Blog - Tips to Improving Your Blackjack Play

Master Basic Strategies

One of the reasons why the Multi-Hand Blackjack from Dragon Gaming is popular in our casino is because it's a simple game that is easy to learn. However, that doesn't mean you can't increase your winning chance using various strategies.

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Knowing these few basic strategies can greatly impact your success rate. If you're still starting, here are some strategies you should know as a blackjack player.

Double Down or Hit on Aces-6

If you have an Ace and a card with a value of two to six, doubling down or hitting can be a good strategy. This strategy gives you flexibility, as the Aces' dual value (of either one or 11) can give you more options to build a strong hand, depending on the card you receive afterward.

Stand When The Dealer’s Hand is 2-6, and you have 12-16

It's generally better to stand when your hand's total value is between 12 and 16, excluding pairs, while your dealer's upcard is two through six. Using this strategy, you can take advantage of how the dealer's likely to go bust when they have a weak upcard.

Hit When Your Hand’s Value is 12-16, While The Dealer’s Hand Has 7-Ace

In another scenario, when your hand's value is between 12-16 (excluding pairs), but the dealer's hand contains stronger cards like seven through Ace, you can choose to hit. This strategy aims to use the higher likelihood of the dealer creating a stronger hand so you can improve yours to level with it.

Double Down on 11 Against The Dealer’s 2-10

When your starting two cards' total value is 11, and the dealer's upcard has a value between two to 10, players are advised to double down. Doing so will give you an additional card that can make your hand even stronger. This strategy works by taking advantage of the favorable odds of drawing 10-value cards.

Splitting Aces and 8s

If your hand contains a pair of 8s or Aces, it'll be advantageous to you to split them into two hands. Splitting Aces means you'll have the chance to start with two hands with a value of 11. This increases your chances of getting a strong hand significantly. On the other hand, splitting 8s can help you avoid creating a potentially weak hand of 16, which can be hard to win.

Say No to The Insurance Wager

When the dealer's upcard is an Ace, they'll likely offer you insurance bets or wagers. These insurance wagers will allow you to bet if the dealer's hand contains a blackjack. However, each blackjack game type may have different insurance bet rules, so we advise you to read the game you're interested in playing before taking a seat.

These offers might seem attractive, but accepting insurance bets is considered a rookie mistake. The reason is that these bets offer poor odds compared to not taking the bets. Don't be tempted by these wagers; we advise you to avoid them when playing your favorite blackjack games.

Compare The Game’s Odds

Seasoned players might be familiar with house edges and how each casino game offers different odds to players. Fortunately, blackjack is one of the casino games with a lower house edge and can offer higher RTP (Return to Player) compared to other casino games.

Research the game's house edge before choosing a blackjack game. The lower the house edge, the better, which means your long-term potential return would be higher. This is why Rival's Blackjack Multihand is among our casino's most popular blackjack options, as it offers an RTP of 99.38%.

Practice Before Playing for Real

Some online casinos allow users to test their games through a demo. Although this free version doesn't cost you real money, it won't give you real winnings either. The good thing is, they're great for you to practice with.

Our casino allows you to try some of our blackjack games before you jump in with real money, so ensure you use this to your advantage. Test your new strategies, or familiarize yourself with the gameplay if you're new to blackjack.

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Take Advantage of Bonuses

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Before you jump into your favorite blackjack game, we suggest you browse your casino's offers and see if there are bonuses you can use on blackjack. Most casinos offer bonuses that can apply to various table games, including basic ones like deposit match bonuses.

You can check our Reload Bonuses if you're one of our players. Depending on your VIP status, you can receive a 25% to 45% deposit match bonus when you make a deposit. Not to mention, our Reload Bonuses typically have low playthrough requirements and don't come with maximum cashout limits.

If the match percentage is too low for you, you can also claim our Supermatch Bonus, which can give you up to 290% deposit match bonus (depending on your VIP level). What's great about these two bonuses is that they're claimable several times a day, so you can use them whenever you need a bankroll boost.

We also cater to crypto users, and your first crypto deposit with us can qualify for a 500% deposit match bonus of up to $2,500. This package also includes 150 Free Spins, so you can try our slot collections while browsing our blackjack options.

Taking advantage of bonuses can be a great strategy for players who want to play longer or test strategies without risking too much money. However, we advise you to read each bonus's terms and conditions before claiming.