In about an hour you can learn the basic strategies needed to play blackjack and increase your odds against the house. If you are consistent in your play you stand a good chance of walking out with some of the casinos money. You can be a winner in Las Vegas.Difficulty: EasyTime Required: One hourHere's How:

If you have ten or eleven, you should double down, double your bet, that is if your total is more than the dealers upcard, if not just hit. Example, You have ten and the dealer is showing an 8, double down. YouIf you have a soft 13 - 18, an ace and a 6 make a soft 17, Double down when the dealers upcard is 5 or 6
Always split a pair of aces or 8'shave 10 and the dealer is showing a ten as well, just hit.
If you have 17 or higher, stand
If the total of your cards equals nine or lower you should hit.
Never split 4's, 5's or 10's
If you have 12 to 16, hit when the dealers upcard is the number seven or higher, stand the dealer is showing anything smaller than a 7.