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		<title>Blackjack Aces: Ones or Elevens?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2007 03:09:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Blackjack Advisor</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Everyone knows that the Ace card is the most desired card to have when a player find himself playing the game of blackjack. For upfront dealt cards, the wish that the second card would be a face card will surely be on their minds. The reason behind this is of course it would mean automatic [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Everyone knows that the Ace card is the most desired card to have when a player find himself playing the game of blackjack. For upfront dealt cards, the wish that the second card would be a face card will surely be on their minds. The reason behind this is of course it would mean automatic winnings and no more need to worry about hitting and dealing of cards with the dealer and the other opponents on the table. </p>
<p>But in some scenarios, low card valued numbers may turn out, but the choices do not stop there. <a href="http://www.playperfectblackjack.com/blog/">Blackjack</a> players can have the option to call it an eleven or a one, depending on the next card that comes their way. The idea is still the same, try to have a total of twenty one with the cards on hand to be safe from losing everything in that dealt session. The consolation there is that they have wider choices because of the existence of Aces on their hand. </p>
<p>The flow of the game can go either way. Usually the advantage of Aces is the flexibility of having them that carries two optional values. However, it remains that players still have to do the necessary to be able to achieve the goal of getting the maximum available value through dealt cards. This can only be done through hits as long as they stay away from the high cards such as the tens and the face cards which will ruin the chances and limit options for sure. </p>
<p>The downside of a player having simultaneous Aces is the fact that the game would be harder as it progresses. The reason behind this is the fact that blackjack hits would become thinner as they go along until there is a new stack of cards to be dealt once a session has reached the last card of the rack. Thus, not all players are fond of using up all the aces although the game becomes a whole lot interesting at that point. </p>
<p>Whatever happens, dealing with the Aces is important in the game of blackjack. Many would want an instant Ace and face card to get instant winnings. However, no one can foretell how the game would turn out, especially if the game takes a turn on the different aspect of cards being dealt. Regardless, the matter of skill comes into play. The basics of blackjack will surely come into play and the enthusiastic blackjack players just have to deal with it from thereon. </p>
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		<title>Would You Fold in a Deck?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2007 18:49:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Blackjack Advisor</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[One thing about blackjack is being wise. Many rely on intuition while others would want to play on the conservative side. This usually stems once the dealer shows his first card. With only two cards in the initial dealing, the chances of the next card being a high card or a face card is really [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One thing about blackjack is being wise. Many rely on intuition while others would want to play on the conservative side. This usually stems once the dealer shows his first card. With only two cards in the initial dealing, the chances of the next card being a high card or a face card is really something that would make a player think. The wiser ones would fold. But the others would simply want a hit to maximize their totals just in case the other card of the dealer may not be what it is. </p>
<p>Probabilities grace the game of <a href="http://www.playperfectblackjack.com/blog/">blackjack</a> and this is a given in any session of the game. Many would dare to defy the odds and some have won from these high risk decisions. But in the event of an Ace being shown, many would not take the risk and simply fold to save the humiliation and losses that they would readily incur once the faces of their chances of winning are slowly getting dimmer. </p>
<p>Some players would not fold for the manner that they believe they can still pull it off. Blackjack may be a simple card game, but it is also something that needs wise decisions. It is more than relying on plain intuition. It is about reading the cards and tracking the deck as well to see what probabilities and stakes they would have should they continue playing the game. </p>
<p>Folding is not an act of cowardice as some players would often refer to it. It is about being wise to your opponent in times where one would find himself in the doldrums of probable defeat. There is more to the game than being daring. It is also looking at your winnings and checking if you are ready to lose it all just in case people have trouble deciding when to stop. </p>
<p>Two cards, one winner. A player can simply get his share through a lucky pick of the cards. However, some people just need to wise up at times since they may find themselves losing more than what they have actually won. Blackjack is simple if a person looks at it. Even the teens can take a crack at it. However, all these things change once people are on a different setting such as casinos and online casino games. There is a disparity of probabilities and people should know how to deal with them as well. </p>
