If you have a question about Blackjack, there is a good chance somebody else has already asked it. Here is a short list of the most relevant frequently asked questions about Blackjack:

1. Can you beat the casino playing Blackjack?
It is possible to even the odds, but not to entirely beat the casino. In most cases, the house edge can be lowered to 0.5% if you play perfect basic strategy, meaning that you follow the chart and play it exactly how it tells you to play. for every single hand; it means not deviating from what play it says to make no matter how much you may want to. Basic strategy works over time. If you can master card counting, you can pretty much even the odds; but card counting cannot be used for online blackjack.

2. What is basic strategy in blackjack?

Basic strategy comes in the form of a chart. Down on side is a list of every hand that a player could be dealt; across the top is a list of every dealer up card. The rest of the chart is filled in with the best statistical play for a blackjack player to make depending on what his hand is and what the dealer's up card is. While the best statistical play does not mean that you will win every single hand, it does lower the house edge over time to 0.5%. The key is to play every hand according to the play it says. Basic strategy charts are okay to carry and use in casinos.

3. What is the house edge for Blackjack?
The house edge will depend on the game that is being played. But the house edge will range somewhere between 2% and 5% before any strategy is applied. when it comes to casino games, blackjack has one of the lowest--better than games such as roulette and slots.

4. How advantageous is card counting?
Card counting, when used with basic strategy, pretty much even the odds. But you need to be very skilled at card counting, which requires patience and practice. The key to card counting is that you must be able to count in your head while surrounded by distractions. You must be undetectable because if casino staff picks up on you card counting it could get your thrown out of the casino. Most players in the beginning will rely on basic strategy since they can bring their charts with them to the casino. If you are playing in an online casino, card counting will not help you at all. Cards are "dealt" by a Random Number Generator (RNG), which can be likened to the dealer shuffling all the cards after each round. All cards are in play and none are discarded from previous rounds because of the RNG. If you are playing Blackjack online, it is best to just stick with basic strategy.

5. Is card counting illegal?
The short answer is no. The long answer is that Nevada casinos can ban gamblers from playing Blackjack and can even have them arrested for trespassing, while casinos in Atlantic City are not permitted to ban skillful blackjack players. But for the most part, it is frowned upon and casino staff will most likely give you a hard time. It is in your best interest to take the time to practice and become a skilled counter, rather than risk playing as an obvious counter.

6. Does seating position have an effect on expected gain?
No. There is a common misconception that bad players sitting at third base (the seat on the dealer's right) can negatively impact other players' odds by either taking what would have been the dealer's bust card or leaving the dealer a good card. The truth is that a bad player sitting at third base could just as easily impact the game in a good way. But the player sitting there does not have a direct impact on the outcome of the dealer's hand. Card counters, however, will benefit more by sitting at third base, so as to view as many cards as possible before acting on their hand. If playing Blackjack in an online casino, seating position certainly does not matter. It is just you and the dealer, unless of course, you are participating in an online tournament.

7. Is there a difference in edge between single deck and multiple deck games?
Yes. Generally speaking, the fewer the decks, the lower the edge. Although, other rules will also impact the edge to a certain degree. With more decks, there is less chance for the dealer to bust and fewer Blackjacks (which pay 3 to 2). Fewer decks also provides more advantage to card counters.