Online Casino Blackjack

Arguably considered to be the most opportune casino game, Blackjack will always be available to play online. For its favorable odds and convenience, any online casino user has access to all the variations of Blackjack — including playing with/against live dealers.

When users play online casino Blackjack, they can expect the same rules to apply in comparison to playing casino Blackjack. The dealer deals two cards to themselves and the user. The user can see their two cards while the dealer reveals their second card once the user decides what to do with their current hand. 

The three terms used in Blackjack are “hit,” “stay,” or “fold.” Meaning that the user chooses to be dealt another card (or multiple cards), stay with their current hand, or withdraw from the game, respectively. 

To win the game, the user needs their cards to add up and equal 21 or close to it. If the cards total over 21, it is an automatic loss and is referred to as a “Bust.” The user then decides to bet or pass before the outcome of the game is decided. Additionally, the goal of Blackjack is to end up with a higher hand than the dealer.

Here's what a round of Blackjack looks like:

• The dealer plays against everyone at the table, while each player only faces off against the dealer. You could have up to six other players at a Blackjack table with you, but the only other cards that matter besides your own are the dealer's.
• The game starts with everyone at the table, besides the dealer, placing a bet. Then, the dealer hands out one card faced up to each player, and one card faced up to themselves. Then, everyone at the table receives a second card faced up, besides the dealer, whose second card is presented faced down.
• From there, if your cards don't add up to exactly 21, you have to decide whether to "hit" and receive another card or "stand" and stay with your current two cards. If you hit 21 immediately, you win 1.5x your bet. There's no limit to how many cards you can ask for, but just make sure you don't get too greedy and potentially "bust" over 21.
• Once the dealer has gone to each player around the table, they flip over their face-down card. If their cards combine to 16 or under, they have to draw another card, but if it's 17 or higher, they have to stay with their hand.
• If the dealer "busts," everyone at the table that's still in the round wins 2x their bet. But if they don't "bust," then only the players with a higher hand than theirs wins 2x their bet and everyone else loses their initial bet.

While some players may experience good fortune, Blackjack is not a game of luck — it's one of numbers. There are strategies with the "best move" for a player based on the likelihood of outcomes.

Card Values in Blackjack

Numeric Cards 2-10 = Face value

Cards within the range of 2 to 10 are straightforward in Blackjack — the number you see is the same as the card value.

Jacks, Queens, and Kings = 10

"Royalty" cards are worth 10 apiece.

Aces = 1 or 11

An "A" or Ace has a dynamic value. It can be played as a 1 or an 11 — making it a valuable flex factor in the game.

Real Money Blackjack 

As its name suggests, real money Blackjack requires users to bet using their own money. Additionally, users can choose between online Blackjack or live dealer online Blackjack, which mimics a real casino Blackjack experience through a live dealer.

Real money Blackjack is offered in several variations and contains a slightly different set of rules.

Real Money Blackjack Variations

• Classic Blackjack — Variation that follows the classic rules of Blackjack. Certain additions such as the dealer being required to hit or stand when their hand equals 17 or more (Soft 17) or the number of decks being used will be used at times. Beginners will often play the classic version before venturing out. 
• European Blackjack — Follows the same rules with two exceptions. The users are allowed to split their cards one time and that their decision has to be made before the dealer reveals their second card. 

• Blackjack Switch — A newer variation in which users are dealt two hands and are given the option to swap their cards for a greater chance at winning.
• Free Blackjack — Users will often begin with free Blackjack to get accustomed to the rules before trying real money Blackjack. Furthermore, free Blackjack can be played through most real money Blackjack variations with some exceptions. 

Strategy in Online Blackjack

Strategy in Blackjack is about making accurate mathematical decisions. It is possible to mathematically determine which decision gives you the best chance of winning a hand in any given situation, which players refer to as "the rules." The rules work because there are a fixed number of cards in the deck (or set of decks), and therefore a finite number of possible card combinations that can be dealt.

Blackjack Online Casino Bonuses 

Playing online Blackjack also comes with certain benefits in the form of bonuses and promotions. Here are some common bonuses that users are offered:

Match Bonus — The user’s deposit is matched by the online casino upon registration. 

No Deposit Bonus — Users are given money by the online casino before actually depositing their own money to play. 

VIP Bonus — Incentives set for users who bet the most money that include access to exclusive events and games.

Reload Bonus — Users are given a percentage of their deposits at the discretion of the online casino. 

Weekly Bonus — Promotions that are available over a certain period of time. 

Welcome Bonus — Usually a small amount of money is given to the user upon registering for an online Blackjack casino.