By Samantha Williams
Blackjack is popularly played in casinos all over the world and has been adapted for play on the internet incredibly well. The fact that this game lends itself so well to an online presence has also resulted in many variations of the game being designed by casino software companies. Websites are not static entities, they need to constantly change and grow in order to remain successful, and as online casinos are primarily for entertainment purposes, this factor is even more vital.
For this reason new games are constantly developed and old favorites evolve. Blackjack as you may know is a game based on the number 21. Originally from France and according to the dictionary “vingt-et-un (vt-) n. Games, see blackjack.[French, twenty-one : vingt, twenty + et, and + un, one.]” are a group of games based on winning on the number twenty one.
This game and all its variations may be played as a casino card game, against the dealer in a virtual or live environment, or even as a video game, in much the same way as video poker is played. It can be played with one hand or many more hands per set, depending on the variation of the game being played.
It is a very simple game to grasp and the beauty of playing online is that the newbie (new online player) is able to get a few rounds free of charge until they get the hang of playing. The simplicity of this game is one of the reasons for its popularity, but the fact that it can be played for relatively low wagers also makes it a wise choice, particularly in terms of new gamblers.
Interestingly enough blackjack also happens to have one of the lowest house edges. More than likely due to the fact that it is a very fast game, so its turnover is also fast. The faster a game plays the less house edge is required to make a profit for the casino and this is to the gamblers advantage!
Mathematically the house always has the edge however it is possible to card count when playing blackjack, but I always say this saps the fun out of the game. Remember that any online gambler should leave the professional gambling up to the professional. We play this game and most other casino games for fun and the skill lies very much in having the luck to win against the dealer. It this is winning aspect that makes it so much fun to play! Getting too serious about it all can suck some of the life out of the game.
Bearing this in mind, it is also important to remember to never gamble more than you can afford. This applies not only to playing blackjack, but also any other casino game you may be attracted to, no matter how innocuous they may seem to be.
