Microgaming Software Best?

Written by on May 14, 2012 in Uncategorized - Comments Off

Microgaming has been called one of the best online casino software companies since it started in 1994. There are some keys reasons for this that I recently read about at http://best-onlineblackjack.net, and I’m going to highlight a few of them in this blog.

The company has been a frontrunner in the business since the beginning. They are constantly coming up with new games and layouts. They may be old but the updates that they provide when necessary make them just as current as the rest of the software companies out there.

At a time when software was just starting to grow and develop, Microgaming made a decision to use a different approach to software technology. They increased the production setting to ensure that every game is a high impact, exciting experience, no matter which one you are playing. Not only the layout but the sounds of the games are unparallel. Playing blackjack online is very different from playing in an actual casino, but this software is the closest you’re going to get without physically going.

With Microgaming players are able to control all of the settings for their blackjack game. The control panel is very simple and easy to navigate, and also makes the software quite reliable. Not only can a player play against the dealer, but also other players at the same time. If you want to have more than one hand that is also possible.

The aforementioned website is very helpful and useful when it comes to strategy and rules, and to answer the question: Is Microgaming best?

When to Surrender

Written by on May 11, 2012 in home - Comments Off

When it comes to the game of blackjack, the word surrender can be a double edged sword. On one hand it is not good to forfeit, but on the other hand sometimes it may be necessary to not lose your kid’s college fund. Most blackjack games do not even offer the option to surrender, so always be aware of the rules of your table before sitting down.

I’ve been studying the game for quite some time now, whether through first or second hand experience or with websites like http://www.wiktionary.org/. One rule of thumb is that the smaller the amount of decks being used the smaller your chances of there even being the option. If your game does offer it then you can only use it after drawing two cards, and before you have made any other moves like splitting, doubling down or drawing another card from the dealer.

What is surrendering exactly? It is folding at the expense of half your bet. This is a nice option to have, but should not be overused.

When to Surrender:

Only use surrender if you have a nine or ten and your cards equal 15 or 16 and the dealer also has a nine or ten. A common mistake players make is surrendering with a hard 12 or 13; this is basically giving the casino your money.

To make sure your net loss is only around 50% only use this feature when you are 25% likely to win. Again, no one ever wants to, but sometimes it is necessary.

Tipping the Dealer

Written by on May 8, 2012 in home - Comments Off

I have been visiting casinos for as long as I have been able to legally gamble. It has been so many years now but I can still remember the first time I sat down at a blackjack table with my father like it was yesterday. He taught me a lot that day. He taught me how to interact with the other players just by watching him. He guided me through my bets and moves. He let me know that the dealer wants you to win. Although it may not seem like it, he does. He is still making the same amount of money whether you win or lose, but if you get lucky you will most likely be more generous with his tip. I didn’t understand this at first, but then I saw the interaction and the tips he was receiving and started to understand it all.

Blackjack’s dealers don’t have as much interaction as games like craps, so sometimes it isn’t necessary to tip them as much, but here is what my father taught me about tipping the dealer.

Tip the dealer $1 to $2 per game at a lower playing table. If you are playing at a table where the minimum is $50 then $5 per game is customary.

If you happen to lose a significant amount of money, dealers don’t expect a tip, but it is appreciated. If you happen to lose but did have a nice run from the dealer, tipping is definitely expected to show appreciation for the run.

 Just like any other service professional, the dealers are working for tips, and you in turn will be treated better the more generous you are. Hope my Guide to Tipping helps! Good luck.

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