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		<title>Blackjack: Dealing with Bets</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2007 03:47:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Blackjack Advisor</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[In most blackjack games, there will always be a set minimum bet to get things rolling. While blackjack players are free to wager and increase their bets as they please, it is advisable for people to start off things with the required minimum bet before they venture out into the nitty gritty. The flow of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In most <a href="http://www.playperfectblackjack.com/blog/">blackjack</a> games, there will always be a set minimum bet to get things rolling. While blackjack players are free to wager and increase their bets as they please, it is advisable for people to start off things with the required minimum bet before they venture out into the nitty gritty. The flow of the game is something that should be carefully considered as well. In this game, there is also the matter of wising up when it comes to the bets they make, especially actual money. </p>
<p>When we say actual money, this refers to blackjack played in the gambling level like in casinos or online blackjack. Some people play blackjack for the fun of it, hence sometimes, they use alternative methods of wagering such as fake money just for the fun of it.</p>
<p>But the real meat comes when players who have been fond of gambling games take it to another level. They may have similarities to other card games such as <a href="http://www.smokepoker.com/blog/">Poker</a> but blackjack is actually based on a much manageable level. It does not hold the long list of card combinations needed to be able to get a winning hand. In fact, a player can even immediately win one deal with an ace and a face card, known as “Blackjack” to most. Their wages are doubled and the next deal of cards automatically ensues.</p>
<p>It does sound simple but complicated once the player is at the actual session already. Usually the sane manner of making bets would be encountering hardship since pressure will sure to mount for the serious blackjack player who wants to achieve his goal, that of which is to win every deal which everyone knows is close to impossible. Basing it on analytical probabilities they may win but not consecutively. Chances are part of it which makes it tempting to play and watch. </p>
<p>Players can go on making minimum bets throughout if they wish. But going back to some hands where they would wonder how much they could win if they increased the ante will always run around their mind. However, this needs guts and risk. Not all blackjack players except the professional ones, would usually resort to it. The veteran blackjack players would always place everything on the line. They are the players to look up to especially for players who have difficulty in knowing when to hit and when to fold.  </p>
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		<title>Oh No an Ace!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 20:30:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Blackjack Advisor</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[In Blackjack, the Ace is the dreaded card to see but the angel of a player’s eyes. Why? For one thing, chances are the second card can hopefully be face card where a Blackjack can provide instant winnings! But then again this is rushing beyond the point considering there are cards ranging from 2 to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In <a href="http://www.playperfectblackjack.com/blog/">Blackjack</a>, the Ace is the dreaded card to see but the angel of a player’s eyes. Why? For one thing, chances are the second card can hopefully be face card where a Blackjack can provide instant winnings! But then again this is rushing beyond the point considering there are cards ranging from 2 to 10 that can also turnout. The probability may be higher but the risk may be too tempting. </p>
<p>In cases where a dealer would show an Ace, an option to play insurance games would be offered to players. This is offered in case it turns out that the other card of the dealer would be a face card which would mean an automatic blackjack and loss for the players on hand. However, the decision lies on the players to decide on. They can choose not to if they are that daring and sure that it is not a face card. </p>
<p>If players are indeed aware of how blackjack is played, they would well be aware of the advantages an Ace has. It can be valued at 1 or 11. If it appears in the initial deal, players only need to check the second card before proceeding. If it shows a value less than 10, then they can continue to be hit. However, they should be careful that it does not go over 21 since it would mean a bust for them meaning automatically losing the hand. </p>
<p>So it can be seen that an Ace will always be beneficial, but players should note that there are only four Aces in deck and unless the cards are cut again, the chances of another blackjack may not be too appealing. Hence, it still remains to keep track of the cards being dealt, both before and after each hand is shown. It may be additional work for the thinking minds but it is for the benefit of players who take blackjack very seriously.</p>
<p>This is only one of the many strategies that blackjack players can resort to. There are far many strategies to consider and for sure, many have their own approach towards the game. Whatever strategy they would use, it will surely be something worth learning and watching primarily. There is no better way to master the game other than to watch the professionals in the history of card games such as blackjack and <a href="http://www.smokepoker.com/blog/">poker</a>. </p>
<p>All players need to experience a loss at times, but not all losses means that this will be forever. Rather they help as initial investments and then become a means for recall the next time blackjack players are up and about. </p>
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		<title>More Than a Game of Twenty Ones</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2007 17:56:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Blackjack Advisor</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Lurking behind the popularity that poker has instilled today, Blackjack is a card game that may be simple but also has its share of excitement. A simpler game to understand, Blackjack is purely trying to have a two card equivalent that would make players closer to the required total of 21. 
