Blackjack is a game that reminds me of a roller coaster. It’s a game that kicks off slowly, but gradually gains speed. As you slowly build up your bankroll, you feel as though you are on your way to the top of the coaster and then when you are not expecting it, the bottom collapses.

Blackjack is so incredibly like a rollercoaster the similarities are eerie. As is the case with the popular fair ground experience, your black jack game will peak and things will appear as though they are going great for a time before it bottoms out yet again. Undoubtedly you have to be a blackjack player that is able to readjust to the ups and downs of the game given that the game of black jack is packed full with them.

If you like the mini coaster, one that can’t go too high or fast, then bet small. If you find the only way that you can enjoy the coaster ride is with a much bigger wager, then jump aboard for the coaster ride of your life on the monster coaster. The high-roller will love the view from the monster roller coaster because he or she is not thinking on the drop as they rush hastily to the top of the game.

A win goal and a loss limit works well in blackjack, but very few bettors adhere to it. In blackjack, if you "get on the rollercoaster" as it’s going up, that is just great, but when the cards "go south" and the coaster begins to flip and turn, you had better get out in a hurry.

If you don’t, you will not necessarily recall how much you enjoyed the good life while your bank roll was "up". The only thing you will remember is a lot of uncertainties, an amazing ride and your head in the stratosphere. As you are recounting "what ifs", you won’t clearly remember how "high up" you went but you will remember that devastating drop as clear as day.