Big swings in BJ?

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If you're not counting cards, your best option is to walk away. If you HAVE to gamble (although I have no idea why you'd have to), bet everything you have on one hand and then walk away as it gives you the best odds of doubling your bankroll.

Otherwise, count cards and play optimally. If you have to, make INEXPENSIVE errors to improve your longevity at the game; if you start making EXPENSIVE errors for cover, you could find yourself eating into your win-rate; your edge in BJ is pretty small.

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There are ways to get an edge in BJ even without counting cards.

Play at off peak shifts and try to get a rookie dealer with bad mechanics.

About 7-8 months ago, I was at a Vegas casino (on the South end of the Strip, so not some crappy locals joint) and was pleasantly surprised when the rookie dealer that rotated to my table was inadvertantly flashing her hole card to me asshe dealt it. This happened on every hand. I was in third base and he held the card higher than she should have.

I upped my bets and soon went from beting greens to betting purples.

Things like this happen every day, but you have to be on the lookout for them.