Why Players Should Play Blackjack in Quieter Places

December 30th, 2013 by OBO-admin

A distracted gambler is usually not a good gambler. Most gamblers know how to handle distractions as casinos are never free of them. While 6:5 blackjack games are located in the noisiest parts of the casino, the 3:2 blackjack games are located in quieter zones. 

Expert casino players say that blackjack games that are located in quieter places of the casino are easier to play simply because there are no distractions. Players can play a better game not just because the place is quieter, but also because of their player friendly rules. Some blackjack players prefer playing with friends in party pits and hardly check the rules. This is the worst way to play blackjack as players can end up losing a lot of money.

Casinos can also distract players by offering the most player friendly video poker games right at the entrance, where it is very uncomfortable to play. The worst video poker games, on the other hand, are placed in the most comfortable places. Fortunately, not all casinos do this.

While playing blackjack or video poker games at casinos, players must remember their odds of winning games located in places with distractions such as go-go dancers and TVs are very low.

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Evolution Gaming Adds Side Bets to Live Dealer Blackjack Games

December 20th, 2013 by OBO-admin

Evolution Gaming, the noted provider of live dealer gambling solutions, will introduce side bets to its live blackjack games. As a result, live dealer blackjack variants such as 21+3 and Perfect Pairs will be rolled out by this month end. 

The side bets are, however, optional and players can turn the feature on or off whenever they play the games. If enabled, the side bets give players the chance to win as much as 100 times their side bet amounts.

While the aim of the Perfect Pairs player is to get two cards of the same number, color, or suit, the aim of the 21+3 player is to get cards of the same color, number, or suit as the dealer’s exposed card.

The aim of Perfects Pair players is to create colored, mixed, or perfect pairs with the first two cards dealt to them; and the aim of 21+3 players is to combine the first two cards dealt to them with the dealer’s exposed card to create valuable poker hands.

Fredrik Bjurle, product director at Evolution Gaming, said that the new feature has been introduced to strengthen existing opinions of the game as “the fastest, most realistic, and most endlessly engaging live dealer blackjack game available online.”

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Why Casinos Offer Six to Five Blackjack Games

December 18th, 2013 by OBO-admin

Most serious blackjack players claim that 3:2 blackjack is more profitable than 6:5 blackjack. While this is true, one cannot always insist on playing 3:2 blackjack when one is out at the casino playing blackjack with friends who just want to have fun and are least bothered about winning. 

While it is better to play 3:2 blackjack games, there is no point in getting obsessed about it. For instance, playing 6:5 blackjack games at The Riviera Casino’s $1 blackjack tables doesn’t really translate into a huge loss for the player. Although there is a 1.38 percent difference in the house edge of The Riviera’s $1 6:5 blackjack games and that of 3:2 blackjack games, it must be noted that the former is offered for only $1. If players make a few quick calculations, they will realize that they will be losing just a few dollars to house in exchange for some fun time with friends.

No smart gambler seeking to make a fortune playing blackjack would choose to play 6:5 blackjack games. However, a casino executive has stated that his casino continues to offer 6:5 blackjack tables because most of the players just do not care; they only want to have fun playing their favorite card game.

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Play Real Money Blackjack and Claim £5 Bonus at Betfair Mobile Casino

December 9th, 2013 by OBO-admin

Blackjack players have a great opportunity to get a nice little bonus of £5 throughout the month of December at Betfair Mobile Casino. Players only have to play real money blackjack or any other game in casino’s portfolio in order to claim this bonus. The offer is available to existing as well as Betfair players.

New players need to register at the mobile casino and make an initial deposit. The £5 will be credited to their accounts as soon as they play blackjack or any other game for real money at the casino. Betfair players who have never tried out its mobile casino product, but are members of its download and Flash casinos, can also claim this attractive bonus.

Betfair, one of the most reputed gambling companies, recently began promoting mobile gambling. A number of companies have their eye on the mobile gambling sector because the popularity of mobile gambling is on the rise. Besides, more people are purchasing and using smartphones and other mobile devices.

Betfair Mobile Casino is compatible with several mobile devices such as iPads, iPhones, and Android. The portfolio includes table games such as blackjack and roulette, video poker games, and slots such as Rocky, Frankie Dettori’s Magic Seven, and others.

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Play Blackjack at Betfair’s New Jersey Online Casino

December 5th, 2013 by OBO-admin

Betfair, one of the biggest online gambling operators in the UK, has received New Jersey’s approval to launch its online gambling site for the state according to LegalNJOnlineCasino.com. Accessible at Betfaircasino.com, it gives the state’s blackjack players the opportunity to play not only real money online blackjack, but also slots and table games. The portfolio, which includes 51 slots and table games, is available on Mac computers, PCs, and Android devices.

