Blackjack Money Management
Blackjack games can be like rollercoasters,
with large winning and losing swings during the course of play. Be
prepared and don't get discouraged by these swings, because correct
play will make you a winner in the long run.
As a rule of thumb, multiply your normal
bet by 40 to determine how much to put on the table for one session
of play. If you're betting $2 at a time, $80 will be sufficient.
With $5 bets, about $200 will be needed. You can even hedge and take
less, about $50 for $2 bets and $100 for $5 bets, but that's cutting
it a little too thin.
Remember, play only with money you can
afford to lose, that won't affect you financially and/or
emotionally. Try to double your stake at the table. If you do, leave
at once. You've done well. Or, if the table is choppy, and you're
ahead, endeavor to leave a winner.
If you're losing, don't lose more than you
bring to the table. Set a loss limit, and never reach into your
pocket for more money. The first loss is the cheapest.
Money management can be as important as
good play. Keep control of your emotions and your money, and you'll
be a winner.
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