Blackjack is simple but [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Lurking behind the popularity that <a href="http://www.smokepoker.com">poker </a>has instilled today, Blackjack is a card game that may be simple but also has its share of excitement. A simpler game to understand, Blackjack is purely trying to have a two card equivalent that would make players closer to the required total of 21. </p>
<p>Blackjack is simple but has its own share of strategies for people to play on. Some play on chance and the possibility of getting the desired number is far easier compared to the different card combinations that Poker has. A Blackjack occurs once there is an Ace and any Face Card. Usually the player would automatically get double his earnings.</p>
<p>Basic as it may seem, a lot of other areas for consideration needs to be known as well. One is that of which to make a bluff where cards that would usually have a total of 17 may be a good card to stand on. Unless of course the players are indeed keeping track of the cards used, chances are, it would be safe to stand when this occurs. </p>
<p>Some would even sweeten the game with other options. One of them is a split where the first two cards are separated. This is only allowed when both cards have similar value. Hence it widens the chances of a player to win since he has two hands. </p>
<p>Essentially, people stick to the basics of simple going exactly or slight below the required value of 21. Getting 21 is an immediate bonus, unless of course the other players would be able to do the same, it is immediately money in the bag. In the event that a player would go over it, it is called a bust. Even if the dealer would eventually follow the same route as a bust, it is only the player who will loose. </p>
<p>Blackjack may not have the following that other leading card games have but is really a good game to play as well. Many see it as simple mathematics and a game of chance. But even so, people must always be on guard and aware. Some would take high risk moves in taking a hit to add to their current score. Once this happens, only two things can be expected; a good <a href="http://www.darts.tv">hit</a> or a bust which disqualifies the player from that round. Short and simpler, blackjack is really something that shows promise, if only people would try it some time that is lesser complicated. </p>
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		<title>Spin Palace Casino in Focus part 2</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2007 13:51:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Blackjack Advisor</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[More on Spin Palace Casino blackjack games&#8230;
Vegas Strip Blackjack - Like in Vegas Downtown Blackjack you can play the Single-Hand or the Multi-hand version of the game. However, the strategy for this game is again different if only because four deck of cards are used. The outcome for each number of hands you choose to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>More on <a href="http://www.spinpalace.com"><strong>Spin Palace Casino</strong></a> blackjack games&#8230;</p>
<p><strong>Vegas Strip Blackjack</strong> - Like in Vegas Downtown Blackjack you can play the Single-Hand or the Multi-hand version of the game. However, the strategy for this game is again different if only because four deck of cards are used. The outcome for each number of hands you choose to use is affected by the fewer number of decks used.<br />
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<p><em>Rules:</em></p>
<ul>
<li>Vegas Strip is an American Hole Card Game</li>
<li>Dealer peeks on 10 and Ace Cards</li>
<li>Played with 4 regular decks</li>
<li>Dealer must stand on all 17</li>
<li>Double down on any two cards</li>
<li>Double down after split</li>
<li>Split 3 times to make 4 hands</li>
<li>Aces can only be split once</li>
<li>Only one card to split Aces</li>
<li>A Split Ace and a 10 is 21 and not BJ</li>
