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Online Casino Blackjack: Complete Guide to Playing (and Winning)

Blackjack is one of the oldest casino table games. Moreover, did you know that the first appearance of this game dates back to the 14th century? It was the game of 31.

It was not until a few centuries later (the 17th century) that the modern version of blackjack arrived. The game that was called 21 at the time had a bonus that has disappeared today: a player who obtained a black jack and an ace of spades received 10 times their bet.

The name of this game comes from there ("black jack" in English).

Nowadays, blackjack is still one of the most popular money games. Relatively simple to understand (especially in comparison to other table games such as ultimate poker) and generating adrenaline rushes, its arrival on most online casinos gives it a new lease of life.

Let us discover together this mythical game, its rules, its variants, possible strategies and its (possible) evolutions.

Basic Rules of Online Blackjack

The concept of blackjack can be summed up in one sentence: it is a card game in which the player must beat the dealer without exceeding 21.

To do this, you need to know that each card has a specific value:

- Numbered cards from 2 to 10 are worth their respective number;

- Face cards (king, queen and jack), also called "picture cards", are worth 10 points;

- The ace can have a value of 1 or 11 points, at the player's choice.

In its classic version (we will look at the variants later), a blackjack session begins with the distribution of two cards to each player and the dealer.

The players' cards are revealed unlike the dealer who only turns one over.

At this point, it is up to you to choose whether you wish to draw a new card or stop. You can draw as many cards as you wish in order to get as close as possible to 21 points and/or obtain a blackjack (jack and ace).

Be careful however: if you go beyond 21, you lose the session and your bet (it is said that you bust).

Once all the players around the table have bust or stopped, the dealer draws their cards according to the universal rule "the bank draws at 16, stays at 17". In other words, if the dealer's score reaches 16 points, they will draw a new card. If they reach 17, they will stop.

Players who beat the dealer then obtain a certain number of times their bets based on the card results while those below the dealer's score (or who have bust) lose the amount wagered.

Good to know: there are special blackjack rules that allow players to double their bet by requesting to receive one single additional card or, in the case of a double, to split to play 2 hands at the same time (against the payment of an additional bet).

Popular Online Blackjack Variants

The version described previously is classic blackjack.

Over time, variants have appeared.

This is the case, for example, of European blackjack. Here, the dealer only receives one visible card at the start and only draws the second after all players have made their decision. This difference adds an element of suspense, as the outcome remains uncertain until the dealer completes their hand.

American blackjack, for its part, is distinguished by the fact that the dealer immediately receives two cards, one of which is hidden. If the visible card is an ace or a 10, they immediately check whether they have a blackjack. This variant was created to speed up the game, as players can immediately know if they have no chance of winning.

Some casinos also allow the playing of side bets which are played independently of the main bet and which allow, for some, multipliers of up to 100 or 250 times the initial bet (this is the case for certain 21+3 or Hot 3, for example). It is even possible to bet on the dealer busting.

Furthermore, in order to attract new players, certain establishments have chosen to innovate by offering exclusive variants including:

- Blackjack Switch where players play with 2 hands and can exchange the second cards between them;

- Pontoon which is a British version with slightly different rules;

- Infinite Blackjack where all players have the same card combination;

- 6-card Charlie in which you automatically win if you manage to draw 6 or more cards;

- Free Bet Blackjack which allows players to split or double for free (in return, the dealer loses if they exceed 22).

Live Blackjack

Advances in technology and players' new desires have given birth to a new trend: the live casino. And this obviously also concerns blackjack.

The advantage of online casinos is being able to play whenever you wish, from anywhere (especially since the advent of smartphones). However, you lose that particular atmosphere of this type of establishment and the human side (you often play against the machine).

This is how online casinos imagined a new way of playing table games: live games.

Live blackjack therefore offers an immersive experience thanks to real-time broadcasting of the session. Players can interact with real dealers and other players, allowing online gaming to rediscover its social side.

