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Managing blackjack losing streaks
10 December 2016
By Henry Tamburin
That’s a strange title for an article on blackjack.
I mean, usually, I write about winning, not
about losing, right? However, no matter how good a
player you are, you will experience losing streaks
when you play blackjack (even playing
professionally). And how you manage yourself when
you in the midst of a losing streak is just as
important as knowing when to double down and
when to stand.
Sometimes the losing is a result of a player’s lack of
self-control caused by the exciting atmosphere of a
casino. I wrote about this in my book, The Ten Best
Casino Bets. Here’s what I had to say.
“When you enter a casino, you are entering a place
of business. And like all successful businesses, the
casinos are run by shrewd businessmen whose job is
firstly, to keep you playing and happy, and secondly,
to separate you from your money as quickly and
painlessly as possible. To meet these objectives,
they create an atmosphere in the casino that can be
described as a 'Disneyland for adults.' No clocks to
let you know it’s time to leave this utopia, no
windows to let you see out to the real world, free
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"And what happens to the gambler when he enters
this casino-designed excitement? For him, the
rewards of winning all of the casino's money far
outweigh the risks of losing his meager bankroll. And
this exciting atmosphere also makes it so easy for
the average player to feel lucky and go broke at the
chance of winning the jackpot.
"First and foremost, in order to be a winner, you
must learn to control your emotions in the casino. As
casino gambling author Lyle Stuart succinctly out it,
'The real struggle in when you are playing is, in most
cases, not between you and the casino but between
you and yourself.' You will find plenty of temptations
to keep you playing and losing, therefore, you must
develop a sense of timing or awareness (i.e.,
discipline) of when to play, and more importantly,
when to quit.”
Here are some specific tips that you can use to avoid
the psychological traps that doom players to lose.
1. If you are tired from a long drive or flight, now is
not the best time to hit the tables. Play only when
you are well rested.
2. Set reasonable win goals. Unless you are a card
counter, the odds are stacked against you so be
content with a modest win. If you manage to get
ahead by more than 50% of your initial bankroll,
pocket half of your profit plus what you started with
and play with the rest. This way if you lose, you’ll
still go home with some of the casino’s money for a
change.
3. If you lose four, five or six hands in a row, don’t
increase your bets because you believe you are due
to win. The odds of winning the next hand don’t
change just because you lose the few hands. If you
run into a buzz-saw dealer who consistently draws to
20 and 21s and beats the table, quit the table and
take a break. Relax, catch your breath, and try your
luck at another table.
4. Watch the alcohol consumption when you play.
From the casino’s perspective, there’s a reason why
they offer free drinks to players (if you don’t know
the reason why, I’d strongly recommend you stay
away from the blackjack tables).
5. Have fun when you play but keep in mind that in
the longer you play, the more the house edge will
grind down you bankroll so be content with a small
win.
Of course, one thing that all blackjack players can do
minimize (but not eliminate) losing streaks is to play
skillfully.
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