Your Blackjack Odds: Need a Boost?

Hand Value	Chance of busting
21	100%
20	92%
19	85%
18	77%
17	69%
16	62%
15	58%
14	56%
13	39%
12	31%
11 or less	0%

Blackjack, regardless of whether it's played at online casino sites or in so-called traditional ‘brick & mortar' casinos, stands out from most other casino-type games in that it is a game that requires some level of skill or odds knowledge in order to improve your chance of winning. The basics of these skills rest in understanding blackjack odds.

We have put together an easy to read blackjack odds table and by memorizing it as best you can, you're sure to gain a much greater grasp of your odds of beating the dealer in real time. You can also keep it open while playing from home.

 

Naturally, luck will always play a major role in influencing whether a gambler wins or loses, however, by playing blackjack odds properly, you only increase your chance at winning. When you know the chances of a specific outcome ocurring, you are already a step ahead of those who just hit or stand based on their "gut."

 

By mastering this skill, you are guaranteed to arrive at better playing decisions as a direct result of having developed a keener sense of the probabilities inherent in the game of blackjack. The blackjack odds table illustrates your chances of busting (exceeding 21) each and every time you receive another card (hit), including hitting on a high teen (17 or higher).

 

Once you know the basics, you may be interested in trying different types of blackjack for added fun. They have slightly different odds, but the basics learned here will go a long way regardless of if you are enjoying a standard or more unique version of the game.

 

 

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