<li>Unlike 10 value cards can be split</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Spanish 21 Blackjack</strong> - Also offered by Global Player Casino, this game is very unique and exciting. The Spanish deck is a deck with only 48 cards instead of the usual 52 (All 10s are removed). The deck used is not the only thing that makes this game unique but the rules as well so make sure you understand the rules listed below before playing the game. You would also do well to peek at the basic strategy posted in Spin Palace&#8217;s website since the strategy for Spanish is also very different from that of other blackjack games.<br />
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<p><em>Rules:</em></p>
<ul>
<li>Spanish 21 is an American Hole Card Game</li>
<li>Dealer peeks on 10 and Ace Cards</li>
<li>Played with 8 Spanish decks of cards.</li>
<li>Dealer must hit on soft 17</li>
<li>Player BJ Beats Dealer BJ</li>
<li>Player 21 Beats Dealer 21</li>
<li>Late Surrender</li>
<li>Double down on any number of cards</li>
<li>Re-Double down once</li>
<li>Surrender after doubling down</li>
<li>Double down after split</li>
<li>Split 3 times to make 4 hands</li>
<li>Aces can be re-split</li>
<li>Draw and double down to split Aces</li>
<li>Unlike 10 value cards can be split</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Payoffs:</em></p>
<ul>
<li>5 card 21 pays 3:2</li>
<li>6 card 21 pays 2:1</li>
<li>7 or more card 21 pays 3:1</li>
<li>6-7-8 or 7-7-7 mixed suit pays 3:2</li>
<li>6-7-8 or 7-7-7 of same suit pays 2:1</li>
<li>6-7-8 or 7-7-7 of spades pays 3:1</li>
<li>Suited 7-7-7 when dealer has 7 face up pays 50:1</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Double Exposure Blackjack</strong> - A game that&#8217;s the same as the basic blackjack game except for a very nice twist - dealer&#8217;s hands are dealt face up.<br />
<em>Rules:</em></p>
<ul>
<li>Both Dealers Cards are dealt Face Up</li>
<li>Played with 8 regular decks</li>
<li>Dealer must hit on soft 17</li>
<li>Dealer wins all ties except for tied BJ</li>
<li>Player BJ pays even money</li>
<li>Double down on 9, 10 and 11</li>
<li>Double down after split</li>
<li>Split 3 times to make 4 hands</li>
<li>Aces can be re-split</li>
<li>Only one card to split Aces</li>
<li>A split Ace and a 10 is 21 and not BJ</li>
<li>Unlike 10 value cards can be split</li>
</ul>
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		<title>Spin Palace Casino in Focus</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2007 12:57:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Blackjack Advisor</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Spin Palace Casino says that Blackjack is probably the only game where you can beat the house, and this is true. If you want to know more about blackjack (not just the games that Spin Palace Casino has, but blackjack in general) then Spin Palace Casino will give you an introduction, a history of the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.spinpalace.com"><strong>Spin Palace Casino</strong></a> says that Blackjack is probably the only game where you can beat the house, and this is true. If you want to know more about blackjack (not just the games that Spin Palace Casino has, but blackjack in general) then Spin Palace Casino will give you an introduction, a history of the game, the basic rules of the game, strategy tables, and of course the specific rules for each game they offer. If you are looking for a wide variety of Blackjack games Spin Palace Casino is the online casino to go since it has ALL major blackjack variants available.</p>
<p>Below are the blackjack games available at Spin Palace Casino called their Gold Series. Note that all information about the games were lifted from their website.</p>
<p><strong>Vegas Downtown Blackjack</strong> - Available in two versions: Single-Hand Vegas Downtown Blackjack and Multi-Hand Vegas Downtown Blackjack. They share the same basic rules and differ only in the number of hands you can play. However, even if that is the only rule that differs the strategy is very different and depends on the number of hands you choose to play.<br />
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<p><em>Rules:</em></p>
<ul>
<li>This is an American Hole Card Game</li>
<li>Dealer peeks on 10 value cards and aces</li>
