Memorize the perfect-play chart cold. This alone cuts the house edge to 0.5%. Deviation plays add another edge.
Dealer hits soft 17? That adds 0.2 percent. Late surrender allowed? That cuts your losses on bad hands. Always check the rules displayed at the table.
Possible but harder online. Shallow penetration and continuous shuffling machines make counting difficult. Still worth learning for single-deck or shallow-shoe games.
Practice at low minimum tables until basic strategy is automatic. Then gradually move up in limits. Do not jump straight to high-stakes tables.
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