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By R. G. Blackjack is usually considered the easiest online casino game to grasp. Be that as it may, the game has multiple variations, which you must be aware of. Before you play online blackjack for real money, you need to understand how each variation works. This will help you decide… Read more » - 10 Technology Predictions for the Near FutureBy Jenine Wing One has to be pretty clued up to predict what the future holds for technology as it’s moving faster than light. If you look at the trajectory of tech developments and how they sped up in recent years, it’s exhilarating. You can only imagine where it’ll be… Read more »
- Top 5 Advantages of Playing Blackjack in Online CasinosBy Mark Knight Gambling online is one of the favorite hobbies of millions of people worldwide. This industry has blossomed in the last few decades. Ever since people were given the opportunity to play online, their choices have expanded – and the interest has grown at the same time. Right… Read more »
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- Do You Know The Differences Between Blackjack And Texas Hold’em?By SA Bal Of all the card games you can play, Texas Hold’em and Blackjack easily stand out as the most popular. Poker has seen the most mainstream success while offering the best luck-to-skill ratio of any card game. Blackjack is more of a beginner’s game, which requires little time… Read more »
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- Types of Blackjack Games Played at Online CasinosBy Titus Kamunya The number of online casino players is on the rise. This is probably due to numerous games at online casinos that offer the chance to make real money. Among these games is blackjack, one of the most popular online casino games. Blackjack offers various variants that provide… Read more »
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- 5 Reasons Why Blackjack Is Such a Popular Table GameBy Cynthia Madison Playing casino games is a thrilling and exciting experience. No matter your preferences, with the emergence and popularity of the online gambling industry, you can enjoy a comprehensive portfolio of games from the comfort of your own home. Alternatively, you can download mobile casino apps and enjoy… Read more »
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- Top 10 Most Popular Online Casinos For BlackjackBy Dan Dubey Easy to learn but hard to master, blackjack has been one of the top casino games for a very long time. It also has the lowest house edge, making it a popular choice for mathematically-minded players. Here are the top 10 places to play the game online.… Read more »
- The Future of Blackjack is Now!By Joshua Maddox If you walk out on the high street and ask the average Joe to name a popular card game, you can bet that one of the top answers will be Blackjack. And whilst many of those people will know the basic rules of trying to make 21,… Read more »
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- Bill Zender’s Southwest Table Game Seminar - September 13, 2016 Dear Friends and Business Associates, The Southwest Table Game Seminar is coming to Albuquerque New Mexico!! I will be holding two-day… … Continue reading Bill Zender’s Southwest Table Game Seminar
- New Games Menu - Woo-hoo.... we have some games! The Blackjack Review Network has a new left side menu. Click on GAMES to review some of the new fun… … Continue reading New Games Menu
- Encyclopedia of Blackjack Updates - UPDATE AUGUST 6, 2016 After several years of neglect, the Encyclopedia of Twenty-One was finally updated in 2016. To better reflect the contents and improve… … Continue reading Encyclopedia of Blackjack Updates
- Casinos As Spies For The Federal Government - The following notice has not been approved by any government official. (In fact, some of them would probably be unhappy to see this warning published.)… … Continue reading Casinos As Spies For The Federal Government
- What are the top blackjack play variations… - ... that yield the greatest gain for card counters? By Michael Dalton The top play variations for blackjack card counters are knowing when to take… … Continue reading What are the top blackjack play variations…
- What is the best card counting system? - By Michael Dalton There is no such thing as a "best" card counting system unless you are a robot, in which case you would be… … Continue reading What is the best card counting system?
- Isn’t card counting illegal? - By Michael Dalton No! It’s no more illegal than using your brain to add up how much money you have in your wallet. But that… … Continue reading Isn’t card counting illegal?
- How much money can I expect to win if I count cards? - By Michael Dalton To be perfectly honest, you stand a fair chance of losing money in this game! It all depends on your skill level,… … Continue reading How much money can I expect to win if I count cards?
- If blackjack is really “beatable”…? - ... then why aren't you out there making millions of dollars instead of writing about it? By Michael Dalton The fact that a game is… … Continue reading If blackjack is really “beatable”…?
- Are single-deck games better than multi-deck games? - By Michael Dalton WARNING: This article assumes blackjacks pay 3 to 2. Most, if not all, single deck blackjack games currently offered pay only 6… … Continue reading Are single-deck games better than multi-deck games?
- How fast can you count down a single deck of playing cards? - Several years ago on bjrnet.com a poll was conducted. Several questions were asked. Here is question 8 of the archived bjrnet.com poll: If you are… … Continue reading How fast can you count down a single deck of playing cards?
- Have you played blackjack for real money in an online Internet casino? - Several years ago on bjrnet.com a poll was conducted. Several questions were asked. Here is question 7 of the archived bjrnet.com poll: Have you played… … Continue reading Have you played blackjack for real money in an online Internet casino?
- Where can the best money-making blackjack opportunities be found today? - Several years ago on bjrnet.com a poll was conducted. Several questions were asked. Here is question 5 of the archived bjrnet.com poll: Where can the… … Continue reading Where can the best money-making blackjack opportunities be found today?
- At the present time over your lifetime, are you ahead financially playing blackjack? - Several years ago on bjrnet.com a poll was conducted. Several questions were asked. Here is question 5 of the archived bjrnet.com poll: At the present… … Continue reading At the present time over your lifetime, are you ahead financially playing blackjack?
- Should casinos be allowed to bar card counters? - Several years ago on bjrnet.com a poll was conducted. Several questions were asked. Here is question 4 of the archived bjrnet.com poll: Should casinos be… … Continue reading Should casinos be allowed to bar card counters?
- Who has the biggest blackjack book collection? - By Michael Dalton I've been collecting blackjack books since the early 1980s. It's pretty intensive but I am sure it is not the largest. If… … Continue reading Who has the biggest blackjack book collection?
- What is the worst play in blackjack? - By Michael Dalton Ignoring abnormal plays such as hitting a 19 or 20 or standing on Ace-Ace, the worst play, expectation wise, is standing on… … Continue reading What is the worst play in blackjack?
- When would I ever want to take insurance (or even money)? - By Michael Dalton A basic strategy player should never take insurance. Only a card counter knows when this bet is profitable. If you are dealt… … Continue reading When would I ever want to take insurance (or even money)?
- Do other players affect your long term expectation? - By Michael Dalton No! You should ignore how other players play. Simply put, a bad player’s action will "help" you just as often as "hurt"… … Continue reading Do other players affect your long term expectation?
- What is meant by the term “Las Vegas rules”? - By Michael Dalton This term was often used as the standard to compare one blackjack game with another. Las Vegas rules used to refer to… … Continue reading What is meant by the term “Las Vegas rules”?
- Does blackjack have the “best” odds for the player? - By Michael Dalton Yes! Actually, it depends on the rules of the game and the skill of the player. A single deck game with Las… … Continue reading Does blackjack have the “best” odds for the player?
- Have you been restricted for card counting? - Have you ever had your blackjack play "restricted" by casino officials due to card counting? Several years ago on bjrnet.com a poll was conducted. Several… … Continue reading Have you been restricted for card counting?
- What has been your most profitable casino game? - Several years ago on bjrnet.com a poll was conducted. Several questions were asked. Here is question 2 of the archived bjrnet.com poll: What has been… … Continue reading What has been your most profitable casino game?
- What counting system do you use? - Several years ago on bjrnet.com a poll was conducted. Several questions were asked. Here is question 1 of the archived bjrnet.com poll: What counting system… … Continue reading What counting system do you use?