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Even those readers who are not mathematically inclined should read the first part of this chapter, which dispels the ten most common misconceptions about the game. The last half presents a variety of information and tables likely to be of more interest to those players who enjoy figuring out odds for themselves and understanding the [...]

Bet-ranging systems vary from the sublime to the ridiculous. Unfortunately, none is of any real advantage to the player in the long run. Some seem to work better than others in the short term or under specific playing conditions, but not one is of any benefit financially.
Perhaps the most famous betting system ever devised is [...]

The only relevant factor when deciding whether or not to take insurance is the probability that the dealer will get a T (a 10-valued card) to go with his Ace. Insurance is truly a proposition bet, which should be considered a completely independent event from whatever your two-card total happens to be. Since the insurance [...]

This is a commonly held view among players who have no grasp of probability theory, the law of averages, chance, luck, or odds in general. Many seemingly experienced players believe, for example, that how the third-base player plays his hand influences whether the dealer will draw a pat hand or bust. Or, when someone decides [...]

According to BS one should always split Aces and 8s, but never T’s. Unless you are counting the cards and know the appropriate MBS indices, you should abide by BS rules. But, just because you see players failing to split Aces or 8s, or splitting T’s, do not automatically assume that they are making playing [...]