Blackjack

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Originally Posted by shvictor

To answer your first question: practice practice practice. Watch other players too. After awhile you'll spot the players that are using basic strategy, and the more you see it the faster you will learn it. As far as bankroll goes thats pretty much up to you. I usually sit down with $100 at a 5 dollar table. If you are counting cards I suggest you sit down with at least 100 times the minimum bet to account for big swings you are inevitably going to have. Most of all just have fun. Unless this is going to be your job its all about having fun.

Sound advice.

Your bankroll should equal the amount of money you are willing to sacrifice for the amount of time you plan on playing. You WILL NOT make money. Well before you start making money, you will know what your bankroll should be.

Again, you will not make money. You'll win some, you'll lose some, but when you average it out over the long haul, you will lose (by playing basic or worse).

Have fun, and play to have fun. Most guys who lose their asses decide to start playing for profit at your level. Its entertainment and leave it at that.