Statistician's tips on increasing your odds at blackjack in Las...

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Never play 6-5 blackjack. Always insist on the full 3-2 on a winning blackjack. ...
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Never take insurance. ...
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Surrender 16 against a 10, if allowed. ...
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Don't forget the soft doubles. ...
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Never make side bets.
Card counting in blackjack involves keeping track of the ratio of high-value to low-value cards remaining in the deck. While there's no specific "best seat" for card counting, some players prefer the third base or last seat at the table.