Why Online Blackjack Is So Popular

Blackjack is a long-running casino classic with roots dating back to the 15th century. Most likely, it is Italy that is the ancestor of the game of ‘31’, which became the forefather of blackjack. Undoubtedly, blackjack has come a long way before finding its modern face. But the most interesting part in the history of this wonderful game comes during the heyday of land-based casinos, when individual players who achieved significant success began to stand out from the crowd (which is only the history of the MIT team whose members had excellent card counting technique). However, we decided to go even further and take a look at the options offered by online casinos, since the online gambling industry is thriving now, and maybe one day it will completely surpass B&M gambling venues.

First and foremost - video blackjack is different from slots with their simpler game structure. It is more like video poker, a game of skill and strategy. In addition, blackjack offers very high winning odds. Legend has it that with the perfect betting strategy, you can even overcome the house edge. However, what makes this game truly outstanding is its affordability, because everyone can visit an online casino, choose any version of blackjack and place as many bets as the available budget allows. All these factors make blackjack a very attractive option for scammers. However, is it that easy to succeed in blackjack by fraudulent means?

The first method - which was successfully practiced during the popularity of B&M casinos - is collusion with a casino employee. So, by rooting out the opposition in the face of the dealer, a fraudster can provide a fairly high profit. However, such cases are extremely rare, and for a couple of reasons. Firstly, large casinos keep a staff of employees monitoring the gameplay and identifying potential fraudsters, so that a 100% winning gaming session cannot go unnoticed. Secondly, the casino is not greedy on the salaries of its employees in order to have satisfied dealers who do not want to cheat their house. As for video blackjack, due to the peculiarities of this version of the game, such a method of cheating is completely excluded.

The second way is to use templates and tactical schemes for the game. We hasten to say that a strategy that guarantees 100% results has not yet been invented, and this is unlikely to happen. In addition, any of your attempts to use any schemes will be thwarted by the security staff of the land-based casino. Everything changed with the development of the online gambling industry. While playing video blackjack, you can refer to any technical information, search for game strategies on the Internet, and this will not refer to dishonest methods of playing. Moreover, the online format allows you to play at your own pace - win-win. In addition, you can try your hand at live dealer blackjack, which combines some of the advantages of offline and online options. So, the rise in popularity of video blackjack is fully explained by the removal of some restrictions, including the legality of using the card counting technique, which significantly increases the winning chances.