How To Play Online Blackjack Posted by Fajardo , Friday, September 4, 2009 at 1:27 AM, in Labels: blackjack, online casino

In recent years, online blackjack has become increasingly popular. Online casinos have begun to include the game in their selection. But to the newbie, the game may still be a little bit confusing to play.

The first thing that will perhaps be a little problematic for the blackjack player is the switch from the table top to the virtual desktop. However, online casinos have taken notice and have refined the gameplay.

The interface of most black jack games is made in a very intuitive manner. The actions needed to be done are only selecting and clicking the desired options. The virtual cards are generated and presented to the player to the players, as well as the dealer's face up card. Betting is also relatively easy as the player only needs to type in the amount of his intended bet and press the OK button on the panel. The amount is then automatically deducted from his account. Additional play and betting options are placed conveniently at the side of the game screen. All the player needs to do is click the icon of the desired option and the action is automatically done by the computer.

For those who may still be missing the feel of the real world casino, online casinos have relied on the wonders of video game technology to emulate the atmosphere of the real thing. Many online casinos now present their sites in themes reminiscent of real life Vegas establishments. The blackjack game is also made to look similar to a real card table, complete with 3D effects.

Online blackjack's gameplay is still the same as the tabletop one, albeit much faster. The hands are generated instantly during each round, making the game faster.

The game's goal is still the same. At the start of each round, the player is given two cards. The player's cards must have at most a total of 21. If the player exceeds 21, he busts and losses his bet. The player can hit depending on the situation. The player simply clicks on the hit button and the card is presented to him. He can also opt to split the cards in his hand to up his chances. This and other options can be simply clicked on the game screen.

Perhaps one of the most noticeable differences in playing online blackjack is the strategies needed in the game. Sadly, card counting is definitely out of the question, since the cards are generated randomly during play. One thing that can be useful to note, however, is that, while cards are generated randomly, the outcome still follows that of a standard deck. Thus, if a card has already been dealt, it can not be generated until the next round, where the cards are “reshuffled” for a new deck. This can help you to at least keep track of the cards during play, unless of course, you are playing multiple decks, which makes it virtually impossible to know where the cards are coming from in online play.

Bluffing is also pretty much useless in online blackjack play, for the more obvious reason that no one will see anything except your username.

Perhaps the greatest question in players' minds is how to get their winnings. Funds are easily transferred from the site to the account that the gamer uses. In case of direct payments, the casino also supports popular online baking systems for depositing winnings. Gamers can quickly convert these winnings into real cash by processing the necessary requirements from the banks to withdraw the money.