Truths and Lies About Blackjack

Even those who have never played Blackjack have heard of Blackjack. So, let's talk about the truths and lies of live Blackjack. What do we need to know about this attractive game?

 

Considered a simple game, blackjack has been around for hundreds of years. And it is still one of the most played after casino games in the world today.

 

There are many stories around Blackjack, and now we will tell you some of them, differentiating what is really true and what is fantasy.

 

The Martingale system is foolproof

Lie. There is no infallible mathematical system in games of chance because, although knowledge of the strategies of the game can change the course of the results. Randomness exists and shows us that it is not possible to have control over it.

 

For those who do not know, the Martingale system considers that the player must double his bet each time he loses a round. The strategy predicts that, in the long run, the player will recoup all the losses.

 

Miguel de Cervantes described blackjack in one of his works

Truth. The first historical record of blackjack in literature is found in a work by Miguel de Cervantes, called Rinconete y Cortadillo. The book mentions a game called "blackjack."

 

Players must count cards in blackjack

Lie. Card counting is impossible in an online game. Besides being an extremely frowned upon practice in all casinos around the world. And it can lead to the expulsion of the player.

 

Who doesn't remember the casino security guards removing the card counters in the movie 21 Blackjack?

 

The place chosen at the table is essential for victory

Lie. According to legend, the decision made by the player sitting to the right of the blackjack online live dealer can interfere with all results at the table. This is a lie, because there is no way to predict what card the dealer will draw next.

 

Blackjack was Frank Sinatra's favorite game

Truth. And the singer was so passionate about casino games that he was a shareholder in the Sands Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

 

Sinatra once took on a blackjack champion and promised him a casino job if he beat him. The young man beat the singer and got the job as promised!

 

Blackjack is an easy game

Truth. However, blackjack is a game of strategy! Anyone can add the value of his hand in the round. But you need to know what to do with the cards after they are dealt and added.

 

Any seasoned player will tell you that to win at blackjack you need a lot more knowledge than luck.

 

There is a "blacklist" in Las Vegas casinos

Truth. The "blacklist" stores the names of all players caught trying to cheat, like counting cards, for example. People with their names on this list are prohibited from gambling in Nevada state casinos.