist, and which handful move the needle most once your basics are automatic.
~15 min read
Beginner
How to Choose the Best Blackjack Tables: Rules, Limits, and Heat in One Checklist
A table-selection checklist you can use in any casino to find better rules and avoid unnecessary attention.
~12 min read
Intermediate
Casino Etiquette and Heat: How to Play Smoothly Without Drawing Attention
Practical tips for looking like a normal player: pacing, bet changes, conversations, and what actually causes heat.
~13 min read
Beginner
Practice Drills That Work: Daily Training Routines for Basic Strategy and Counting
A drill plan you can do in 10–20 minutes a day to make decisions automatic and keep your count stable under pressure.
~14 min read
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