<li>Played with 2 regular card deck</li>
<li>Dealer must hit soft 17</li>
<li>Double Down one any two cards</li>
<li>Double down after split</li>
<li>Split 3 times to make 4 hands</li>
<li>Aces can only be split once</li>
<li>Only one card to split aces</li>
<li>Unlike 10 value cards can be split</li>
<li>A split ace and a 10 counts as 21 and not Blackjack</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><br />
Super Fun 21</strong> - One of the most popular games in the casino this blackjack variant is a lot more exciting than the traditional 21 game since its rules are more &#8220;relaxed&#8221; giving the player a better edge.<br />
<em>Rules:</em></p>
<ul>
<li>This is an American Hole card game.</li>
<li>Played with one regular card deck.</li>
<li>Dealer must hit on soft 17.</li>
<li>Dealer peeks on 10 value cards and aces.</li>
<li>You can re-split up to three times to make four hands.</li>
<li>You can double down on any number of cards, even after splitting pairs.</li>
<li>You can surrender half the bet, even after hitting, splitting or doubling down.</li>
<li>Double down rescue.</li>
<li>Double down after split.</li>
<li>You can draw and double down to split aces.</li>
<li>Aces can be re-split.</li>
<li>Unlike 10 value cards can be split.</li>
<li>Your Blackjack beats dealer blackjack.</li>
<li>Blackjack in diamonds pays 2-1.</li>
<li>Blackjack in other suits pays even money.</li>
<li>Six or more cards totaling 20 or less, except after doubling down, always wins.</li>
<li>Five or more cards which have a value of 21, except after doubling down, instantly pays 2-1.</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Some tips for the special game:</em></p>
<ul>
<li>Surrendering. Don&#8217;t surrender unless you’ve got four or more cards, with 15 against an Ace or 16 against a 10 or Ace. The only exception is when you’ve got a hard 17 against an Ace, when surrender is also recommended.</li>
<li>Doubling down. Double on 10 or 11 against all up cards or 9 against 2 through 6. When doubling down, it’s advisable to surrender with 16 or below if the dealer has an 8, 9, 10 or Ace, and to surrender with 17 if the dealer has an Ace. Exceptions to this rule are a three-card 9 against 2; a four-card 9 against 3 or 4; a three-card 10 against 10; a four-card 10 against all up cards and a four-card 11 against all up cards.</li>
</ul>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2007 14:15:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Blackjack Advisor</dc:creator>
		
	<category>Blackjack</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Intercasino - Excitement you can trust.
More Intercasino Blackjack Games and their rules&#8230;
Multi-Hand Progressive Blackjack -  Multi-Hand Progressive Blackjack is identical to Single-Player Progressive Blackjack, except that players can bet on up-to five hands and play them all independently, one after another. Simply put it is a combination of the Single-Player Blackjack and the Multi-hand [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="http://www.intercasino.com/">Intercasino</a> - Excitement you can trust.</strong></p>
<p>More Intercasino Blackjack Games and their rules&#8230;</p>
<p><strong>Multi-Hand Progressive Blackjack</strong> -  Multi-Hand Progressive Blackjack is identical to Single-Player Progressive Blackjack, except that players can bet on up-to five hands and play them all independently, one after another. Simply put it is a combination of the Single-Player Blackjack and the Multi-hand Blackjack.<br />
<em>Rules:</em></p>
<ul>
<li>8 52-card decks are used</li>
<li>The deck is re-shuffled after each hand</li>
<li>Dealer stands on all 17&#8217;s</li>
<li>Doubling after splitting allowed</li>
<li>No re-splitting of cards allowed</li>
<li>No surrender</li>
<li>Only one additional card allowed on each Ace when splitting a pair of Aces</li>
<li>Each hand must be completed before proceeding to next hand.</li>
<li>Up to five possible hands playable per deal.</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Payoff:</em></p>
<blockquote><p>Winning hand      1 to 1<br />
Blackjack             3 to 2<br />
Insurance             2 to 1</p></blockquote>
