Published on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 by Betting And Games In the casino, online and offline, blackjack - or sometimes called 21 - is by far the most popular card game. The object of the game is simple and clear-cut. You need to acquire a hand that is as close to 21 as possible without exceeding 21. In addition, you are playing against the dealer and not the other players at the table so you need to be closer to 21 than the d...

Published on Friday, March 25, 2011 by Betting And Games European blackjack is somewhat similar to that of original blackjack in the fact that you attempt to get as close to the total of 21 with your cards without going over, which is also known as busting. In order to win, your hand must be closer to 21 than the dealer’s hand. You are only playing against the dealer and not the other players at the table. When it com...

Published on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 by Betting And Games To find success in playing blackjack, you need to learn and implement general blackjack strategy. I’m not necessarily talking about basic strategy, which involves mathematical formulas and what not, but instead, just general strategies that will help you win or at least not lose as much. Below, you’ll find a list of some general blackjack strategies that will help...

Published on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 by Betting And Games When we are playing blackjack in a live, land-based casino, we can use a card counting strategy.  While it may not be legal in most casinos, people still count the cards.  Counting the cards can be much to your advantage if you know how to do it properly as you’ll be able to determine whether you should hit or stand or if the dealer is likely going to beat you. ...

Published on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 by Betting And Games Blackjack can be an interesting and fun game.  The great thing about Blackjack is that it is easy to understand and play, which is probably why the game is so popular throughout the world in casinos and in online casinos.  However, as with any game, there are a couple parts of the game that aren’t adequately perceived by many individuals:  insurance and doubling ...