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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