<p><em>Bonus Payout:</em></p>
<blockquote><p><strong>        Result                            Payoff</strong><br />
4 Red Aces OR 4 Black Aces      JACKPOT<br />
3 Suited Aces                          $2500<br />
4 Unsuited Aces                       $1500<br />
3 Unsuited Aces                       $250<br />
2 Suited Aces                          $100<br />
2 Unsuited Aces                       $25</p></blockquote>
<p><em>Betting Limits:</em></p>
<ul>
<li>$2 minimum bet</li>
<li>$2,500 maximum bet.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><br />
Multi-Player Progressive Blackjack</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>8 52-card decks are used</li>
<li>The deck is re-shuffled after approximately one-third of the shoe (the 8 decks of cards) has been dealt.</li>
<li>Dealer stands on all 17&#8217;s</li>
<li>Doubling after splitting allowed</li>
<li>No re-splitting of cards allowed</li>
<li>No surrender</li>
<li>Only one additional card allowed on each Ace when splitting a pair of Aces</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Payoff:</em> Same as Multi-Hand Progressive Blackjack including the Bonus Payouts.<br />
<em>Betting Limits:</em></p>
<ul>
<li>$2 minimum bet</li>
<li>$2,500 maximum bet.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Single-Deck Blackjack</strong><br />
<em>Rules:</em></p>
<ul>
<li>One 52-card deck is used</li>
<li>The deck is re-shuffled after each hand</li>
<li>Dealer draws to soft 17&#8217;s and stands on hard 17&#8217;s</li>
<li>Doubling after splitting allowed</li>
<li>No re-splitting of cards allowed</li>
<li>No surrender</li>
<li>Only one additional card allowed on each Ace when splitting a pair of Aces</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Payoff:</em></p>
<blockquote><p>Winning hand      1 to 1<br />
Blackjack             3 to 2<br />
Insurance            2 to 1</p></blockquote>
<p><em>Betting Limits:</em></p>
<ul>
<li>$25 minimum bet</li>
<li>$2,500 maximum bet.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>NOTE:</strong><br />
<strong>For ALL PROGRESSIVE BLACKJACK GAMES</strong>, if you win the hand, you will get back your original bet plus the same amount in profit. A hand that consists of an Ace and any 10-value card is called a natural twenty-one, or a natural Blackjack (except in the case of a Split hand - see details above). If you win with a natural Multi-Hand Blackjack, you will be paid off at three-to-two odds, which means you get your original bet back plus 150% profit. (So if you bet $50 and win with a natural twenty-one, you get $50 (your bet) plus $75 (your bet plus half of your bet), which totals to $125.<br />
<strong>For ALL BLACKJACK GAMES</strong>, individual tables may have a higher minimum bet and a lower maximum bet than indicated betting limits. Limits may be adjusted but only within the range given for each game.</p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2007 14:02:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Blackjack Advisor</dc:creator>
		
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Intercasino, as I&#8217;ve said before is on every best casino list for EVERYTHING. Right now it rules the world of online casinos and has been doing so for several years now. Of course it has made my list of best blackjack casinos too. Below are the following blackjack games available [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="http://www.intercasino.com">Intercasino</a> - Excitement you can trust.</strong></p>
<p>Intercasino, as I&#8217;ve said before is on every best casino list for EVERYTHING. Right now it rules the world of online casinos and has been doing so for several years now. Of course it has made my list of best blackjack casinos too. Below are the following blackjack games available at Intercasino and a n overview of each game. Details all come from the Intercasino website.</p>
<p><strong>Single Player Blackjack</strong><br />
<em>Rules:</em></p>
<ul>
<li>8 52-card decks are used</li>
<li>The deck is re-shuffled after each hand</li>
<li>Dealer stands on all 17&#8217;s</li>
<li>Doubling after splitting allowed</li>
