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Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Play Blackjack, But Play for Fun and Practice

When you play Blackjack at any online casino, you should acknowledge that you are playing for fun. This means you must never lose more than you can afford to lose, and don't ever think of this game or any other casino game as a get rich quick scheme. These games are designed to give you a fair go but are still games of chance. Some players may get lucky and win big, and luck definitely counts, but you can maximize your chances of winning and minimize your risk of losing by understanding the game better.

No matter what casino you play in, if you play Blackjack by the book, your chances of winning are better and losing less. It is very simple to do this, but you also have to realize there are many variations of this game. With the advent of online casinos and gambling the variations have even evolved into more.

You need to play a few hands of your favorite variations before you get the hang of the game, and the beauty of playing at an online casino, is that you can play for free. Spend as much time as you can practicing these games before you start playing for real money. Only take on real play when you feel completely confident that you know the rules and betting strategies required.

Basic Blackjack strategy will teach you that no matter what game you play, if you are dealt a hand of 17 or more, you stick. If you have 16 or less and the dealer is showing a 7 or higher, take another card, and always assume that the dealer has a picture card un-revealed. Learn how to split your hand and double down, and when this should be done, it is important. Once you have mastered these very basic strategies, you should be able to play blackjack for a good while and have fun taking money from the house!

posted by Clark Gamble at Play Blackjack, But Play for Fun and Practice

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