Why Online Blackjack Is So Popular

Blackjack is a long-running casino classic with roots dating back to the 15th century. Most likely, the ancestor of the game of ‘31' was Italy, and this unique game 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 that 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 might one day 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 their bankroll 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 number employees monitoring the gameplay and identifying potential fraudsters, so that a 100% winning gaming session can't go unnoticed. Secondly, the casino is not saving on the salaries of its employees in order to have loyal dealers that wouldn't go as far as to cheat on the establishment. As for video blackjack, this type of cheating isn't applicable due to the peculiarities of this version of the game.

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 it will happen any time soon. In addition, any attempts to use some shady schemes will be thwarted by the security staff of a 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 a player's winning chances.