1

Utilize a Strategy Chart. ...

2

Avoid Side-Bets at All Cost. ...

3

Play at Tables Where the Dealers Stand on Soft 17s. ...

4

Split Pairs of Eights and Aces. ...

5

Double Down on Hands with Hard Eleven. ...

6

Neglect Betting Patterns. ...

7

Pass on Tables with Continuous Shufflers. ...

8

Get Rated.

Never play 6-5 blackjack. Always insist on the full 3-2 on a winning blackjack. ...

Never take insurance. ...

Surrender 16 against a 10, if allowed. ...

Don't forget the soft doubles. ...

Never make side bets.