
Introduction to Online Blackjack (Part 1 of 3)
by Edward Rogers, News Staff Writer
November 15, 2007
All
right, so you mastered the "intricacies" of internet
casino slots in our last installment of online casino
game introductions.
Maybe slots just aren’t your thing, however. Do you
prefer a casino game with more strategy? How about Blackjack
then? Blackjack is a perennially, well-loved
card game that made the leap from land-based casinos
like those in Las Vegas to the realm of online gambling
with no decrease in popularity.
In fact, Blackjack can
arguably be said to be more popular than ever before.
With the wide range of online casinos offering the game
and spin-off variations of the classic Blackjack rules,
there is literally an entire universe of variety for
internet casino players to explore. Like its
closely-related cousin, Poker, Blackjack is as much a
game of skill as it is chance and luck. With a few
strategies, you too can at least come out in the green after a
session of Blackjack in the online
casino.
First of all, you should absolutely capitalize on the
fact that Blackjack has some of the lowest house odds of
any online casino diversion. What does this mean to you?
Well, the internet casino’s house edge is smaller,
meaning that you stand a greater chance of winning
overall. Obviously, this can be made to work in
your favor.
Sadly, the vast majority of Blackjack novices go to
online casinos unaware of their increased advantage,
giving the edge back to the house and dealer. You, of
course, are going in with your facts under your belt –
so hunker down and listen up...
Continue to part 2 here.
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