There is no need to tell you that blackjack is one of the most popular casino games worldwide, but did you know, that it’s one of the best games to play online.

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Named 'the best site to play online blackjack in 2018 and 2019', Jackpot City is still our recommended blackjack site and top choice for real money games also in 2020. With the use of the right blackjack basic strategy, you will have the opportunity to turn the casino edge in blackjack from 7-8 percent down to just 0. If you can properly count cards, you can repeatedly alter the blackjack odds and gain the upper hand over the casino.

While land based casinos keep changing the rules and lowering players’ winning odds, online blackjack tables remain the same. Players can still enjoy Single Deck blackjack with 3/2 payout and 99.84% odds. Casual players can play at low limit tables with $1, and even $0.1 bet per hand. And we haven’t even mentioned Live Dealer tables and of course, Mobile Blackjack, where you can play your favourite game on your way to work.

Of course, there are some risks involved and that’s where we come in. The purpose of Online Blackjack Explorer is it help you get the best possible casino experience. We will point you to blackjack games with highest payouts; bring you the best blackjack bonuses and guide you to the safest online casino sites, so you could lay back and enjoy our favourite game.

Top Blackjack Sites 2020

Here you can find an updated list of best blackjack casinos. They are highly recommended for other games as well, such as slots, craps, roulette, etc, but naturally, we place special focus on all blackjack related aspects.

The casinos are listed according to a simple formula and our reviewers experience. However, we argue quite a lot which casino should be listed as #1 and which as #2. That is natural since each player has its own taste and preferences. And yet, when it comes to safety and fairness – for us it’s a simple black or white.

We only list sites with clean history in terms reputation and player security. We also demand zero withdrawal complaints and at least 3 years of stable operation. If we review new brands, they will be listed in our new casinos section and only after 3 years can make way to our Top Casinos listings.

How We Rank

• Clean History
• 3 Years of Operation
• Licensed Casinos Only
• Fast & Secure Banking
• Variety of Blackjack Games
• Player Friendly Bonuses
• Casino Payout Percentage

Online Blackjack – Blunt Rant

I am usually a relatively polite person, but just for this one paragraph please forgive me for ranting freely.If you do mind then just scroll below as there we explain things in more polite manner. I’ve been in online gambling industry since 2006 and running this website for years now. And yet, when I speak with our loyal visitors it seems that everybody have their mind set and simply not ready to listen and change. Or maybe I am just to polite. So let’s try differently:

Do not play Blackjack!

Now, of course I don’t mean not to play blackjack at all – I just mean DO NOT automatically play the game the casino calls just“Blackjack”. You will find that on each site the rules of that so called “black jack” are different, but in most cases – they are not in your favor. Why? Because 95% of players will play it anyways. It’s amazing. Even if the name of the game next to it is “Blackjack with the lowest house edge you can find”, still, most players will go for the familiar name.

So please, do me a favor. Or do yourself a favor. Check the game rules and payouts before playing. It takes 5 minutes and it is worth a lot of money. And for the stubborn ones that say “It’s just 0.5% difference. Here it’s 99.2% return and there it’s 99.7%. It doesn’t really matter” – Yes, it does.

I am tired from explaining the numbers again and again but lets just say that if you are playing blackjack just once a week and with just $1 stakes – it will save you more than $1,000 this year.

Use Cashable bonuses only!

Yes, I know: “They are called bonuses so obviously they are good”. They are not! Some of them are, but just a few. And the easiest way to differentiate them is whether they are cashable or phantom. Cashable are the ones that the bonus itself is withdraw-able after the wagering is completed. Phantom (or sticky) are deducted before withdrawal.

For blackjack, these phantom bonuses are completely useless – they just get you trapped without the ability to cashout when you ahead. Do not use them, unless you are mixing play with slots and other games. Otherwise, go for cashable bonuses only.

There are of course additional factors but that’s like the first one to check.

FFS, Ignore the bonuses and spam mails

I heard so many players complaining that they sign up to some unknown casino just because of the bonus or some spam email they got. Everything was good until they won. Then they discovered that this site is good just for deposits and not for withdrawals ?.

Bonuses are the most common tool of low level casinos to lure players in. Usually they offer some insane 500% bonus or $100 no deposit to bring players in. So don’t be tempted.

