And here we are! My very first casino-themed article for my blog! To be quite honest, I’m a bit nervous, but hey – it’s important to take that first step at some point, right? While I did briefly consider writing an article about dolphins, I knew that I couldn’t put it off forever. You guys are here for casino tips, and casino tips you shall get… even if we’ll start out a bit basic. Hey, don’t expect me to jump into the deep end from the get-go! Sometimes you need to dip your toes into the pond before jumping in, right? With that said, let’s get to it! Today, what I want to talk about in particular are some basic strategies that people who play online blackjack should be aware of, and when I say “basic” I really mean that. Okay, maybe not as basic as “Uhh, you should, like, always stop on an 18, man”, no. I’m talking about rules that particularly pertain to online blackjack. You know what, it just might be easier if I showed you. For example…

1. Forget Most Things You Know About Real Blackjack…

Real, physical blackjack and online blackjack are two veeeeery different things, with completely different strategies on how to win. In real life, blackjack is very much a game that can be beaten, with a mixture of card counting strategies, probabilities and some basic math, you will almost always come out on top, if you play your cards right, that is (no pun intended). When it comes to online blackjack, though, the variables suddenly diminish and card counting is no longer a thing since, well, there’s no cards to count. Since the decks are shuffled automatically after each hand (something that would be too inconvenient and time-consuming in real life, but takes literally a fraction of a fraction of a second for a computer to do), card counting is suddenly out of the equation and the probabilities shift accordingly, thus making most books about blackjack floating on Amazon next to useless.

2. …But not everything

However, with that said, it’s still the same basic game, and there’s still a thing or two that blackjack masters can teach you. Things such as when to hit, when to split and when to stop are always going to be useful to you even if you have no idea what card counting is. Those are most certainly things that you should be absolutely considering regardless of what kind of blackjack you’re playing – online, physical, with friends at a bar somewhere… No matter the circumstances, the beauty of math is that it always stays the same! Even in the coldest reaches of space, two plus two equal four and splitting tens is a terrible idea! I guess what I’m trying to say is that, if you’re reading up books on traditional blackjack, you should try and cherry-pick the information that’s relevant to online blackjack and discard the rest, since it’s useless to you.

3. Research, research, research!

Playing the actual game is only half of the online blackjack experience. The other half is finding an online casino that’s going to keep you satisfied in the long run, and that takes research. What are the bonuses that you get on various online casinos? What is the RTP percentage? How many variations of blackjack does each casino have? Are there any requirements or limits when it comes to withdrawing your winnings? Learning stuff like that takes tons of research. Luckily, there are places where you can get all of that information, such as this comprehensive online blackjack site, but you still need to look around and make an informed choice based on the information you have available to you, and that takes time. Sure, if you’re playing just for fun and don’t ever intend to actually win any money from online blackjack, then it doesn’t matter one bit where you play – just find the game with the interface you like the most (or don’t) and have fun! But if you really want to make blackjack into a steady revenue source for yourself, you need to put in the work.

Before we dive into the sea of casino games, where I’ll be commenting on anything a player might be interested in, such as the latest slot machines, interesting roulette variations, and innovations in software, I’d like to take a step back and dwell on something I’ve mentioned in my welcome post.
If you remember, I told you I had recently been to Cabo, Mexico, where I fell in love with everything that has to do with Baja. Well, it turns out Cabos isn’t that well-known and many people don’t know where it is or what it is really. That’s why I thought I’d share my knowledge and experience. For once, I’m tired of telling everyone who asks me the whole, long story. And then again, the place is so beautiful and unique, it just has to be shared with as many people as possible.
Los Cabos is located at the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula, in the Mexican state of Baja California Sur. It is a municipality which consists of the towns of Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo as well as the resorts between the two. Americans often use the name Cabo to refer to the town of Cabo San Lucas but what they actually mean is the tourist-rich area of about 30 kilometres between the two towns, which is sprinkled with resorts and beaches.
The area is a unique meeting place for desert and sea, the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of California. There are lots of breath-taking beaches, some of which are wide and populated while others are small and secluded. Probably two of its most famous landmarks are El Arco de Cabo San Lucas and Playa del Amor.
El Arco (The arch of Cabo San Lucas) is an arch-like rock formation that is significant not only because of its shape but also because it is the very spot where the pacific meets the Gulf of California.
Playa del Amor (Lover’s Beach) is one of the best beaches in Mexico. It can only be reached by sea, so you’d need to take a glass-bottom boat or a water taxi from the marina of Cabo San Lucas.
Lover’s Beach faces the Sea of Cortés and is safe for swimming and snorkeling. However, if you walk away from the sea you’ll find yourself at Divorce Beach, which faces the Pacific Ocean. It offers beautiful views but be careful as it is not safe for swimming.
If you get to Cabo, make sure you take a tour around the tip of the Baja California Peninsula – visit Lover’s Beach, dive around the Arch, and enjoy the magnificent rock formations at Land’s End.
Now, if you’re reading this and finding mistakes, please forgive me. I’m not an expert, just someone who loves the place and would like to see more people falling in love with it. Also, if you care to share any of your personal thoughts or experience in Los Cabos, feel free to send me a message. I’d love to hear from you.