I think it is not an easy question to answer. As you play the game, you will get some ideas in your mind but you can’t tell whether that is correct or not.
The basic rule of blackjack is that if you have a winning hand then you should stop. But, some players will play till they win or lose everything. So, the next question is when should you split in blackjack?
There is no exact answer to this question. There are a lot of factors that will influence your decision and you need to decide accordingly. Let me tell you some important tips for you to make the right decision.
1. How much money do you have?
If you have a large amount of money, then you need to stop as soon as you see the winning hand. But if you have less amount of money, then you need to continue playing till you win or lose everything.
2. Are you winning or losing?
If you are winning, then you need to stop as soon as you get the winning hand. But if you are losing, then you need to continue playing till you get the winning hand.
3. What is the dealer’s count?
If the dealer is counting up, then you need to stop as soon as you get the winning hand. But if the dealer is counting down, then you need to continue playing until you get the winning hand.
4. Is the dealer showing you cards?
If the dealer is showing you cards, then you need to stop as soon as you get the winning hand. But if the dealer is not showing you cards, then you need to continue playing.
5. What is your bankroll?
If your bankroll is low, then you need to stop as soon as you get the winning hand. But if your bankroll is high, then you need to continue playing till you win or lose everything.
6. Is the game on a progressive system?
If the game is on a progressive system, then you need to stop as soon as you get the winning hand. But if the game is not on a progressive system, then you need to continue playing.
7. What is your current bet?
If you are betting a small amount of money, then you need to stop as soon as you get the winning hand. But if you are betting a large amount of money, then you need to continue playing.
8. How many cards are left?
If you have a large amount of cards left, then you need to stop as soon as you get the winning hand. But if you have less cards left, then you need to continue playing.
Conclusion: There are a lot of factors that will affect your decision to stop or continue playing. You need to analyze each factor and then make a right decision.