Online Blackjack Tips

Online blackjack isn’t so different from playing blackjack in a land based casino. After all, the objective is still the same—beat the dealer. And the bonus is that you can play in your pajamas without having to worry about travel arrangements or leave your house. But there are some tips you need to keep in mind while enjoying online blackjack from the comfort of home.

  1. Above all, use and stick with basic strategy. There isn’t any excuse not to since you can have the casino open in one window and a basic strategy card in another. But the main reason that you want to stick with basic strategy is that it is your best tool in lowering the house edge and at winning. There is no real way to count cards online because of the Random Number Generator (RNG). The RNG “shuffles” the cards every time before they are dealt, eliminating the ability to count the deck accurately. Without card counting to help you with your betting strategy it is more important to stick with basic strategy online versus in a land based casino.

  2. Do your research when picking your online casino. Don’t just play on the first one that pops up from your search engine. One of the great aspects of online casinos is their free play options. This allows new-comers to shop around and find the casino that best suits them. Don’t stop at how much you like the playing interface. Research any casino you’re thinking of joining—check out their customer service along with who they are licensed by and what gaming software they are powered by. You are looking for security and fairness.

  1. If you’re just starting out in your blackjack hobby be patient with yourself. The other benefit of online casinos offering free play options is that beginners and novices can play all they’d like without losing any money. Keep playing in the free play mode until you are confident in your playing skills, and then switch to a real money account.

  1. When logging into your player account always check for any casino bonuses that you are eligible for—never pass up free money. This is especially true for those who are opening a new account as the majority, if not all, online casinos offer Welcome bonuses that are great opportunities for new players to get some free money on their accounts.

  1. Avoid any blackjack game that offers a 6:5 payout as it increases the house edge by 1.4%. It also doesn’t pay as well as the regular 3:2 payout. Let’s look at an example of being dealt a natural blackjack at a $20 table. If the payout is 6:5 you will be paid $24. Now if the payout is 3:2 you will be paid $30. There isn’t any advantages for the player in a 6:5 payout game.

  1. Only wager as much as you are comfortable losing. Don’t place wagers with the idea in mind of how much you will win. Think of it as how much you are willing to lose. Keeping this in mind will keep you from playing through your money too quickly.

  1. Do not make any wagers without checking what the rules are. The rules for each game will appear on the table top. This especially applies to any variations that you want to play. They are called variations for a reason after all. You can’t take advantage of bonus variations if you don’t know how to win the extra payouts.

  1. It’s very easy to have a few drinks while sitting at home and playing. One or two is one thing, but you don’t want to get too intoxicated. The more you drink the more your ability to play is effected and not in a positive way. Drinking too much can cause you to abandon basic strategy, which is the best tool you have on your side, or it could cause you to become reckless in with your wagers.

  1. Know when to log off! If you don’t seem to be having a good night, don’t keep on playing and losing more money. This also applies to winning streaks—they all end. Know when it’s time to bow out and call it a good night. Just because it’s easy to replenish your account doesn’t mean that it’s okay to keep playing winning you’re not having a good night.

Remembering to stick with these tips can help to improve not only your blackjack, but also your online casino experience overall.

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