Also, do not follow any casino spam email you receive (by spam i mean that you didn’t sign up for that particular newsletter). It sounds obvious but you won’t beleive how many players fall for that trap.

So please – go to known brands ONLY. If you are not sure which of them are – check on our site. If you still not sure – check on few others.

Many people will be visiting a casino this summer, whether on a trip to Vegas, on a cruise ship, or just at a local casino during a 'staycation.'

But before you go, you may want to know which games give you the best chance of winning.

So we went behind the scene at two casinos, and spoke with the game managers, to find out which games give you an edge.

Table Games Your Best Bet

Jay Bean, a Caesar's floor manager, agreed to sit down with us and talk about the games with the best odds.

He said many people don't realize that table games have much better odds than slots. They are intimidated by thoughts of card sharks taking their money, with images of an intense Texas Hold 'Em tournament in their minds, and so they stick with the safe games: the slots.

But they are doing themselves a disservice, he said.

Bean's advice? After you've spent some time on the slot machines, move on to the Blackjack table, and start by just observing.

1. Blackjack

Blackjack has the best odds of winning, with a house edge of just 1 percent in most casinos, Bean said.

Plus, you are playing against only the dealer, not hooded poker champions.

'Blackjack is one of our easiest games to play,' Bean said. 'You're just looking for a number that beats the dealer's number without going over 21.'

If you're a novice, Bean said to sit down during a less busy time, such as the afternoon, and the dealer will walk you through the game.

But the same is not true with poker: You should practice the game with your friends first, at home, Bean said, until you are comfortable with it. Bean said novices are best off passing on the poker tables, where yes, the competition can be tough.

You can find out more information about the game of blackjack at the following link:
http://wizardofodds.com/games/blackjack/

2. Craps

So from the Blackjack table, he suggests moving on to the dice game Craps, the game with the second best odds, also nearly 50-50.

The Craps table can be a bit intimidating for the beginner with all the boxes on the table, Bean admitted. But it's really not tough, and it has one of your best chances of winning. In the end, all you are really doing is betting on a dice roll.

For more information on craps, visit:
http://wizardofodds.com/games/craps/

3. Roulette

Bean said your next stop should be the Roulette wheel. It's simple, and pays fairly well.

'So you bet on your favorite numbers,' Bean said. 'The dealer spins, and if your number comes in you win.'

If you stick to betting on just Reds or Blacks, you have nearly a 50-50 chance of walking away a winner. If it lands on red when you choose red, you will double your bet, Bean explained.

While it may seem you have an even chance of winning by simply choosing a color, there is one catch that gives the house its edge: the extra green 0 and 00 position on the wheel. It's on all American roulette wheels.

Or, if you feel lucky, play just one number. It's hard to win, but if you do it pays out 36 to 1.

For more information on roulette, visit:
http://wizardofodds.com/games/roulette/

Worst Odds

Your worst odds? The casinos, understandably, did not want to talk about games with poor odds.

So we turned to Forbes Magazine, which in a report about Best Bets at the Casino, said two popular games -- the Wheel of Fortune and the ever-popular slot machines -- have the lowest odds of winning, with a house edge of 10 percent or more.

The Experts Agree

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Professor of Analytics Michael Magazine has crunched the numbers, and agreed that blackjack is the best way to go home with money in your pockets. He said if you take a little time to learn the game, you have the best odds of winning.

'You are somewhere between 44 percent to 48 percent in every single hand of winning,' he said, noting that no other casino game gives you odds that good.

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But Magazine cautioned that he's not promoting gambling, because he said even games with the best odds still favor the house.

'Play it long enough and you will lose. In the long term the house doesn't lose,' Magazine said.

If You Love The Slots....

Finally, if you really enjoy playing the slots, here is some good information to know, from state casino reports we examined.

With slots, the more money you put in per bet, the higher your chance of winning. If you put the max in a penny machine, which is usually around 50 cents, you have much better odds than if you put in 2 cents.

In addition, penny slots have the lowest odds, with $1 and $5 slots paying much better.

Always gamble responsibly, and don't waste your money.
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You can learn more about specific odds of slots machines in each state that has casino gambling by visiting the American Casino Guide.

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