blackjackmetro.com » Playing http://www.blackjackmetro.com The Best Blackjack Online Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:55:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Playing Blackjack Online http://www.blackjackmetro.com/playing-blackjack-online.html http://www.blackjackmetro.com/playing-blackjack-online.html#comments Sun, 13 Jun 2010 07:12:59 +0000 admin http://www.blackjackmetro.com/playing-blackjack-online.html Playing Blackjack Online.

Quick introduction: Blackjack is a very simple card game to learn and can be picked up ... more]]> Playing Blackjack Online.

Quick introduction: Blackjack is a very simple card game to learn and can be picked up quickly. The game can be played with any standard deck of 52 cards, before playing the cards are shuffled so each new card is random. When playing blackjack you are playing against the dealer, in the case of online blackjack the dealer is a computer. The main aim of the game is to try and make the cards total, or get as close a score to 21 as you can using 2 or more cards, Face cards (Kings, Queens and Jacks) are all worth 10 points and Ace cards can be counted as either as 1 or 11, all other cards are worth their numerical value. If you go over 21 then your bust and its game over, you need to beat the dealer without going bust.

Blackjack has always been a very popular casino game and seems to be increasing in popularity lately, it’s one of the most played card games online; this is due to the growth of online casinos and gambling websites. Now people can easily play blackjack from the comfort of their own home and don’t have to go all the way to a land-based casino. Many people choose to play blackjack online because of the convenience, you can play when you want, any time of day or night from the comfort of your own chair with no other distractions around you that might occur in a land based casino.

If your looking to play online blackjack for free then you can play at a casino site. The games at online casino websites are very entertaining and have great graphics, most sites will let you play for free with pretend money accounts so you can learn about the game and practice your skills. As with all casino games blackjack can become addictive. Playing blackjack for free is the best way to learn the game. You can also play for real money if you want to provided you are over the age of 18 and it is legal for you to do so in your own country.

]]> http://www.blackjackmetro.com/playing-blackjack-online.html/feed 0 Guide to Playing Blackjack for Fun and for Profit http://www.blackjackmetro.com/guide-to-playing-blackjack-for-fun-and-for-profit.html http://www.blackjackmetro.com/guide-to-playing-blackjack-for-fun-and-for-profit.html#comments Sat, 12 Jun 2010 07:25:31 +0000 admin http://www.blackjackmetro.com/guide-to-playing-blackjack-for-fun-and-for-profit.html Guide to playing blackjack for fun and for profit

Playing Blackjack is great fun, for anybody who has played ... more]]> Guide to playing blackjack for fun and for profit

Playing Blackjack is great fun, for anybody who has played it, you know it can be quite enjoyable and easy enough to learn and play. For those who have not, it’s easy enough to learn at Online casinos, where you can practice for free until you’re ready to play. This article will walk you through a few hands of blackjack so you can see just how easy it is.

Online casinos allow you to play blackjack, also known as 21, any time you so desire. I had never been to an online casino before, but recently tried it, playing my favorite game against an online dealer, and I found it to be the same exact game I know and love when I go to regular casinos. I did okay win-loss wise at the online casino, but had a lot of fun regardless. Blackjack dealers at online casinos have to follow the same house rules that regular dealers do, meaning they have to take a hit on 16 or stand on 17, and also online dealers get the house advantage, meaning they win in the event of any tie.

The rules to blackjack are fairly simple, whether you’re playing at an online casino from a computer or wireless device, or standing in a casino in the hot desert sands of Las Vegas. You start out with two cards, one face down, one face up, so everybody playing knows one card that you have. This is important, because that one exposed card your opponent is showing can help to tell you what you need to do. You may stay pat, or stand, or take cards until you’re satisfied with your hand, this is called taking a hit. You want to add the values of the cards together and get 21 or as close to it as you can. The values are easy to discern, 2 through 9 equal their inherent value, face cards equal 10, and an ace can be either 1 or 11 depending on what you want. If you’re dealt a 21, a face card or a ten and an ace, you win automatically, unless the dealer is dealt 21, then because of house rules, the dealer wins the tie. If you go over 21 you bust, and this means you automatically lose, game over. Simple enough, right?

