Kris Zutis, a young computer graduate from the University of Dundee has recently designed a computer program to sense card counters and pinpoint dealer errors. The system uses complex algorithms to study information captured by cameras which are set up inside casinos. This project was part of his curriculum in his final year of computing, where he worked closely with staff from the Dundee Gala Casino. The new system is attracting worldwide attention, and is highlighted in the latest edition of the esteemed New Scientist Magazine. Continua qui

Microgaming is one of the best online gambling software providers and has designed the famous ‘Gold Series Double Exposure Blackjack’. The blackjack casino game is played with a pack of 52 cards and after each round the cards are re-shuffled, which is commonly known as ‘random’ shuffle. The objective of the game is nothing different to the regular blackjack but to beat the dealer by obtaining a total of 21, or under such that ultimately the dealer goes ‘bust’ and you win. Continua qui

Hi Low 13 Euro Blackjack is a variant of blackjack created by Microgaming and to start this intriguing game the player selects the chips based on the denomination he chooses by clicking on them, and then activates the appropriate bet to place the wager. When the deal button is clicked two cards are dealt to the player and one to dealer, and the side bet is immediately determined depending on the value of the player’s hand. Continua qui

Spanish 21 Blackjack is fundamentally blackjack with an extreme set of rules. Spanish 21 is played with six packs with no 10-spot cards. There are Jacks, Queens and Kings that are valued at 10, but the 10s are taken out. When we have an 11 and wish to double down, we need to keep in mind that there are only 12, 10 value cards per pack, and that will complete our 21 instead of the regular 16 per pack. Continua qui

The most interesting aspect of blackjack is playing at a tournament where you are put amongst other skilled blackjack players. A number of online casinos have now begun offering such tournaments to its players to sign up and compete against each other. Continua qui

Responding to the article published in ‘The Age’, Victoria Premier John Bumbry (in Australia), categorically stated that there is no proof that blackjack and poker could lead to problem gambling, in fact reputed casinos like Crown Casino were allowed to increase their table games by 150 which was approved by the Victorian Government, Australia. Table games, especially blackjack casino games, have become so popular over the years and as such could not pose any problems, since there was so much transparency and fair-play exercised in all the games. Continua qui

Blackjack needs no formal introduction and has been played from time immemorial. A game which involves just you and the dealer, where you are trying to outdo the dealer and vice versa. It has won so much popularity and fame in the casino gambling world! Getting close as possible to the magical number ‘21’ without going ‘bust’ and hitting, standing, holding and surrendering are all jargon’s you come across in this exhilarating game! Continua qui

Given the fact that the casino has an advantage in a game of blackjack, with a calculative and planned approach you can reduce the house edge to as low as 0.5%. To accomplish this, there are certain tables and charts that have been devised based on fundamental blackjack strategy. Continua qui

The significance of 10 in blackjack can be attributed to the fact that a pack contains 16 of these cards, and a player has a 31% chance of receiving one during a game of blackjack. The commonly used blackjack terminology ‘stand’ implies that you refrain from taking any more cards, and hit means you should help yourself to another card to get closer to 21, but not bust the number, these jargon’s plays important roles in blackjack strategy. Continua qui

If you play casino games like blackjack, especially in live casinos, you will definitely hear some lingo being said relating to blackjack casino play. Here are some basic casino blackjack lingo terms that you should know if you playing online blackjack as well. Continua qui