Obviously, these games (blackjack, baccarat, craps...) are available at all hours. However, unlike the classic versions of online casinos which rely on an RNG system (random number generator determined by an algorithm), live blackjack guarantees total transparency since each card is dealt before your eyes.

The main players in this field include companies such as Evolution Gaming, which dominates the market with high-quality broadcasts and innovative games. Other renowned providers such as NetEnt and Playtech also offer excellent live blackjack options, each offering exclusive features and variants that diversify the experience.

Strategies for Winning at Online Blackjack

If you have taken even a minimum of interest in blackjack, you will surely know that there are card counting methods. The aim being to assign different values to cards (1 for aces and face cards, 0 for 7/8/9 cards and -1 for others). Based on the total obtained, the player knows whether they have the advantage or not.

Good to know: contrary to what you see in films, this technique is not illegal. That said, to counter it, casinos now use several decks of cards which they mix and cut in order to leave a large element of chance. Furthermore, online, hands are generally shuffled automatically after each session. Which greatly limits the interest of this type of strategy.

Obviously, because card counting is based on probabilities, in addition to requiring a certain mental training (and discretion), it does not allow winning 100% of the time.

This is why, at blackjack as in all casino games, it is essential to manage your bankroll as best as possible. In other words: how much are you prepared to play (and lose) per session or over a defined period? By having this data in mind and capping your spending, you know precisely when you need to stop.

Please note: the RTP (Return to Player) at blackjack is very variable. Indeed, an excellent player who uses probabilities to their advantage and knows how to count cards can achieve an RTP of 99% while a beginner player will have a much lower RTP. Thus, you will have understood that even if blackjack has a large element of luck, by making the right decisions at the right moment, it is possible to greatly limit it (as in poker). This is what makes it so appealing.

Not forgetting to take advantage of the bonuses offered by your favourite establishment (welcome bonuses, deposit bonuses) and free demo versions to practise and test your ability to successfully implement an effective strategy.

Choosing an Online Casino to Play Blackjack with TnBet

Because we know it can be difficult to choose the right establishment to wager your money, TnBet offers you the possibility of finding the casino you are looking for in a few clicks.

For this, we take care of the entire research phase on your behalf, based on a certain number of criteria. Thus, only casinos that pass this selection stage are integrated on our site. Which allows you to play with complete peace of mind.

Here is a (non-exhaustive) list of the criteria we use to ensure that a casino is reliable and serious:

- Nature of the licence (ANJ for France or Curaçao, among others, for the international);

- Site reputation via comments and user reviews found on the internet;

- Transaction security and availability of payment methods;

- Design and interface of the online casino;

- Classic blackjack and/or variants?

- Responsiveness of customer support and language spoken;

- Variety of bonuses and associated wager;

- Presence of a VIP programme;

- Mobile and tablet interface;

- Possibility of practising via a free demo mode.

Please note: we place great importance on the security and transparency of casinos both for deposits and withdrawals and for game fairness via random number generation (RNG). Because you are wagering your money, it is important that you know precisely where you are treading and whether the site effectively protects your personal and financial data.

Future Trends in Online Blackjack

In order to remain competitive and attract an ever-larger audience, online casinos must continually reinvent themselves and demonstrate originality.

In the world of online blackjack, this involves making new variants available (such as those we have mentioned previously) or the possibility of playing live. We also think of side bets which allow everyone to play as they see fit.

In the near future, in addition to new variants and features that will surely emerge, we believe that the casino experience will become increasingly immersive thanks to virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). The aim being to get as close as possible to the atmosphere of physical casinos without leaving home.

If online blackjack remains so popular, it is no doubt thanks to its ability to skilfully combine chance and strategy. Unlike roulette, slot machines or certain mini-games, you can be good at blackjack with practice. Which drastically increases your chances of winning (which are never, in any case, 100%).

That said, whether you are a specialist or a beginner, be aware that TnBet is your best ally to help you get started with complete peace of mind.

Our role: to guide you towards the right site. For the rest, it is up to you to play.