There are not many certain things these days. But, mathematics is for sure and so is a good Blackjack strategy (based on mathematics figures).  How does a Blackjack strategy work? It is based on probabilities in order to minimize the house edge (which can be reduced even to under one-half a percent). Of course each casino has its own set of Blackjack rules so the strategy basics sometimes need to be modified (some casinos allow to double-down after splitting while other do not allow to do it). So, if you want to be a good Blackjack player you must know the game basics and rules and learn the basic strategy. Of course you can base your play only on luck and your instinct, and it sure can be fun, but no one serious about Blackjack ignores the basic strategy, which has been systematically determined and refined again and again by computer simulations. Every basic strategy requires player to memorize each of the unique situations when you have been dealt two cards and have seen dealer’s up-card. Where to find the strategy?

        There is a standard chart that you can find on many casino websites, just try to search with Google. . When it comes to blackjack strategy, there are several rules of thumb which should always be followed. This is one of the great things about playing blackjack. Compared to other gambling games - especially chance-related ones like roulette and slots - a logical and mathematical approach can be learned and utilized in order to increase your chances of winning. Perhaps it's for this reason that blackjack remains one of - if not the most - popular casino game. First you must understand the difference between hard hands, soft hands and pairs. A soft hand is when you have and Ace, which can be a 1 or an 11, so you can have can have two different totals. A hard hand is a hand without Ace. A pair is a hand with two cards of the same number. However, charts and tables are not easy to memorize, but there is a way to make it easier. For example, if you are dealt 2 and 6, the hard hand chart tells you to hit. Remember: when you have 8 or less, always hit. Below is a list of rules, and it is easier to memorize than the standard chart.

Hard Hands
Your hand: 8 or less, always hit.
Your hand: 9, double down if the dealer has 3 through 6 - otherwise hit.
Your hand: 10, double down if the dealer has 2 through 9 - otherwise hit.
Your hand: 11, double down is dealer has 2 through 10 - otherwise hit.
Your hand: 12, hit if dealer has 2 or 3, stand if he has 4 through 6 - otherwise hit.
Your hand: 13 to 16, stand if the dealer has 2 through 6 - otherwise hit.
Your hand: 17 to 21, always stand.

Soft Hands
Your hand: A-2 or A-3, double down if the dealer has 5 or 6 - otherwise hit.
Your hand: A-4 or A-5, double down if the dealer has 4 through 6 - otherwise hit.
Your hand: A-6, double down if the dealer has 3 through 6 - otherwise hit.
Your hand: A-7, double down if the dealer has 3 through 6, stand on 2,7, or 8 - otherwise hit.
Your hand: A-8 or A-9, always stand.

Splitting Pairs
Your hand: 8-8 or Ace-Ace, always split.
Your hand: 2-2 or 3-3, split if the dealer has 2 through 7 - otherwise hit.
Your hand: 4-4, split if the dealer has 4 or 5 - otherwise hit.
Your hand: 5-5, double down if the dealer has 2 through 9 - otherwise hit.
Your hand: 6-6, split if the dealer has 2 through 6 - otherwise hit.
Your hand: 7-7, split if the dealer has 2 through 7 - otherwise hit.
Your hand: 9-9, split if the dealer has 2 through 6, 8, or 9. Stand on anything else.
Your hand: 10-10, always stand.
Now you don’t have to learn the whole chart, you just need to memorize these 20 rules. If you manage to memorize them you will sure notice great improvements in you Blackjack games. Stick to these rules, there are no exceptions!