<li>No re-splitting of cards allowed</li>
<li>No surrender</li>
<li>Only one additional card allowed on each Ace when splitting a pair of Aces</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Payoff: </em></p>
<blockquote><p>Winning Hand        1 to 1<br />
Blackjack               3 to 2<br />
Insurance              2 to 1</p></blockquote>
<p><em>Betting Limits:</em></p>
<ul>
<li>$2 minimum initial ante.</li>
<li>$1000 max bet.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Multi-player Blackjack  </strong><br />
<em>Rules:</em> Same as Single-Player Blackjack but you of course play with other players on the same table.</p>
<ul>
<li>8 52-card decks are used</li>
<li>The deck is re-shuffled after approximately one-third of the shoe (the 8 decks of cards) has been dealt.</li>
<li>Dealer stands on all 17&#8217;s</li>
<li>Doubling after splitting allowed</li>
<li>No re-splitting of cards allowed</li>
<li>No surrender</li>
<li>Only one additional card allowed on each Ace when splitting a pair of Aces</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Payoff: </em>Same as Single-Player Blackjack.<br />
<em>Betting Limits:</em></p>
<ul>
<li>$2 minimum initial ante</li>
<li>$2,500 maximum bet.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><br />
Multi-Hand Blackjack </strong>- Multi-Hand Blackjack is identical to Single-Player Blackjack, except that players can bet on up-to five hands and play them all independently, one after another.<br />
<em>Rules: </em>Same as Single-Player Blackjack except for the following additional rules<br />
Each hand must be completed before proceeding to next hand.<br />
Up to five possible hands playable per deal.<br />
<em>Payoff: </em>Same as Single-Player Blackjack.<br />
<em>Betting Limits:</em></p>
<ul>
<li>$2 minimum initial ante</li>
<li>$2,500 maximum bet.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Multi-Split Blackjack</strong><br />
<em>Rules:</em></p>
<ul>
<li>8 52-card decks are used</li>
<li>The deck is re-shuffled after each hand</li>
<li>Dealer stands on all 17&#8217;s</li>
<li>Doubling after splitting allowed</li>
<li>Re-splitting of cards allowed up to three times</li>
<li>No surrender</li>
<li>Only one additional card allowed on each Ace when splitting a pair of Aces.</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Payoff:</em> Same as Single-Player Blackjack.<br />
<em>Betting Limits:</em></p>
<ul>
<li>$2 minimum initial ante</li>
<li>$2,500 maximum bet.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Progressive Blackjack </strong>- In Progressive Blackjack, before you are dealt any cards you have the option of making a $1 side bet that allows you to participate in additional payouts.<br />
<em>Rules:</em> Same as Single-Player Blackjack except for the side bet.<br />
<em>Payoffs:</em> Same as Single-Player Blackjack except for the bonus payout. Bonus Bet Payouts are received when consecutive aces are the first cards dealt in a hand. The payout varies for different combinations of consecutive aces. Winning Bonus Bets will be paid to the player at the end of the round when all other bets are paid.</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>        Result </strong>              <strong>              Payout</strong><br />
4 Red Aces OR 4 Black Aces       JACKPOT<br />
3 Suited Aces                           $2500<br />
4 Unsuited Aces                        $1500<br />
3 Unsuited Aces                        $250<br />
2 Suited Aces                           $100<br />
2 Unsuited Aces                        $25</p></blockquote>
<p><em>Betting Limits:</em></p>
<ul>
<li>$2 minimum initial ante</li>
<li>$2,500 maximum bet.</li>
</ul>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Mar 2007 07:35:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Blackjack Advisor</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Global Player Casino - The Finest Multi-player Casino on the Net
Global Casino Player is known for being the home of online blackjack. It has a few games that are pretty basic and some really cool variations. I have listed the game variations avaiable along with the house rules as listed on their website.
