When it comes to casino games, players are often trying to find the games which offer them the closest odds to the house, helping to even out the odds of playing. While the house has an edge in virtually every casino game, they have the lowest edge in the game of BlackJack, which helps to make the game extremely popular with respect to many casino game enthusiasts. With certain strategies in place, players can lower the edge even further to a mere 0.5%.

First, don't be afraid to use a BlackJack strategy chart. If playing at a physically located casino, study the chart before heading to the table. Some casinos will allow plaers to bring BlackJack strategy charts to the game, but not all do and players should check with each casino they play at to be sure of the casino's specific rules and regulations. When playing online, players can have BlackJack strategy charts open while they have the casino website open for play, as well.

It can also help to use casino bonuses. This limits the amount of money the player is responsible for investing in the game, eliminating their odds of losing money when they play with free casino bonus money.

BlackJack games typically have simpler and more complex bits of information which can be used as strategies, which players can choose to implement into their games. Elimination BlackJack is no different. Yesterday, we discussed in our blog some of the simpler Elimination BlackJack strategies. Today, we are going to move on and discuss some of the more complex and developed pieces of information and potential strategies for use in these tournament games. Good luck!

Stiff hands in BlackJack are those which are hard twelve's through hard sixteen's. These hands are no fun for any player. In most hands, they are in no way strong enough to beat the dealer. At the same time, there is a very real chance of busting if taking another hit. Still, not all hope should be lost. There are potential double down hands which players may be dealt sporadically throughout the course of the BlackJack games. Doubling down on hands is especially popular when players possess a hard nine through a hard eleven. This is true even in elimination BlackJack games. However, during splitting situations, players are going to want to use simple common sense. It is advised that players split aces and eight's, no matter what they are facing off against in the dealer's hand. At the same time, there is no reason – ever – to split five's or ten's.

It is also advised that players utilize charts to help them throughout the course of the games.

Many of the elimination BlackJack games take place in an online environment. This is beneficial for players for a number of reasons – including the fact that players can take part in the games from a relaxed and comfortable environment. Players can join in elimination BlackJack tournaments from anywhere they have a computer and an internet connection. For many people, this means playing from the comfort of their own homes. Aside from being comfortable, which does help many players take part in the game with a more level head and open mind, players are also invited to investigate certain strategies and tips for taking part in these games.

One primary rule for such games it to always, always hit when holding a hard eight or less in your cards. There are absolutely no exceptions to this rule. At the same time, it is believed that players will want to stand when their hand contains a hard seventeen or better. There are no exceptions to either of these rules and no variations to understand as game play progresses. As a result, this makes these two concepts some of the easiest to remember – and, hence, implement throughout the course of elimination BlackJack games.

Tomorrow, we will discuss some of the more complex or evolved BlackJack strategies for use in Elimination BlackJack tournaments.

The world of gambling has seen a number of trends come and go. Traditional modes of thinking with regard to casinos and gambling games which are held there change and evolve over time, which makes for an interesting illustration and study. For example, in the middle of the 2026's, Texas Holdem Poker became extremely popular. The tournaments created a global phenomenon and now many people consider poker to be a sport, in addition to being a casino game.

Presently, one of the most enticing games available to those who play BlackJack is the elimination tournaments of BlackJack. More and more, the tournaments are attracting players and increasing in popularity. As a result, many veteran BlackJack players are looking to determine how to evolve their overall strategy so that their experience with the game of BlackJack might serve them well when it comes to elimination BlackJack games.

Elimination BlackJack is slightly different from traditional BlackJack games, but the truth of the matter is that the game does hold strong to some of the more timeless aspects of BlackJack. As such, common BlackJack strategies can be implemented, or slightly altered and then implemented, in order to help individuals make the most of their opportunities in this game. Tomorrow, we will discuss some of these strategy options to help individuals succeed in playing this type of gambling card game.

Casino games are always fair game for new and enticing strategies. BlackJack has grown in popularity since coming over from Europe in the 19th century and, as such, strategies began to grow to help people make the most of the game. Books and manuals were drawn up in order to help players learn more about the game and – more specifically – to learn how to make more money playing this particular casino and gambling game.

The very first BlackJack book of any consequence was written by a man who went by the name of Baldwin . It was called "The Optimum Strategy in BlackJack". After this book was written, it was followed by a number of other BlackJack strategy books. When these books became popular, mathematicians began to study the game of BlackJack as well. They discovered that it was possible to improve a person's odds while playing the game by 'counting the cards'. It was believed that by doing so, players could beat the dealer. Coincidentally, "Beat the Dealer" was another BlackJack strategy book written by Professor Edward O. Thorpe.

Professor Edward O. Thorpe is widely considered to be the most instrumental pioneer of strategizing for the game of BlackJack. His work helped to pave the way for many of the game's players who took part in card counting throughout the latter half of the 1900's. Over time, the strategies were supplemented and developed further with the assistance of computer simulations.

As a result of these simulations, players and teams were able to take advantage of these strategies and theories in order to make money while playing at the casinos.