I’ll walk you through a few hands of blackjack from my online casino experience and you’ll see how easy a game it really is. My first hand, the dealer had a 2 of hearts showing. I had a 8 of clubs. My hidden card was an ace of diamonds. This gave me an aggregate score of either 9 or 19. 19 is a pretty good hand, only a tie, 20 or 21 would beat it. I hit stand. The dealer took a hit. He drew a 7 of spades. Since the highest hand it could possibly have was 13, I knew it would take at least a card. It stood after taking 1 card. This meant that it had at least 17. When we exposed our hands the dealer had a jack of clubs. We each had 19. The house rules stipulate that a tie goes to the house. The dealer won.

The next hand I was dealt a King of spades and an ace of hearts. 21! Blackjack meant I won unless the dealer also had an aggregate score of 21. I hit the button and won with my blackjack. It doesn’t happen all the time but it sure is nice and easy when it does. I’ll personally take all the easy money I can get.

The third hand I showed a 4 of diamonds and had a 9 of spades. The dealer showed a king of hearts. I had options here which I’ll explain. I could stand even though I only had a 13 in my hand. Why would I do that? There are a lot of face cards out there. A ten means I’d bust, or go over 21 and automatically lose. By standing, if the dealer has a 6 or less, they must take a hit and they could bust. However, there was a distinct possibility that the dealer had a 7 or better, meaning they would have to stand and would automatically win. Since the odds seemed to me to be in the favor of the dealer having a 7 or better, since over 60% of the cards are a 7 or better, I decided to take my chance and take a hit. I drew a 6 of spades. This gave me a hand of 19. The dealer stood and showed a 7 of diamonds. He held a 17. The house rules, which helped the dealer in game 1 when we tied, now, hurt the dealer in the third game. The dealer had been forced to stand pat on 17 which allowed me to win. I was up two games to one. I ended up playing about a dozen hands and won three more than I lost6. Not only did I have fun but I won a little bit of money as well. I like pastimes that put some dinero in your pocket. I wish online bowling or online solitaire or online golf did the same thing but they don’t. To win money on the Internet, you simply have to go to an online casino. Blackjack isn’t the only game you can win money with. Other fun online casino games like baccarat and roulette or keno and virtual slots are fun as well. Some games pay out smaller than others and some games rely more on strategy than luck. Some games have higher odds and require more luck than strategy, but the payouts are more often than not higher. As with anything in life, the higher the risk the higher the reward. Either way, you can’t win if you don’t play. As you can see, winning at blackjack in an online casino is a cakewalk! Now that you know how to play, you can see for yourself.

]]> http://www.blackjackmetro.com/guide-to-playing-blackjack-for-fun-and-for-profit.html/feed 0 Playing Blackjack At An Online Casino — A Better Choice http://www.blackjackmetro.com/playing-blackjack-at-an-online-casino-a-better-choice.html http://www.blackjackmetro.com/playing-blackjack-at-an-online-casino-a-better-choice.html#comments Sun, 06 Jun 2010 06:42:58 +0000 admin http://www.blackjackmetro.com/playing-blackjack-at-an-online-casino-a-better-choice.html Whether you call it blackjack or “21″, you’ll call it more fun when you play blackjack at an ... more]]> Whether you call it blackjack or “21″, you’ll call it more fun when you play blackjack at an online casino. Online casinos offer all of the blackjack action of physical casinos but none of the distractions and additional expenses like food, beverages, hotel rooms and gasoline. You get real blackjack casino action and 100% of your bankroll can be dedicated to playing the game.

Blackjack rules can vary widely between online casinos so it’s a good idea to read the online blackjack help page before you begin playing.

