Poker and blackjack are two very popular games that are played by millions of people in casinos and online. In blackjack you are playing the dealer, sticking to actions that depend on your cards. In poker you are playing against other opponents without the same set rules of action. Considering this, why would a poker player make a good blackjack player? And vice versa? Despite their differences, there are many skills that each player shares, which makes changing games a successful move.

BLACKJACK

Blackjack is the most widely played casino game in the world, but it doesn’t come with the glitz and glam of the poker tables. In blackjack you play the dealer, not other players; the aim of the game is to beat the dealer by reaching a final score higher than the dealer without exceeding 21, or allowing the dealer to draw additional cards until their hand exceeds 21 (called “busting”). Professional blackjack players tend to be characters who are problem solvers who work to set solutions; they are mathematical and methodical players.
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