If the table says ‘blackjack pays 6:5,’ just keep walking. Every table has ‘that guy’ offering terrible advice. Ignore unsolicited tips. Trust your chart. Bonus cringe: Never split 10s ...

Tip #5: Split and Split Again When a blackjack advanced strategy chart dictates splitting a hand, you should always do it, even if this means splitting a hand that you’ve already split.

You don't need to count cards or calculate every hand down to decimals. But understanding how the math works behind the moves gives you power that most players ignore. By following the numbers-whether ...

QUESTION: I am aware that you never — ever — split 10s against a dealer's 5 or 6. However, I have been tempted to do so when no one else is at the blackjack table. My question is: What are the ...

Blackjack players are taught early on to split aces and 8s. But your faithful gambling columnist, always the skeptic, wonders: why? Before we get into specifics, it's only fair to offer a primer ...