Blackjack is not just one of the most popular card games in the world but, beyond that, is one of the most popular of all casino games that you can find.

Blackjack, also commonly referred to as “Twenty-one” is a card game in which the gambler is matched up against the dealer in the attempt to scoring as close to the total of twenty-one points as possible without going over, which is known as “bust.”

All face cards in blackjack are worth ten points except the ace, which can be worth either ten points or one. All numeric cards are worth their exact number. For example, if a gambler is dealt a queen and a five, he has a total of fifteen points. He then must decide whether to take a “hit” which is another card from the dealer or to stand pat or to fold. Remember, if the player is hit with another card and it is a seven or higher he would go “bust” and lose his wager.

There are as many theories on successful blackjack as there are players. Literally hundreds of books have been written on blackjack with nearly every kind of scenario totally examined. Yet, despite the countless theories, books, and analysis written blackjack is, in its essence, a VERY simple game in which the basics of math and odds never change or go away.

Online casino blackjack is far and away one of the most popular forms of gambling in the world and that popularity only figures to grow as the fast pace and countless limit options make online casino blackjack a sure bet!

Posted: Jan 1, 2008