Blackjack is a name used to refer to a game of cards that frequently takes place in casinos. At all times the house is said to be having the advantage. Nonetheless, you can gain the upper hand and defeat the blackjack dealer by using card counting strategies.

The first step to beating the dealer blackjack is learning how to count cards. It is important that you understand that while there are many card counting strategies out there, they are not all suited for you. If you have just started counting cards for instance, it is best you stick to the basic system. In this particular system, you stick to cards that are easy to count. These are those with the values -1, 0 and +1. Nonetheless, if you think you are a card-counting expert, then such advanced tactics as the unbalanced and balanced are more appropriate for you. Skilled blackjack players are acquainted with the fact that decks in balanced systems comprise of equal number of -1 and +1 cards. For that reason, zero must be the final count. This is different in unbalanced systems where the cards provided are of unequal numbers meaning zero is never the final count.

It is useless to learn about counting cards if you will not practice. Practice does make perfect after all. You can get your close friends to help you practice card counting. After you have gained confidence, you may then go play in the casino. Nevertheless, you ought not to be brash when at the casino. Begin with little amounts of money unless of course you have more that you can waste. It will take some time before you fully master the card counting strategies.  At this time, make sure your bets are kept low. One key decision you will have to formulate when playing blackjack is when to hit and/or stand. Always keep your eyes focused on the card with its face up on the hand of the dealer, as it will give you the clue on when it is best to hit and/or stand.

What you need to keep in mind is that blackjack is both a game of skill and chance. If you are aware of the possibilities and of how to play your hands, you can easily win blackjack and beat the dealer. It is not difficult to beat the dealer blackjack. Take your time whilst educating yourself on card counting tactics and practice before putting them into action in casinos.