Depending upon the rules of when a dealer can hit and when the dealer must stand, the house edge for online blackjack can vary between a low of 0.18% to an amazing high of 0.93%. Since you don’t want to be playing blackjack at an online casino where the house wins 93 out of every 100 hands, you really need to pay attention before you plunk your money down.

Although many people still play the “standard” version of Blackjack or “21″, there are several variations which are becoming popular at more and more online blackjack casinos these days.

One of the more popular online casino blackjack games is called “Blackjack Switch.”

Although it is very similar to standard blackjack there are some subtle differences and features that make the game more interesting. The most notable feature is the fact that a player can actually trade cards between two open hands which, in effect, giving him the ability to create his own winning hand.

The player is required to make to equal bets before the cards are dealt. The dealer then gives each player two cards face up. The players can then switch the second card that was dealt to each hand if it will result in a better hand for them.

Besides this obvious feature, there are some other differences between standard online casino blackjack and Blackjack Switch played online.

* Blackjack Switch is played with 6 decks in the shoe.

* The dealer is permitted to hit on a soft 17.

* A player is permitted to double-down on any two cards.

* Players are permitted to double after a split.

* Players are not permitted to split a split.

* Blackjack pays even money.

* All players lose their entire wager when the dealer has a blackjack.

* If the dealer’s cards total 22 it will be treated as a push against any player who is holding 21 or less. A player blackjack beats a dealer’s 22.

Other variations of online casino blackjack include “Pontoon”, a version of blackjack that’s popular among the British, and Caribbean 21 which has a set of rules that’s so different that many people don’t even think of it as Blackjack.

But no matter which online casino version of blackjack you choose, you’re sure to have a good time without ever having to leave your home. Online casino blackjack is your best bet. Good luck!

]]> http://www.blackjackmetro.com/playing-blackjack-at-an-online-casino-a-better-choice.html/feed 0 Playing Blackjack on the Internet http://www.blackjackmetro.com/playing-blackjack-on-the-internet.html http://www.blackjackmetro.com/playing-blackjack-on-the-internet.html#comments Sat, 05 Jun 2010 06:37:24 +0000 admin http://www.blackjackmetro.com/playing-blackjack-on-the-internet.html Blackjack is a gambling game that originated in France. The game has been transported from France to other ... more]]> Blackjack is a gambling game that originated in France. The game has been transported from France to other parts of the world. It has witnessed great changes over time. These changes have brought about many differences in the way in which the game is played all over the world.

There were changes that even brought about revolution in the manner in which the game was played, such as playing online. This is now the most popular way to enjoy playing blackjack, as players can play anywhere at any time.

Online Revolution

Now it is possible to play blackjack online. You might wonder how to play the game online if you are new to this aspect of blackjack. But there are experts who have studied the game and will give you the necessary instructions before or even whilst playing.

There are online guides which can be referred to to know more about the game.There are numerous software programs that players can purchase to help with decisions, strategy, counting and tracking.

Many experienced players have wonderful experiences in playing blackjack both offline and online. Along with the facility to play blackjack online, there are latest updates, news and other information regarding the game posted in many web sites……..such as this one! You will learn how to play blackjack using effective methods like card counting and card tracking.

To play blackjack online, it is compulsory to know the basic rules of the game. The game is all about receiving cards to make it a total count of 21 and it should not be over that. To know the card count, it is essential to understand the value of each card. The Kings, Queens and Jacks have a value of 10. Aces can bear a count of 1 or 11 depending on the situation, while all other cards have 9 points.

Variety of Games

Often there will be more different variants of blackjack available online than in land base casinos. For example many sites will have up to 5 or 6 different variants of the game. This is due to the fact that online casinos do not have to train “real” people in the fine details, rules and variants of the game.

A popular style of blackjack that is becoming increasingly popular is Hold-em Blackjack, which is a blend of traditional blackjack and poker. With this type of blackjack you are playing against other players instead of a dealer, and you can even bluff with your hand!

Another aspect popular with online play is multi table play, where you can play unlimited games of blackjack at once, on more than one table. This is for the more experienced player and concentration is the key here, as making multiple decisions quickly is optimal.

