http://blackjack.gamingsupermarket.com/news/ http://blackjack.gamingsupermarket.com/news/6813/blackjack-still-floating-to-the-top Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:22:14 BST It may be one of the oldest and most loved casino classics, however, Blackjack is still finding new ways to impress, as throws off the shackles of convention and takes to the water...

Blackjack is without a doubt one of the most iconic casino games of all time; now there is a new spin on this old favourite, as hotels throughout Las Vegas are reportedly adding 'Blackjack in the pool' to their gaming repertoire.

Guests at certain Las Vegas hotels can now enjoy a dip in the pool, alongside a game of blackjack, thanks to dealers who are able to utilise 'floating tables' to give customers a crazy new slant on this much loved game. It has been reported that the trend has caught on like wildfire throughout Las Vegas, with more and more casinos offering the slightly unusual service to their swimming pools every single day. Among the hotels that are getting in on the action is Harrah's Resorts Casino in Atlantic City; it has been experimenting with 'pool party' and 'recreational pool' versions of blackjack, and has found that both have been surprisingly successful amongst its clientele.

Don Marrandino, the president of the Harrah’s Resort, Showboat, Caesars, and Bally’s Atlantic City casinos (which are all owned by Caesars Entertainment) recently said: “There are at least five casinos in Vegas that have blackjack by the pool. I think we should get our learnings’ on from there and use it here to make things more unique.”

Blackjack being offered at hotel swimming pools is a prime example of casino operators within the United States being forced to come up with new and innovative ways of engaging their customers' imagination; it is though that the trend will be set to increase amongst operators in the upcoming months.

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]]> http://blackjack.gamingsupermarket.com/news/6772/blackjack-card-counters-foiled-by-shuffle-master Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:30:16 BST Blackjack is very easy game to learn, yet an extremely difficult one to master; there are various strategies and tactics that players can employ to try and get ahead, but ultimately, card counting has been the only sure way to get the best of the game – until now...

Although being able to card count is an exceedingly rare ability, it is possible and casinos have historically lost a great deal of money to scammers who employ this illegal strategy to 'farm' cash from an establishment.

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The automated card shufflers that Shuffle Master offer have become a particular nuisance to card counters; this is because the cards are shuffled internally inside the device, this is done continually between each hand to remove the any chance that a card counter would be successful in cracking the pattern of cards that is being dealt.

The automated card shufflers are also beneficial to the law-abiding clientele within the casino, due to the fact that they are much more efficient at their jobs than a human card dealer could hope to be; the automated shuffler is able to knock 10 minutes waiting time per hour compared to a human dealer – this allows them to play more hands in the same amount of time.

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]]> http://blackjack.gamingsupermarket.com/news/6764/blackjack-to-make-an-appearance-at-new-york-races Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:58:05 BST Gambling in any form has long been an extremely contentious issue within the United States of America; however, it appears that there could be time for a popular casino classic to make an appearance at the races...

For the first time in history, the American Government are set to debate whether or not blackjack and poker should be allowed at racetracks – the issue is being taken up by politicians within the State of New York.

Saratoga Casino and Raceway could soon become a mini-casino, which incorporates the card classic of blackjack (which is sometimes also referred to as 'twenty-one') and the latest developments have been highlighted in various New York gambling publications.

Many critics believes that the introduction of classic casino titles, such as blackjack and poker, are a superb means of injecting some much needed cash into the state's struggling economy. The president of the Gambling Association has also put forward the case that the introduction of these games would have many more benefits than would first meet the eye.

“In my opinion reaction generally remains positive, without any obligations,” commented the president of the Gaming Association.

“Individuals are usually surprised about how effective the racetrack casinos are actually and the way they contribute towards education, agriculture and racing.”

The proposals have received backing from Senator Roy McDonald; however, he has been quick to stay on the cautious side – he wants to ensure that the introduction of such games does not harm established racing tracks, or the economy.

“Sometimes when people do things in a hurry to change things, we forget to guard and preserve what’s already working,” said  Senator McDonald.

 "Exploring new gaming options is actually a brilliant idea that we will take full advantage of during this year,” he added.

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]]> http://blackjack.gamingsupermarket.com/news/6598/online-gaming-newcomers-warned-over-the-risks-of-multi-hand-blackjack Tue, 10 May 2011 16:34:47 BST There has been a new warning issued in the online gaming arena, cautioning players over the high risks that can be inherent when playing multi-hand blackjack games at online casinos...

There has been a longstanding debate running amongst online Blackjack players as to the exact risks of playing multiple hands of Blackjack online. It has been a fierce point of contention, with some experts claiming that such multi-tasking styles of play should not be attempted by anybody who is relatively new to any sort of high risk gaming venture, whether it be Blackjack, Roulette or even Poker.

This has been fervently denied by other authorities on the game; they suggest that such multi-tasking styles of gaming are accessible to player of all skill levels, and that the only true determining factor to be considered is being in possession of an adequate bankroll.

It has been suggested that players should be in possession of a total bankroll which is no less than 100 times the size of the Blackjack hands that they are playing, in order to even consider successfully using the multi-hand tactic.