Please read yesterday's post to learn about the history of BlackJack within the countries of Europe. Today, we will discuss the history of BlackJack as it developed or evolved in North America.

European immigrants helped transfer the game from Europe to North America during the 1800's. Eventually, the game traveled across the United States and situated itself as a popular casino game in Las Vegas , Nevada when the practice of gambling was legalized in the state of Nevada . In the beginning, the game of BlackJack was not incredibly popular. This seems to have primarily been because residents of the United States of America were more interested in other casino games – especially craps and roulette.

Casinos intent on bringing the game more popularity in the area decided to try to offer their patrons a number of bonuses. This was done to make the game more attractive. For example, certain casinos offered their players a bonus paying ten to one. This bonus was paid out specifically when the player hit twenty-one with the Ace of Spades and a Jack of a black suit. It is speculated that this is where the name 'Black Jack' came from.

BlackJack became the third most popular casino game in Las Vegas in the 1930's. Twenty years later, the game was in second place.

Card games are difficult to define in terms of origins. It's not like many games can be traced back to the first game ever. In most cases, card games start and evolve, are recreated and played again until the modern day versions are available and understood. When it comes to BlackJack, it is possible, however, to trace the roots of the game fairly far back. One of the earliest forms of the game is believed to have been played during the 1600's in the country of France . This game was known as Vingt-et-Un, which translates to mean 'twenty-one'.

Rules in Vingt-et-Un were a little different when compared to the rules used today for modern day BlackJack games. For example, only the dealer was allowed to double during the course of a hand. Today, players are also allowed to double when they play a hand and this is not reserved solely for the dealer. Additionally, there was originally, during these games at least, a betting round which took place between each of the cards that was dealt by the dealer.

Influences on the game of BlackJack have also occurred in other countries throughout the continent of Europe . Spain has also lent its culture to the game of BlackJack. The Spanish game was known as One and Thirty. As one might suspect, the goal of the game was to hit thirty-one points. This was to be done with at least three cards.

Online casinos feature a number of gambling games to excite and enthrall patrons of the casino in a variety of different settings. One of the most popular casino games is the card game BlackJack. It is simple enough and easy to learn for many players – despite its fast paced nature. While there are no official rules which are utilized in the game of BlackJack, there are common rules and regulations put in place and shared by many casinos. One of the common rules that are shared by a number of casinos is what is known as the Charlie Rule.

The Charlie Rule specifies that players will be able to automatically win their hand if they have been able to take a certain amount of cards, as hits, without busting. Many casinos that offer the Charlie Rule commonly apply a five card rule. If the five cards do not add up to more than 21, the player will win. This is a nice rule to take advantage of when the opportunity presents itself.

Remember, not all casinos have the same rules and not all offer the Charlie rule. Whether playing offline or online, it will be important for players to review the terms, conditions, rules and regulations to see exactly which rules apply to the individual casinos being considered.

This might surprise many people, but the fact of the matter is that there are no official BlackJack rules. So how can so many casinos offer the game? The answer is simple: the rules vary from casino to casino. While there are some casinos which will have the same rules in place as others, it is important to note the fact that there are absolutely no BlackJack rules of any official ranking and casinos can play in different ways. To help with this, review the BlackJack rules of each and every casino you play at. This will help you understand the casino's odds and any other subtle nuances that may be important to the game. Meanwhile, it is important to notice that there are certain constants in the game of BlackJack no matter where you are playing, offline or online.

For example, players are always dealt two cards. In order to get BlackJack, players need to get a total of twenty-one points with just these two cards. The dealer is also assigned two cards. One of his cards is face up and the other is face down. The second card will remain face down until all of the players have finished playing their hands. When the dealer has seventeen points of more, they will stay at that amount. When they are under seventeen points, they will hit until they get seventeen points or more.

BlackJack is a popular card game at casinos. Just as many people seem to love the gambling game offline as they do online. BlackJack can be played at physically located casinos or at online casinos. Here are some nuggets of information to help beginners feel more comfortable with the game. BlackJack is a fairly easy game and offers some of the best casino odds – but it is still fast paced and it still requires concentration. After all, no matter how fun a casino game is, you are still playing for money. No one likes to waste their money, so keep the game fun and increase your odds of success by reading over these simple rules, tips and tricks:

Suits hold no meaning whatsoever in BlackJack. There are many casino card games where the suit will matter, poker is a popular example which springs to mind. This is not the case with BlackJack. Feel free to ignore the suits – just pay attention to the card point values. If you are unaware of the card point values, we covered them in yesterday's post:
"The Ace: An ace can be worth eleven points or one point, depending on which would most benefit the player's hand.
The Face Cards (Jack, Queen, King): All of these cards are worth ten points each.
Number Cards: The number cards are assigned their face value. For example, a two is worth two points, a three is worth three points and so on."
- Rules for BlackJack

For most casinos, the odds are fairly simple to understand and calculate. Many casinos pay three to two odds when players hit BlackJack. This means if you bet $10, you will win a total of $15. However, you can only hit BlackJack with these odds when you get twenty-one points with the first two cards (any of the cards that are valued at ten points, coupled with an Ace serving as eleven points).