Unlike most other games played at either online casinos or traditional land-based venues, blackjack is recognized by gambling experts as a game requiring a substantial amount of skill in order for a player to beat the dealer - or "House" - and win. Sure, luck will always play a major part in determining whether a player wins or loses, but there's a whole lot more to winning at blackjack than meets the eye.

By developing a clear understanding of the game of blackjack, players can immediately boost their odds of winning more money more often. Of the more important aspects of the game, what players want (and need) to know most are their chances of drawing certain card values in any given situation.

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With the recent release of Hollywood movie "21", blackjack has returned to the spotlight and is about to experience a resurgence (if it ever even went away). Online casinos are licking their chops for the inevitable influx of new gamblers ready to play blackjack, the new game Crazy21, and all the other casino games that these online gambling sites have to offer.

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If you have ever played Blackjack, congratulations; you're already familiar with the card game Pontoon. In fact, Pontoon is merely a variation of Blackjack, which - incidentally - is also known as Twenty-One.

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American Wheel - A roulette wheel having a total of 38 numbers (0, 00 and numbers 1-36).
Ball - A small plastic or metal ball spun in the opposite direction of the spinning wheel. The roulette ball indicates the payoffs for each spin each time it lands in a numbered pocket.
Bet on the Layout - A wager placed anywhere on the numbers portion of the table.
Carrי - French term meaning a Corner Bet.
Cheval - French term meaning a Split Bet
Colonne - French term meaning a Column Bet
Column Bet - A roulette table layout is divided into 3 columns. Bets on a combination of 12 numbers at the same time. Pays 2 to 1.
Corner Bet - A gamble on 4 numbers.
Croupier - A casino employee who operates the roulette table along with other croupiers.

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With the recent and very exciting advent of online blackjack tournaments, it's important to keep in mind that not all online blackjack tournaments are created equal. In fact, given that this thriving sector of the online casino world is still only in its infancy, it's a safe bet to assume that the rules will vary from site to site. Having said this, players are best off gathering as much info as they can vis-à-vis rules, terms, buy-in rates, number of hands, prize money etc., before laying down any of their money.

Of course, with any casino game there are fundamentals every real-money player must know before playing, or they won't be playing for too long. The game of blackjack is no exception, and blackjack tournaments are also played according to their own - however varying - sets of rules. And though the number of rules is plenty, for now we'll just touch on the top three rules everyone ought to know about playing in an online blackjack tournament.

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Following is our list of the most commonly heard Blackjack terms and expressions used in both land-based casinos as well as online casinos . By simply clicking on the letter of the term you are looking for, you will gain a much better understanding of the game of Blackjack plus be well on yor way to winning more money.

 

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A Ace.
Action The amount of money wagered by a player during a complete session. A bet. Lots of betting.

Blackjack tournaments featured at online casinos are divided into two very distinct categories: single table and multiple table competitions. Though the actual blackjack playing rules are virtually the same in both single and multi-table tourneys, what separates the two are how the players move from level to level, and round to round.

Single Table Tournaments (One-Round Tournaments)
With respect to player options, single table tournaments vary from one casino to another, as well as from tournament to tournament. So, as the player, before starting any tournament, it's up to you to decide which type of game you'd like to compete in.

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In all likelihood, especially if you're a blackjack enthusiast, you've been hearing more and more about the growing popularity of blackjack tournaments featured at online casinos. Like its poker cousins, blackjack is also experiencing a tremendous wave of interest, due in large part to both poker and blackjack games and competitions being broadcasted to millions of viewers on television.

But what exactly is an online blackjack tournament and how is the game played any differently than traditional blackjack? Well, what separates blackjack tournaments from regular blackjack play is that in tournaments, players bet against one another and not against the dealer, or the  "House."

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Regular blackjack games, regardless of whether they're played in land-based or online casinos, are played with one or more players competing against the dealer, or "House." In tournament blackjack, however, players compete against one another, and not against the dealer. Both forms of blackjack are played with one or more 52-card decks. The object of the game is to draw cards so that they total exactly 21, or come as close as possible to twenty-one without exceeding it. Going over 21 is referred to as "busting," in which case the player is eliminated from the round and loses his/her bets.

Card Values
Following are the various card point values: an ace is worth either one or 11 (at the player's discretion); all face cards are valued at 10; and all other cards are worth their numerical values.

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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

 

2-Way Eleven Gambler betting single roll wager on 11 for himself & the dealers.
2-Way Parley When player calls a parley wager for himself & the dealers
3-Way Craps A wager made in units of 3 with one unit on 2, one unit on 3, and one unit on 12. This is a horn bet without the wager on 11.
3-Way Seven A better way to make a bet on Any Seven.
Aces Wagering that the following roll will total 2. Also a dealer's term for $1 chips.
Aces-Ace/Deuce A one roll wager on 2 and 3.
Action How busy a table is, or bets which are in play.
Any Craps A wager that the next roll will be 2, 3, or 12. This wager pays 7:1. The house edge is 11.1 percent.
Any seven A bet that the next roll will be seven. This bet pays 4:1, The house edge is 16.7 percent.
Apron The outer border of the craps table layout (felt).
At Risk Generally used to indicate that a player's bet is active or "in action".

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