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Blackjack for Fun and Profit Online!
Be it an online blackjack tournament or one staged in the ordinary bricks-and-mortar type casino, blackjack (or 21) still reigns supreme as the most popular game for gamblers.
One reason and its a good one is because newbies never have to put in a lot of time to learn how to play, (initially, that is). Even people who are not acquainted with this kind of games can easily grasp the goal of reaching 21 and a few simple rules such as never hitting on 16, and so on
and theyll win enough to keep going.
But blackjack represents something else altogether to the seasoned and dedicated card player: an opportunity to nudge the odds against the house into their own back yard. No other game of chance offers the possibility to increase the odds of winning just by being really good at what you do and able to think your way through a problem.
Granted, a mind that is friendly with numbers is of great advantage when playing blackjack. Even though counting cards is frowned upon, its still the true name of the game. Lets face it, intuition and being perpetually lucky is only going to get you so far.
These days, you can go to numerous Indian reservation casinos, put up your dough, and have at it. But entering into an online blackjack tournament has great advantages.
Most online blackjack tournaments, unlike those real casino games, are free to enter. All you usually need to do is register online to play, hand over your e-mail address, and jump into the fray.
Normally an online blackjack tournament is played with six card decks. Players, good players, compete and win real live money at online poker tournaments. Not bad, to sit at home in your jammies and play cards!
Casino tournaments in cyberspace are really fun, too. You can pit yourself against the best of the best, if you want to, and make a little bit or sometimes a great big cash prize. A lot of these online tournaments function by requiring everybody to put up a registration fee. That money converts into the prize money and nobody loses more than whatever they put up.
If youre really lucky, you can find an online blackjack tournament with a big payout. Some offer fabulous incentive prizes ranging from free new cars to cash bonuses up to $35,000. Some online casinos put together monthly sweepstakes and gifts, lotteries and prize drawings
just to prove how lucky you really are.
The thrill, mind games with other players and the possible gains make the game very popular. The fact that the game is easy if you play it in an amateur level but very complex at pro level makes it appealing for different kinds of players and again, increases the number of players.
Do People Still use Lucky Charms when Playing Online Bingo?
Who among us isnt familiar with the cliché of bingo lucky charms? When I think of good luck charms I immediately picture a woman with a bingo dabber surrounded by fuzzy-haired trolls, four leaf clovers, or rabbits feet. For whatever reason, the good luck charm became a staple of the bingo hall but the question remains as to whether online bingo players also rely on their charms to bring them good fortune. While online bingo and the traditional bingo hall games are markedly different, the games themselves are relatively the same. It therefore stands to reason that those who faithfully carry their lucky charms to the bingo hall would also feel they need their magic for online bingo. To get to the bottom of this interesting mystery we should speak directly to the players themselves. In speaking to a few bingo lovers I hope to understand why we use lucky charms!
She Always Brings Bubbles to Bingo
Gail is a grandmother who has been playing bingo for over 30 years. She started to visit the local bingo hall as a social experience. Raising 3 children and caring for her husband left her little time to herself which is why the bingo hall was so enticing. At first, Gail admits she never used lucky charms. In fact, her forays into bingo were purely for the opportunity to meet and chat with her friends while having a bit of fun. Everything changed however after the birth of her first granddaughter. As the story goes, Emily was quite fond of a small bear named Bubbles. One evening, after babysitting Emily when she was barely 7 years old, Gail had planned to meet up with some friends for bingo. Of course, Emily had played bingo in school for prizes and told her grandma how Bubbles had always been good luck. Emily then gave Gail the bear in hopes that it would also bring luck to her grandma. As it turns out, Gail won the progressive jackpot that night and a tradition was born. Now Gail says she never plays bingo without Bubbles. Recently, Gail has found it more difficult to make it to weekly bingo sessions but keeps up her love for the game by playing bingo online. When asked if Bubbles is nearby for online bingo sessions Gail replies, “Of course!! I always bring Bubbles to bingo. He sits right next to the monitor while I play!”
He Never Leaves Home without his Lucky Quarter
According to Jackson, he was 17 years old when he found his lucky quarter. Walking home from school he came across a bicentennial quarter perched near a fire hydrant. As soon as he understood the significance of the quarter, it became his lucky quarter and hes held onto it over the past decade. Apparently Jackson takes that lucky quarter with him everywhere and recently when he discovered online bingo he found the perfect place for the quarter. “I basically play bingo online everyday and when I play, my quarter sits right on top of my mouse. That way, Ive got the luck of the quarter in my hand while I play. I dont know if it helps me win but it makes me think Ive always got a good chance!” It seems Jackson is convinced that online bingo and lucky charms go hand-in-hand.
The Good Old Four Leafed Clover
Lynda says, “Ive never really been very superstitious but I guess a four leaf clover isnt going to hurt.” At a recent picnic Lynda was playing with her nieces when she came across a four leafed clover. Traditionally the four leafed clover brings good luck to anybody who finds it, especially if they found it accidentally. Lynda doesnt seem convinced that the clover brings her any luck but shes not taking any chances either. “I keep the clover in a book and I use that as a mouse pad when I play bingo online. Im kind of ashamed to admit it because Id always thought I was bigger than all that hocus-pocus but I guess not.” Even the skeptics want a bit of bingo luck.
It certainly seems like lucky charms are as common for online bingo as for bingo halls. While this sample of players might not be the largest there are some conclusions that can be drawn. Whenever any of us feels some object holds the power of luck were likely to call on it whenever we feel we need that luck. Even the least superstitious online bingo players can become convinced that an inanimate object will improve their fortune. Regardless of whether you actually believe that your lucky charm will improve your odds or not there doesnt seem to be any shame in carrying a charm.