What you have to take notice of while playing online blackjack is that you should not bust, which means the your two card total should not cross 21. If both the player and the dealer get the same total, the game has no winner in the hand. The game starts when the dealer gives two cards each to all players. The players can decide whether they want to hit stay, double or split.

The game proceeds and when the dealer has more than 21 total in his hand, all the players are declared to win. If on the other hand, the players have a lower total than the dealer in his hand (or bust), the dealer is considered to be the winner.

Play for Free

When you are playing blackjack online you can make two choices. Either you can play for free of cost or you can play for money. Different casinos available online will give you the chance to play blackjack as per your convenience. There are several casinos that are leading in the online blackjack playing market.

Be sure to check out the revues of the online casinos that we have shown on the blackjacksnap website, all of these online casinos cater for the discerning blackjack player from beginner to expert. Many of them offer multiple types and variants of blackjack for you to play

Or if you would like to play for free, go to the free blackjack games section on this website, where you can choose one of six blackjack games to play at your leisure………and yes its FREE !

]]> http://www.blackjackmetro.com/playing-blackjack-on-the-internet.html/feed 0 How to Make Money Playing Blackjack Online http://www.blackjackmetro.com/how-to-make-money-playing-blackjack-online.html http://www.blackjackmetro.com/how-to-make-money-playing-blackjack-online.html#comments Sun, 23 May 2010 06:46:42 +0000 admin http://www.blackjackmetro.com/how-to-make-money-playing-blackjack-online.html Are you tired of playing slots? Got dejected of losing money to slots machines? If you are really ... more]]> Are you tired of playing slots? Got dejected of losing money to slots machines? If you are really so, try out with blackjack online.The rules of blackjack are easy to understand and hence the game is simple to play. You can in fact, play the game by reducing the house advantage to almost 1%.

Some games of blackjack with interesting bonus features can be played with even less than 1% house edge. But to play the game efficiently, you are required to implement correct strategies. You can in fact make good amount of money, if you really know to play the game by planning effective strategies. The following are some tips to make money playing blackjack.

Tips to Make Money by Playing Blackjack Online

Blackjack is a game of strategy. If you are expert in implementing right basic strategy, you can surely win a good hand in blackjack. Look out for the basic strategy from the Internet, else you can also take help from an expert blackjack player to develop the skills.

Practice blackjack before you start playing the game with real money. Though the game can be played with variable house edge but if you take incorrect strategic decisions, you are sure to lose your money. So, sign up with a good online casino and start playing the game for free by opting the ‘play for fun’ mode.

If playing with real money, start playing the games with ample financial resource. You can’t afford to forget the strategies due to financial constraints while playing the game. You may stake the money you can afford to lose The more money you bet the greater is your chance of winning large fortune.

Many reputed casinos offer lucrative blackjack bonus offers. Learn to make full use of the bonuses in order to make money by playing blackjack online.

]]> http://www.blackjackmetro.com/how-to-make-money-playing-blackjack-online.html/feed 0 Playing Blackjack — to Win Part 1 http://www.blackjackmetro.com/playing-blackjack-to-win-part-1.html http://www.blackjackmetro.com/playing-blackjack-to-win-part-1.html#comments Thu, 06 May 2010 07:28:56 +0000 admin http://www.blackjackmetro.com/playing-blackjack-to-win-part-1.html If you like the thrill and excitement of a good card game and the anticipation of winning and ... more]]> If you like the thrill and excitement of a good card game and the anticipation of winning and earning some money with the odds in your favor, playing Blackjack is for you.

So, how do you beat the dealer?

Quite simply when playing blackjack you are looking at the odds and probabilities of the cards in relation to:

1. What your hand is

2. What cards could come from the deck

When playing blackjack there is statistically a best way to play every hand and this is known as basic strategy. If you add card counting that helps you calculate the odds of cards coming out of the deck, then you can increase your bet size when the odds are in your favor and decrease them when they are not.

