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The Common Myths of Blackjack

With so many blackjack players around the world, several myths have arisen out of the desire of most players to win. At first glance, these myths may look very legitimate but beware - these unfounded beliefs can make you lose a game more than you can win it. It pays to know the different blackjack myths and how you can avoid falling into their trap.

Many people think that a blackjack player's ultimate goal is to get as close to 21 as possible. No, your real objective is to beat the dealer's hand. What's the use of getting a 20 if your dealer has a 21? With this in mind, it is advisable to stand and wait if you already have a good idea of what's on the dealer's hand.

Another common myth is that you should not split your double 9's against the dealer's open 9 card. This is not true because a dealer can beat you even if you have an 18. It's way better to be on the side of caution and split your hand.

Still another myth is that bad players are also bad for your chances of winning. The fact is that bad players are good for you if you don't allow them to affect your chances of winning. So just focus on your hand and ignore the bad players. Remember, it's you against the dealer, not against your fellow players.

There are also a few myths that have something to do with luck, like the myth of the "hot" dealer and the turn to win. A fair dealer has no control over the outcome of a game aside from following the rules set by the casino. You should not blame the dealer for your losses because your winning and losing is entirely dependent on your own cards, not the dealer's cards.

Some players also think that their "turn to win" is forthcoming. In blackjack, your odds of winning are unique to each deal of the card. Your previous and current hands have no effect whatsoever on your future hands, so that so-called "turn to win" is purely rubbish.

Some players also wrongly believe that a 2 is the dealer's best open card. While there is a grain of truth to this myth since it can often result in a 21 for the dealer, you are more likely to lose if the dealer has a face card than a 2 card.

Now that you have understood the common blackjack myths, it's time to ignore these myths and pay attention to what really matters in blackjack - your strategies.