Do Blackjack Strategies Really Help?

It may seem that strategies for playing Blackjack would be unnecessary once you learn the rules of how to play the game. This is not necessarily true unless you don't mind walking away a loser almost every time you play. I have reviewed various websites containing Blackjack Strategies and tips and found that they all contain basically the same information but some provide a little extra for a price.
Websites that offer free tips and strategies give you information on the general rules of playing the game. They will include charts that show you when to Hit, Stand, Double Down and Split. Information on various strategies of betting can also be found on these sites and some also include instructions on Card Counting and Money Management. With any card counting strategy, it is extremely important that you pay strict attention to the instructions for hiding the fact that you are counting cards because no casino tolerates card-counting. On-land or on-line, they will ban you from the casino if you are caught.
The Blackjack Strategy packages that are for sale and come in the form of a course or an e-book offer the same things but also promise that they will teach you their "secret strategies" that will make you able to walk away with hundreds or thousands of dollars each time you play. Some of these packages range in price from $59.00 to $67.00. If you can sift through all of the hype and promises of riches beyond your wildest dreams, they actually offer some really good strategies and tips for playing the game and strategically placing your bets on the various hands to help you minimize your loses and maximize winnings.
There are Blackjack Strategies for on-line casinos as well. They are card-counting software packages that allow you to plug in the cards dealt and the program will tell you whether to Hit, Stand, Double Down or Split. One product called Blackjack Sniper has been independently tested and proven to result in 22% returns on your wagers. The product currently sells for $39.95 and is definitely worth the money since it provides a tremendous advantage over the usual 0.5% to 1.5% return on your money from basic blackjack strategies.
In either case, the next time you are planning a trip to a casino, river boat or to your computer for on-line fun, you should look into some of these strategies before you play. Maybe this time you really will walk away with thousands of dollars in your pocket!