Online Blackjack Tables

First of all, know the game you are playing. Different online blackjack tables have different rules. One of the first blackjack rules you should look for is whether the dealer must stand on a soft 17. This means that if the dealer is dealt an ace and a 6, they must stand. If the dealer does not have to stand on soft 17, find another table. This gives the dealer another chance to beat your hand, and as a result, better odds of winning.

The other thing to look for when choosing a table to play online blackjack is the payout. Usually blackjack, whether online blackjack or live games will pay out 3:2. This means if you make $100 bet and hit black jack, you are paid $150. However, some online blackjack tables will only payout 6:5. If this is the case, should you place $100 bet and hit blackjack, you are only paid $120. If the table you are on pays 6:5, find yourself another table where you will get the best payout available. The house already has an advantage over players, there is no point giving them a further advantage with weak payouts or more chances to win by hitting on soft 17.

Know the Odds

Finally, be aware of the odds. When you play online blackjack, keep in mind that taking another card can change the outcome of the hand. If the dealer is showing a 5, you already know the dealer will take a hit because the dealer must hit on anything lower than 17. So even if your hand is not so good, you may not want to take a card. Knowing the odds of hitting on any hand will help you make better decisions on the table.

Here are the odds of busting with a single card based on the hand you or the dealer has:

• Odds of busting with 17 – 69%
• Odds of busting with 15 – 62%
• Odds of busting with 14 – 56%
• Odds of busting with 13 – 39%
• Odds of busting with 12 – 31%
• Odds of busting with 11 – 0%