Blackjack Seating

[queen of hearts]

I recently read somewhere that the seating in Blackjack is important in the game. That if you want to win you need to sit in either the first or second seats that are delt cards.

I was wondering if anyone else here also agrees with this or have heard about it??

A short time ago I went to a local casino to play the slot games, but decided it was time to try something new, so I went to the Blackjack table. I didn't win but I did have fun playing the game.

Though if seating is one of the keys to winning I might give it another try if one of the first two seats are open.

[VegasLuvsMe]

From my experience in one-deck blackjack games; I've won more often in the first or second seat, to the left of the blackjack dealer, and that's usually when there are four or more players at the table.

Another thing I've noticed while playing at a blackjack table; if there are four or five players at the table and one gets up, leaving one less player, the amount of winnning hands seem to be less often.

One time I went to a multi-deck blackjack table with four players. I sat in the third seat and lost every one of my hands...
And I even passed on a couple hands to see if my luck would change, but it didn't. So I left the table with less cash in my pocket.

I think it's best to play live blackjack, in the first, second or last seat at the table.
Winning blackjack hands will depend on; how many players there are, what seat you sit in and how many decks are used at the table.

Playing live blackjack with friends and a loose table is a blast and I play it whenever I get the chance (Although I'm more of a poker player ).

[queen of hearts]

I am seriously going to try my hand at live blackjack again and put these tips into use. I hope it works out well for me. I don't know anyone who couldn't use some extra spending money right now and this might be the way to get it if I can manage to find some good luck for myself,.

The table games at our local casino seems to be busy most of the time, but I will just bide my time and wait for a good seat to open and play, until then I will play the slot games that I love so much. Who knows maybe while I am waiting on a good seat to open I will manage a big win at the slots.

I don't really care how I win, just hope that I do win,.

[carmandevore]

I have run numerous computer simulations of games with varying numbers of players at the table, as well as simulations which look at players win rates according to their seating positions. I have also seem simulations and analysis of these conditions by other experts at the game. The number of players at a blackjack table will affect your win/loss rates regardless of whether you are a card-counter or basic strategy player by the shear fact that the number of hands you can play in a hour will be reduced with each player at the table. For more information you may check this link

[queen of hearts]

So in other words I also need to find a table where there are few people playing the game to help increase chances of winning.. I may be having second thoughts about trying to play blackjack in a casino. Maybe I will just stick to the little hand help electronic games I have and the internet games for my blackjack fun.

It seems to be safer to play that way.

[VegasLuvsMe]

I don't think you caught it right on the players at the blackjack table...

More players means fewer blackjack hands played from the deck or decks.

With more blackjack players you can watch the other players to see what card/s they have and figure out how to play your hand by what cards they have.
The cards they have will determine whether or not you should take a card or stay (with the hand you've got).

If you get to play at a friendly blackjack table, usually the noisiest blackjack table because players are winning hands, you can ask players at the table what they think you should do since you're new at the game.
Most times they will give you hints or flat tell you whether to take another card or stay with your hand.

I know most casinos don't like players helping other players in blackjack because this drops the house edge on winning money.
But most casinos don't mind if other players help you in blackjack, if it's your first time or you're new to the game, and they'll let other players help you out until you've learned how to play.

This comes from experience. I was once a greenhorn blackjack player myself and needed help quite often at the blackjack tables.

[Cammi]

When you take a seat at blackjack table, you should be well equipped with you basic blackjack strategy. Seating position can have a big impact on your chances for success in the game. Most of the tournaments assign seats in random fashion, by having the player draw from a blind set of seating choices. However some tournaments allow users to select their seats himself. If this option is available then it can give you extra edge, if you know how to take advantage.