Since New Jersey’s online gambling laws permit only companies based in the state to offer online gambling services, Betfair has launched its online gambling site in partnership with Trump Plaza Associates LLC.

Betfair already has an excellent reputation in the US because it is associated with TVG, which operates the TVG horse racing TV network. Among the leading providers of licensed and regulated online and mobile horse betting facilities in the US, TVG has around 35 million subscribers. 4NJBets, New Jersey’s only horse betting service, operates on the TVG platform.

The credit of launching the first betting exchange in 1999 goes to Betfair. This betting exchange developed into a full-fledged gambling company in just 10 years, and today, the company not only offers sports betting services, but also poker and casino gaming services in several European countries.

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Renovated Blackpool Club Casino Offers Blackjack Games

December 5th, 2013 by OBO-admin

Players can now play blackjack at the newly renovated Blackpool Club Casino. Now that around half a million pounds have been spent on the casino’s renovation, as many as 384 players can play table games such as blackjack, American Roulette, and poker.

The casino, which was once known as Castle Casino, was acquired by Genting eight years back. It remains open from noon to 6:00 a.m. and has around 72 employees. The casino now has a new reception area, a totally new look, and an utterly transformed restaurant. Marketing Manager Robin Sherwood says that the casino is now more of a club and people can just visit for drinks and meals without feeling obligated to play the games.

Speaking about the games, Sherwood said that the casino offers free Mahjong to please its Chinese customers. Regarding the popularity of poker games at the casino, he said that as many as 111 players played for a pot of £2,000 on Wednesday night.

The casino trains its own croupiers. Sherwood said that the casino’s croupier course lasts for around six weeks. Susan Taylor, who has worked at the casino for 18 years, said croupiers need to be “people persons” with the ability to do many things simultaneously.

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Play Live Blackjack on Betfair’s New Live Casino App

December 2nd, 2013 by OBO-admin

Betfair has launched a 30-second TV advertisement to promote its new live casino app, which enables players to play casino games such as blackjack, baccarat, and roulette either on their laptops or mobile devices.

The advertisement claims that people love playing games on this app as it gives them several opportunities to strike it rich. Moreover, it gives players the chance to take part in a live game from a remote location, eliminating the need to travel all the way to a land casino. The live games are streamed from a land-based casino using the latest video streaming technology, enabling players to see live croupiers in action and even interact with them.

If players sign up at Betfair Casino, they will get the opportunity to win 10 free games on the live casino app. Each free game is worth £10, but players are required to fulfill the wagering terms of x30 their bonus amount within 3 days to be considered eligible to request a payout.

If players want to try out Betfair’s new live casino app, the best time to do so is now. All they have to do is sign up at Betfair Casino, which happens to be one of the most reputed casinos in the industry.

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Bet365 Casino to Hold Blackjack Bonanza Tournament

November 26th, 2013 by OBO-admin

Bet365 Casino is running a special promotion for its online blackjack customers on November 27. Called the Blackjack Bonanza Tournament, it challenges players to win their share of a large prize pool of £5,000.

To take part in this tournament, blackjack players only have to play for real money and earn Comp Points. The online casino rewards players with one Comp Point in exchange for every £10 they wager. Based on the number of Comp Points earned, they will be assigned a status on the leader board. Players aim is to play blackjack for real money, earn Comp Points, climb up the leader board, and win one of the 200 cash prizes offered.

Playing blackjack at Bet365 Casino is hardly monotonous as there are plenty of blackjack variants in the online casino’s portfolio. Though based on standard blackjack rules, slight variations in rules and strategies puts each variant in a class of its own.

Interested players need to opt in to this promotion by logging into their Bet365 Casino accounts. The top prize that can be won is £500.

Bet365 Casino is a highly reputed and popular casino that offers zillions of money-making opportunities and generous bonuses to its loyal blackjack customers.

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Movies to Inspire Blackjack Players

November 22nd, 2013 by OBO-admin

Blackjack has always been a popular card game. Some people argue that it is just a game of luck, but professional poker players, especially those who know how to count cards, argue that it is a game of skill and strategy. They say that one can alter the outcome of a game and bend the odds in one’s favor if one knows how to implement the correct blackjack strategies. Blackjack became popular for a number of reasons. For instance, casino movies, especially those focusing on the game of blackjack such as 21, have contributed a great deal toward the popularity of the game.

The blackjack movie 21, which hit the screens in 2008, features Kevin Spacey in the major role. The movie is based on the true story of a group of students from MIT, who won a lot of money counting cards at the blackjack tables of Las Vegas. The students functioned in two groups. One group counted cards and placed small bets, and when it was time to place big bets, they signaled to the other group, which moved in and began betting huge amounts of money.

This movie also uses Bringing Down the House written by Ben Mezrich as a source of inspiration.

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