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Nicola Davidson
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Nicola Davidson on 4/07/2012

Being the most popular card game in the world, Blackjack has inherited a lot of rule variations from many different sources around the world. Each of these rules will have an effect on the house edge, either positive or negative for the player.


Nicola Davidson
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Nicola Davidson on 4/07/2012

Most people are familiar with the standard layout of the roulette betting table. It contains all of the numbers and their standard groupings as depicted on the table, allowing players to set their chips on the desired bet.


Nicola Davidson
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Nicola Davidson on 4/05/2012

In casino games where even-money bets are available, particularly roulette and baccarat, there are certain betting systems that can be of significant value when properly applied. There are a few common betting systems used by gambling enthusiasts when playing roulette. Some are easier to apply, and some more advantageous, than others.


Nicola Davidson
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Nicola Davidson on 4/04/2012

The most distinguished advantage of playing roulette online is the option to play your preferred version. There are several variations of roulette, the most prominent being American Roulette and European Roulette. Land-based casinos are less apt to proffer both adaptations, but online gambling sites always present their players with a choice.


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Nicola Davidson on 3/29/2012

Using an advanced card counting strategy can have phenomenal effects. This practice, when implemented properly, can result in something that no other casino game has to offer; turning the advantage over to the player's favor. Every gambling enthusiast knows what a house edge is. Advanced card counting in blackjack can actually yield a slight "player's edge".


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Nicola Davidson on 3/26/2012

Card counting in Blackjack has been a common practice for generations. It is not illegal, although, due to its effectiveness, it is heavily frowned upon by casino management. The rule of thumb is to practice a card counting strategy intensely before using it in a live casino so that the staff is unaware you are even doing it.


Nicola Davidson
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Nicola Davidson on 3/24/2012

Blackjack is a game of numbers, and anyone with a basic sense of mathematics can master it. While Blackjack, or 21 as it is commonly referred to, has one of the lowest house edges found in any casino game, there are a number of strategies one can implement to further decrease the advantage of the casino.


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Nicola Davidson on 3/21/2012

Blackjack (aka 21) is the most heavily favored casino card game, known for its simplicity and low house edge. It is an easy game to play, even with a developed strategy, and even easier to learn. The only tool one requires to become well versed in the game of Blackjack is basic mathematics.


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Nicola Davidson on 3/19/2012

There are many players who prefer playing live blackjack to a computer-based version that relies on algorithms and random card generators to produce an outcome for each hand. Then again, a lot of players favor the speed and convenience of playing blackjack at online casinos. In recent years, the best of both worlds have been merged into what we know today as "Live Online Blackjack".


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Nicola Davidson on 2/28/2012

Every online casino presents a new player bonus of some sort, and they all come with a long, mind-numbing, fine print text that details the terms of the bonus. In the case of a no deposit bonus, the terms will often state that it is a "non-cashable" bonus. If you can't cash out the bonus by completing the extensive wagering requirements detailed in the terms and conditions, is it really worth claiming such a bonus?


Nicola Davidson
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Nicola Davidson on 2/24/2012

Online casinos proffer a vast selection of gaming opportunities for fans. While most live casinos will also provide a large variety of games, and the vibrant atmosphere can be more attractive for some, playing in an online casino is irrefutably more convenient when it comes to diversity, stakes and expedience.


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Nicola Davidson on 2/23/2012

Online gambling presents hundreds of ways to place bets. There are table games, card games, video poker machines and the ever-popular slot machines. Gambling strategists are more often drawn to the card tables, particularly blackjack, where the proper tactics can drive the house edge to a bare minimum.