Common Blackjack Myths

Not every gambler now realizes that blackjack is no less popular than poker. And around 21 there are a lot of rumors, the history of the game is no less interesting and rich in various kinds of events, there are also facts that are best to get acquainted with.

1. The first mention of this game can be found in the book Don Quixote. There the author spoke about this game, but its name was different.
2. Napoleon Bonaparte was a supporter, one might even say a fan of blackjack. This game was his favorite.
3. It is in blackjack that the casino has a minimal advantage. In fact, the figure here is only 0.24%.
4. Results and winnings can be brought by real card counting. And in fact, there is nothing difficult in this. And this is quite legal, another thing is that the casino does not treat such players very well.
5. The maximum advantage can be obtained by counting cards, especially if you are third at the table.
6. Since the dealer moves last, his advantage will be 48%, while the player’s chances of winning are only 44%.
7. Statistics say that usually the croupier has 18 eyes.
8. The best indicator in the game is 21, after which comes 20. But the question is, if a person thinks that next will be 19, then no. It’s 11 because the player has a chance to draw another card.
9. In many countries, this game was banned for a long time.
10. If the game is played with one deck, then the probability of getting 21 in the distribution reaches 4.8%.
11. The game has its own hall of fame in San Diego. There, players who enter this hall receive a room and meals, drinks are absolutely free. But they are not allowed to play in the casino.
12. Blackjack has a different name in every country.
13. It is necessary to shuffle the deck at least 2 times so that there is a separation of cards.
14. Any casino tries to increase its advantage in different ways.
15. Beginners often lose because they want to collect exactly 21.