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...Win at Blackjack?
When it comes to smart blackjack, math Professor Luby
Liao knows the real deal.
The house always has the advantage, so don't play if you
can't afford to lose.
Find a dealer with a single deck.
Don't split fives. It turns a potentially winning hand
into two potentially losing hands.
Don't split sixes. It turns a potentially losing hand into
two potentially
losing hands.
Pay attention to every card that comes out; that gives
you a clue about
what's left.
Never hit on a hard 17.
Don't assume the dealer's down card is a 10. Four cards
that count as 10 are in each suit. That means there's less
than a one-third chance the dealer has a hidden 10. But, if
the deck is rich in 10s and the dealer shows a 6, assume he
has 16 and will be forced to hit. Chances are good he'll bust,
so refrain from hitting.
Even if it appears risky, hit if the dealer is showing
an ace — it's a powerful and versatile card.
If you're lucky enough to win, get on a plane, fly far
away from Vegas and never go back!
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