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Blackjack is an exciting game to play online. It is a good starting point for inexperienced players in the field of gambling as the rules are quite simple but it still offers enough skill, luck, and thrills to often make it the game of choice for seasoned players. If you are new to the game here are some basic rules and tips to get you started.
Know the basic rules of the game
Blackjack is quite a straightforward game to learn. The basics for gameplay are as follows: Each player starts the game with two cards (these are from a normal deck of fifty-two without jokers). Numbered cards represent their number (i.e., an eight of spades is eight points) with face cards counting for ten. The joker is worth either one point or eleven.
In a casino all players are playing against the dealer to get the best possible hand, which is 21 points, or the closest to this. If the players or dealer go above 21 points, they are “bust” and automatically lose. The skill and luck involved is guessing when to take more cards (to “hit”), when to “stand” (to keep the cards you have if they are very close to 21), when to “split” (if you have 2 cards with the same value and want to split them into two hands) and when to “double down” (to double your bet and take an extra card, usually when you have a points value of 11 or a pair of 10’s that you split).
Choose your online casino with an online bonus
In the online world of today, anyone wanting to play blackjack online has a wealth of options to choose from. There are a multitude of gambling sites from around the world online now. One good option when playing blackjack online is to look to see what online casino bonus is offered. Most sites will be offering some type of bonus, especially for new players. Examples of online bonuses can include “no deposit required” bonuses. These are as described so for instance you could be given a $25 chip to use for free as part of joining the casino. It is well worth checking to see if there are any stipulations or rules with these “no deposit required” bonuses as it is common that there may be a limit to the amount you can win when using these or you may be required to make multiple bets before withdrawing any winnings.
Be sure to know your limits
It is easy to get caught up in the thrill of playing online blackjack and get a little carried away with what you are spending. It makes perfect sense to go into an online session with a clear idea of what you plan to spend and when you will stop playing. For some players it is easy to keep chasing “one more win” but as a rule, budget before you enter and stick to it.