Most Casinos have a minimum and maximum limit of bets. That's mostly because they don't want anyone to play this game, because it would make it harder for the experienced players to play it.
The place where you sit is not important. (Unless you're the dealer).
Other players hands don't interfere in the result of the game.
The purpose of the game is to beat the bank. Many new players think that you have to reach 21 or get the closest to it.
Don't play by the croupier's rules, you'll always lose.
Don't take for granted that the next card will be a ten, only 31% of the cards are worth ten.
The Casino's advantage is that the player always loses if he goes above 21, even if the bank does too.
Every table has minimum bets, but they vary according to the number of people in the table. If there're a lot of people, the minimum bet rises, but if there're few people the minimum bet lowers so the tables can attract more players.
BlackJack is one of the few games in which the rules can change from one casino to another, or even from one table to another in the same casino. Make sure you know the rules and strategies before you sit down to play.
