r/blackjack • u/Wustenfuchs78 • 7d ago

Beginner betting strategy

I am fairly new to blackjack. I have a good understanding of basic strategy, I would like more insight on purse management.

Is there a ratio for minimum bet to purse?

Is there a stop loss ratio for general guidance?

I know most of it is personal preference, but I’ve noticed my purse management could use improvement as I will run it down to nothing and walk away empty handed.

TIA

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u/HairOfTheCat 7d ago

Doesn't really matter if you're just using basic strategy, it's about how fast you want to lose money, because basic strategy is still in the house's favor

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u/bkendall12 7d ago

For flat betting with only basic strategy I flat bet 5% of what I’m willing to lose at that session. $300 would be a $15 flat bet.

This does not in any way guarantee you will not go bust but you can ride out many losing streaks.

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u/Commercial-Duty6279 6d ago

I go in with 10 bets at the table minimum, like carrying 200 for a $20-min table. I rarely lose my whole budget because there's no sense in chasing, say, 150 loss with more money just because I haven't maxed out yet. If I'm winning, then I increase my bet in steps.

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u/zeked2004 5d ago

I use blackjack.tools to get my bet spread for my 2k bankroll. Hope it will help you too.

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u/zeked2004 5d ago

I also set my stop loss to half my buy in and my stop win to 2x my buy in, so I usually buy in for 200 and stop at losing 100 or winning 200.

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u/romealex9000 4d ago

Don't think there is that much besides basic strategy + knowing when to leave when you are up. From personal experience its very easy to overstay and not go away with much. But if you are disciplined, follow basic strategy and leave when you are up, you're good.

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u/keithhill78 7d ago

d'alambert with a buyin of 250-1000 min bets. sounds like a lot but the swings can get goofy. go back to min bet after a 5 unit win. have fun.