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Advanced Blackjack Strategies

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Here at NetBet online casino, we write guides on all the games we have in our lobby. Slots may have the largest number of fans, but online roulette and blackjack get a lot of attention too. Blackjack is one of the most favourable games for casino players, and best played with a good strategy. In this guide, we’ll explore the best advanced blackjack strategies you can try here at NetBet casino.

Martingale Betting System

The Martingale strategy is one that applies to nearly all forms of gambling. It works on blackjack too, even though it’s primarily used in roulette. This negative progression betting strategy is for advanced players, although it’s easy to use. All you have to do is double the bet size after a losing hand, then go back to your original bet after a win.

It can get costly pretty quick, as you need a large bankroll in order to keep pushing through a string of losses. The positive is that you can erase your previous losses with a single win, and make small, but steady profit with a string of wins.

Oscar’s Grind

The Oscar’s Grind advanced blackjack strategy benefits from winning streaks. With it, you increase your bet by one unit after a winning hand, and keep betting the same on losing hands. Each session ends when you make profit. This is one of the most popular advanced online blackjack strategies that works great in any blackjack game.

1-3-2-6

If you prefer an advanced blackjack strategy with a lower risk, you should try this one. It was built specifically for blackjack games. Before starting, you need to decide on a betting unit. Start with 1 betting unit, then advance to the next amount in line if you win – in this case 3. Win again and follow it up with a 2-unit bet, and if you win again, you bet 6 units. A loss resets the system to the original value. After a string of 4 wins, you simply start over.

This advanced blackjack strategy is easy to use and poses lower risk than the Martingale. It’s easy to remember, so even if you’re not a pro, you’re likely to remember how it works with just a few tries.

Card Counting

Card counting is the most complex advanced blackjack strategy you can try. It’s safe to say that it’s not for beginners. Its peak was in the 1970s and 1980s, when card counters made millions in Vegas blackjack casinos. While it was later banned and it’s still illegal, you can theoretically count cards in your head to get the best out of each blackjack round.

The problem with card counting is that you can’t predict card movement due to the RNG that controls online blackjack games. But, many consider it a challenge, and if you feel like it, you should try it.

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