Online Blackjack
Among the card games you can play in a casino, Blackjack is the one game where skill and strategy make a huge difference when it comes to boosting up your winnings, which is why it's very popular on the one hand, but on the other hand can seem a bit intimidating for beginners.

The rules of online Blackjack are actually quite simple and easily remembered. The game also has a built in strategy table to assist you.

Basic Blackjack Rules
Blackjack is a game you play against the dealer - your object is to have a hand higher than hers, without going over 21.

Hand Ranks
Blackjack hand ranks are the sum of these card values:
- 2 to 10 count as their face value
- King, Queen, and Jack count as 10
- An Ace can be counted as 11 or 1, as it suits the player
Example: The hand A-8 can count as either 19 or 9. And 9-2-K count as 21.
In Blackjack the suits have no meaning.

Online Blackjack Strategy
Again, this really is one of the few games in which a player's decisions truly affect the outcome of the game. In other words, if you're someone who likes to control your own destiny (as much as possible at least - remember, the House always maintains an edge), online Blackjack might just be the game for you.

Having a good strategy is vital if you wish to maximize your odds of winning. Without a solid understanding of basic blackjack strategy, you are essentially throwing your money away. The good thing is that Gambling Planet provides you with the best blackjack strategies right here on this site. The important thing to remember here is that there are several rules of thumb, which should always be followed - unless of course, you're one of those risk-takers who enjoys throwing caution to the wind... (not recommended, but hey, everyone enjoys playing their own way).

Online Blackjack Tips
Although formally endorsed by most serious players, the online blackjack tips below are held as "common knowledge" by many and represent a solid general strategy that anyone can use. We include them here for your convenience and information. Some of these tips repeat much of the information above. But if you're looking for a more condensed summary of some of the most commonly accepted and easy to remember strategies, the list below should suffice as a terrific starting point.

• Never split your 10s. (A definite online blackjack no-no.)
• Always split your aces and 8s, no matter what card the dealer is showing.
• Unless you are counting cards, never take insurance (as previously stated; see above).
• You should always stand on a hard 13 through 16, but only if the card the dealer is showing is a 6 or lower. If the dealer's showing card is a 7 through an ace, you should hit.
• If the dealer is showing a 4, 5 or 6, you should stand on a hard 12.
• If the dealer's showing a 2, 3, 7 or higher, you should hit a hard 12.