OK i know its not poker, didnt know where else to post though.

Is blackjack beatable? or is it a mugs game?

None of the casinos near me offer any poker games (except for 3-card-stud i think its called..).
Ive always avoided gambling on games like blackjack, roullette and craps etc. But is blackjack beatable consistently? or is the house the only winner over the long term? ive never tried my hand at counting cards and i dont think i'd be able to pull it off without a pen and paper at the table