Las Vegas Strip [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="http://www.global-player.com">Global Player Casino</a> - The Finest Multi-player Casino on the Net</strong></p>
<p>Global Casino Player is known for being the home of online blackjack. It has a few games that are pretty basic and some really cool variations. I have listed the game variations avaiable along with the house rules as listed on their website.</p>
<p><strong>Las Vegas Strip Blackjack (4 Decks</strong>)</p>
<ul>
<li>Dealer stands on all 17&#8217;s.</li>
<li>Double down is allowed on any total of the first two cards.</li>
<li>No doubling is allowed after splitting cards.</li>
<li>Splits allowed up to 4 hands.</li>
<li>Late surrender is available.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Las Vegas Downtown (3 Decks)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Dealer hits soft 17&#8217;s</li>
<li>Double down is allowed on any total of the first two cards.</li>
<li>No doubling is allowed after splitting cards.</li>
<li>Splits allowed up to 4 hands, Aces may be resplit.</li>
<li>Late surrender is available.</li>
<li>The deck is shuffled after each round.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Atlantic City (6 Decks)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Dealer stands on all 17&#8217;s.</li>
<li>Double down is allowed on any two cards.</li>
<li>Doubling is allowed after a split.</li>
<li>Splits only up to 2 hands.</li>
<li>Late surrender is available.</li>
<li>Doubling is allowed after a split.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Reno (1 Deck)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Dealer hits soft 17&#8217;s</li>
<li>Double down is allowed only if the two first cards have a hard count of 10 or 11.</li>
<li>No doubling is allowed after splitting cards.</li>
<li>Splits allowed up to 2 hands.</li>
<li>Surrender is not allowed.</li>
<li>The decks are shuffled after each round.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Spanish 21 (6 Decks) - </strong>The most recent addition to Global Player Casino&#8217;s blackjack repertoire, Spanish 21 has gotten rave reviews. It makes use of six Spanish decks which have 48 cards, and the four tens (not the face cards) have been removed.</p>
<ul>
<li>Dealer hits soft 17&#8217;s</li>
<li>Double down on any card count and any number of cards.</li>
<li>Splits allowed up to 4 hands, Aces may be resplit.</li>
<li>Late surrender is available. A non-busted doubled hand can be surrendered, keeping the initial bet.</li>
<li>Player&#8217;s blackjack wins over dealer&#8217;s blackjack and pays 3:2.</li>
<li>Player wins 21 ties.</li>
<li>Special bonus for some non-doubled 21-valued hands.</li>
<li>Jackpot of $1,000 if the player has three suited 7s and the dealer also shows a 7 of the same suit.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Baden-Baden (2 Decks)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Dealer stands on all 17&#8217;s.</li>
<li>Double down is allowed if the first two cards have a count of 9, 10 or 11.</li>
<li>No doubling is allowed after splitting cards.</li>
<li>Splits allowed up to 2 hands. Only cards with the same face value may be split.</li>
<li>Surrender is not allowed.</li>
<li>European no hole card rule.</li>
<li>Six card Charlie (an unbusted player hand with six cards automatically wins).</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Double Exposure (3 Decks)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Double Exposure is a blackjack variation in which both dealer cards are exposed.</li>
<li>Dealer hits soft 17&#8217;s</li>
<li>Double down is allowed if the first two cards have a hard count of 9, 10 or 11.</li>
<li>No doubling is allowed after splitting cards.</li>
<li>Splits allowed up to 4 hands.</li>
<li>Surrender and insurance are not available.</li>
<li>The decks are shuffled after each round.</li>
<li>To compensate the player&#8217;s advantage because of the second up card, there are the following rules changes:</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
<blockquote><p>Blackjack pays 1:1.<br />
Player wins Blackjack ties, dealer wins all other ties.</p></blockquote>
</blockquote>
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