Other experts have warned players who are not experienced in participating in multi-hand Blackjack games against doing so; they have highlighted the fact that players utilising this tactic may have to make as many as 200-400 on the spot decisions – this creates an incredibly high amount of pressure on amateur players, who have been advised that they could be getting in over their heads by attempting to adopt this kind of tactic without gaining the necessary experience.

Ultimately, the decision over playing styles and tactics in Blackjack or any other online casino game has to come down to the individual – players are advised to do their research thoroughly before entering into any big-stakes gaming events.

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]]> http://blackjack.gamingsupermarket.com/news/6510/finland-europes-blackjack-capital Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:18:54 GMT It seems that Finland has become the official Blackjack capital of Europe, according to the latest research to be published...

The new report states that a whopping 82% of all the card tables in Finland's casinos are dedicated purely to the classic card game Blackjack. The research was conducted in an attempt to try and establish the gaming habits of casino customers around the globe, though the statistics of just how committed Finland is to Blackjack came as surprising news to those behind the study – the states' own casino monopoly. Although Blackjack is a popular card game in casinos the world over, the figures reveal that the Finnish are undeniably the biggest Blackjack consumers in the entire of Europe.

The land-based gaming industry has seen a massive shake-up in recent years, which has seen customers taking leave of traditional establishments in favour of the comfort of their own homes; this move to the online market is thought to be fuelled by an increased level of trust in security that is provided by online gaming providers, as well as promotional offers and bonuses that land-based industry can scarcely struggle to match.

This, in turn, has meant a decline in table games such as roulette, baccarat and craps in most casinos; Blackjack, however, is experiencing no such lack of demand – overwhelming testament to the game's sheer longevity and classic status.

Gaming communications manager, Matti Hokkanen, noted that in previous years, the state gambling monopoly, has been forced to close a significant 28% of land-based roulette table; there has been no closure of even one single Blackjack table within the same time period.

The news is welcome to fans of the classic casino card game, who can expect to enjoy it both in the comfort of their own home and at casinos around the world, for a long time to come... Why not join the people of Finland and join in their favourite casino game with our free blackjack bonuses here at Gaming Supermarket?
]]> http://blackjack.gamingsupermarket.com/news/6263/history-of-blackjack Fri, 05 Nov 2010 16:00:06 GMT Blackjack is one of the most popular casino games in the world. It has become the epitome of cool and has been the backdrop to countless plays and films, but where exactly did this card game originate?

Well, there is still a great deal of dispute as to where exactly its origins lie, though there is a popular consensus that it was most likely to have been spawned from French games, such as “chemin de fer” and “French ferme”. This consensus was reach as Blackjack originated in French casinos in around 1700, under the guise of “vingt-et-un” or “twenty-and-one”.

Surprisingly, the game that you would typically associate with Las Vegas did not actually start being seen in the United States until the 1800's.

The name “Blackjack” found its origins because a player of the game was additionally remunerated if he were to be dealt the Jack of Spades and the Ace of Spades for their hand, spades being a black suit.

Black's colourful history doesn't end at the origins of its name. Since its inception and introduction to casinos, it has always been a game that has brought about a certain level of controversy with it.

The majority of the controversy is found in people trying to find systems to beat the game and with it the casinos who offer it. The first real application of mathematical theory in order to try and topple the casino was written by Professor Edward O. Thorp in 1962. His book “Beat the Dealer” was so popular that it found its way onto the New York Times best seller list. It covered various card counting techniques and refined the basic strategy which had been hinted at years earlier.

This book scared the casinos of the time and led them to change to the rules of Blackjack to favour the house even more so. There was public outcry and the casinos lost revenue, this led to the change back to the original rules. Fortunately the card counting techniques that are explained in Thorp's book are beyond many people's abilities. The publicity it provided has helped to propel Blackjack to one of the biggest and most notorious casino games of all time.

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Last but not least, Europa Casino is one of the most highly recommended casinos for online Blackjack. They offer a fantastic introductory bonus of up to £2400 as well as excellent loyalty offers for existing customers.  They offer several variations of Blackjack on a steady and reliable platform. For those who like their Blackjack as realistic as possible, they also provide live Blackjack against a real dealer, helping to give their customers one of the most realistic gaming experiences that the internet has to offer.

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The objective of the game is to beat the dealer. As the alternative name of twenty-one implies, your aim is to have a hand that is worth more than the dealer’s hand but that does not go over twenty-one. You start with two cards and can choose to be dealt another to add to your hand, but if the value of your cards exceeds 21 then you are “bust” and have lost. If the dealer goes bust and you do not, you have won.

If you get a hand that you are happy with and decide to stick to it, you wait for the dealer to stick as well. You then show each other the hands you have and whoever has the highest value is the winner.

The values of cards in blackjack are very basic. Cards 2 to 10 are at face value, with the face cards of Jack, Queen and King cards all worth 10 as well. An ace can be valued at either 1 or at 11, depending on which is more convenient to your hand.

For example, if your two initial cards are an ace and a 2, the maximum value of your hand is 13. This is not particularly high, so you may decide to draw another card. If you draw anything below a 9, you’ve now got a perfect hand – however, if you draw a 9, a 10 or a face card, you have exceeded 21 and will go bust unless you value the ace card as a 1.

A hand that does not include an ace card is known as a “hard hand” because it only has one possible value that cannot be changed. If your hand does include an ace then it is a “soft hand” as it has two different values for you to choose from.
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