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Luka Jestrovic

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Online Blackjack Isn’t Rigged – Here’s the Proof

You’ve probably wondered if online blackjack is really fair – or just cleverly rigged. The short answer is no – it’s not. However, it’s incredibly important to understand that “not rigged” simply means that online blackjack follows the standard rules of the game. According to these rules, the casino has a built-in statistical advantage. Like any gambling game, blackjack was designed so that the house will always win in the long run. We should also note that online blackjack i...

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Richard Marcus

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Outing Those Outside Bets in Roulette – The Best Optimal Strategies

Roulette just might be the most fun game in the casino. It is super easy to play and makes for great socializing. Yet at the same time, gamblers come up with all kinds of imaginative betting strategies to get ahead.  Some of those are related to names, dates and birthdays. Others are tied to bankroll management practices, some of which are foolish. Before implementing any strategy, the roulette player must choose which type of bet best fits his strategy....

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Milos Markovic

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Poker Hands Explained

  The famous card game of Poker is pretty much synonymous with gambling. It’s seen by many as the end-all-be-all gambling game, but it also has a place in live casinos. From live dealer games like 3-Card Poker to the famous 21+3 side bet in live blackjack, knowing how poker hands work can be useful to a live casino fan. With that in mind, here’s a complete rundown of how poker hands are made and ranked. Knowing this information will help you develop your skills as an online gamble...

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Milos Markovic

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Sette e Mezzo: How to Play Italian Version of Blackjack

  As more and more people discover the internet, the world becomes increasingly global. Everyone has the ability to learn about almost anything with just a few button presses. There have been obvious advantages to this, especially for live casino games. No longer were players stuck with inferior versions of existing titles. Now, the competitive nature of online casinos meant everyone had the best possible versions! Eventually, live dealer software providers also began to create coo...

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Luka Jestrovic

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Should You Surrender in Blackjack? A Smart Player’s Guide

The Surrender option in blackjack allows players to forfeit their current bet on purpose but receive half of their total stake back. This optional rule comes in several variants including late and early surrender, significantly broadening the tools at the player’s disposal. Although there are many live blackjack games with Surrender rules out there, it’s an underappreciated feature that many beginners completely ignore. However, if used correctly, the Surrender option can significantly im...

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Milos Markovic

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Skill vs Luck at Live Dealer Tables: How to Choose Games to Play

  Part of what makes gaming fun is the wealth of choices it presents. When you launch a casino, you have a variety of slots, table games and live casino titles to pick from! Some of them are releases that have been popular for years. Others are brand new additions, which have become incredibly popular due to the gameplay they offer. No matter which title you pick, there will always be an element of luck. If that was not the case, then you could never make back the money you play! T...

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Milos Markovic

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The Bet Behind Option in Live Casino Blackjack – Blackjack Bet Behind Strategy

Want to enjoy live dealer blackjack but can't find a seat at your favorite table? No worries, live casino games are brimming with innovations, and the option to bet behind is one of them. This optional side bet allows you to either play without a seat or engage the game in classic 7-seat tables even while it's not your turn. Moreover, a good blackjack bet behind strategy can keep the money coming in throughout any given round. Let's take a closer look at the blackjack bet behind wagering opti...

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Milos Markovic

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The Complete Guide to Roulette Bets

  One of the questions we most often get asked about is – what can I bet on in roulette? Knowing the answer to this is a major requirement if you went to play roulette and win. And yet, a surprising amount of even long-time players haven’t fully grasped just how all roulette bets work. Others may need tips on what some of the less common types of roulette bets do. Below, you’ll find a full roulette bet list. It’s a complete overview that explains everything from basic inside a...

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Luka Jestrovic

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Third Card Rules in Baccarat

Arguably the most complicated thing about punto banco is the so-called Baccarat third card rule. That’s the part that determines when to draw the third card while playing Baccarat. Don’t get us wrong – it’s nothing scary or overly technical. It’s just that the simplicity of this game is one of its main advantages, yet even experienced players are sometimes boggled by this mechanic. The third card rule in Baccarat has several steps used to determine whether the Player or Banker hand en...

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Luka Jestrovic

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What are Perfect Pairs in Blackjack?

Perfect Pairs is an optional side bet in blackjack that wins if the first two cards you draw are of the same rank. The bet pays more if the two cards are also of the same color or suit. Perfect Pairs are typically marked by ‘PP’ on blackjack tables and games. What does PP Mean in Blackjack? PP = Perfect Pairs (a side bet)...