You are only going to win under half the hands you play, so it is important that you adjust bet size when the odds are in your favor.

To do this when playing blackjack you must use basic strategy and card counting to win.

Basic strategy and card counting

Since mathematicians and scientists have been studying playing Blackjack all sorts of complicated systems have arisen, including “card counting” but although the theory is complicated card counting is actually straightforward when you play Blackjack.

If when playing blackjack you card count correctly (even if the game uses multiple decks), you can tilt the odds to your favor.

Blackjack basic strategy

Blackjack basic strategy is centered around a simple system of how your bet based upon the hand you are dealt and is statistically the best hand to use without card counting which we will cover in a moment. It tells you when playing blackjack when you should hit or stand.

It’s extremely simple to do and is soon committed to memory and until then you can get free printed cards off the internet

Using it when you play blackjack will bring down the casino’s odds advantage to near to even.

Card counting getting the odds in your favor

Card counting works and players use a card counting system gain an edge over the casino.

The reason for this is simple.

Low cards favor the dealer in blackjack and high cards favor the player.

Low cards favor the dealer because they help him make winning totals on his hands when he is stiff (has a 12, 13, 14, 15, or 16 total on his first two cards).

In casino blackjack, you can stand on your stiffs if you want to, but the dealer cannot.

He has no choice to make, but you do and this is your advantage. The rules of the playing blackjack require that dealers hit stiffs no matter how rich the deck is in high cards that will bust him.

The high cards favor the player because they may bust the dealer when he hits his stiffs and also because both tens and Aces mean blackjacks.

Although blackjacks are, evenly distributed between the dealer and the player, the fact is that the player gets paid more (3:2) when he receives a blackjack so the player has an advantage.

You don’t have to count the numbers of each of the individual card in order to know when you have an advantage over the casino.

You only need to know when the deck is rich or poor in high cards and you can up your bet when the odds are in your favor.

This is a simple explanation of why card-counting systems work, but gives you an insight into why the logic works.

When playing blackjack over the longer term card counting will help tilt the odds in your favor by to around 2%

So how do you card count and what pitfalls do you need to avoid when playing blackjack check out part 2 of this article for the answers.

]]> http://www.blackjackmetro.com/playing-blackjack-to-win-part-1.html/feed 0 The Advantages of Playing Blackjack Online http://www.blackjackmetro.com/the-advantages-of-playing-blackjack-online.html http://www.blackjackmetro.com/the-advantages-of-playing-blackjack-online.html#comments Wed, 05 May 2010 06:36:32 +0000 admin http://www.blackjackmetro.com/the-advantages-of-playing-blackjack-online.html Blackjack is one of the most popular card games in gambling history. Now you don’t have to go ... more]]> Blackjack is one of the most popular card games in gambling history. Now you don’t have to go all the way to Las Vegas to play blackjack for fun or real money, because many Internet casinos offer online blackjack. The advantages of playing blackjack online are numerous, and some gamblers enjoy online play even more than live casino play. Here are just some of the advantages of playing blackjack online.

One of the advantages of playing blackjack online is the convenience. You can play online blackjack 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, because that’s when online casinos are open. Whenever you’re ready to play online blackjack, there will be a game waiting for you. You don’t have to leave your house and stand around in a smoky casino waiting for a table to open up. Online blackjack is available right from your home computer, and you will never have to wait for a seat.

Choice of play is another one of the advantages of playing blackjack online. One of the great things about the game of blackjack is that it relies far more on skill than luck. Many reputable Internet casinos will let you play online blackjack for free as often as you like, so you can get plenty of practice in and sharpen your blackjack skills before you start playing for money. You can also play any of the different variations of blackjack when you play at an Internet casino, and shop around for the rules that are the most favorable, such as blackjack tables where the dealer does not have the soft 17 rule, or where the DOA (Double On All) and DAS (Double After Split) rules are in effect. These are just a few of the advantages of playing blackjack online!

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