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2023
Jul 07
Betvictor Casino Canada: Betvictor Casino Canada review by the Wizard ➤ Play hottest online casino games at this modern gaming site for Canadians ✓ Live blackjack, poker, roulette!
Jun 29
Spin-Ace Casino: Play roulette, blackjack, and slots at Spin-Ace Casino➤A fantastic VIP program for loyal customers✔️Players from Canada and New Zealand are welcome to join.
Jun 05
Texas Bullseye: The Wizard analyzes the blackjack variant Texas Bullseye
Feb 08
Bingo Blackjack: Bingo Blackjack is a blackjack variant that pays a multiplier for achieving random totals.
2022
Dec 09
Ace Buster: The Wizard explains and analyzes the blackjack side bet Ace Buster.
Oct 26
Perfect 11: The Wizard explains and analyzes the blackjack side bet Perfect 11.
Oct 15
Split Aces: Split Aces is a blackjack side bet I noticed at the Paris casino in Monaco in September 2022. It wins if the player's first card is an ace, with bigger wins for two aces, especially if they lead to blackjacks after splitting.
Oct 13
Poker 21: The Wizard analyzes the blackjack side bet 21 Poker.
Feb 23
Flush: The Wizard explains and analyzes the Flush side bet for blackjack.
Feb 10
Magic Jacks: The Wizard explains and analyzes the blackjack side bet Magic Jacks.
Jan 09
Ripper Casino: Ripper Casino review ➤ Offering a wide range of popular online slots and blackjack games ✓ Cryptocurrency-friendly ✓ Live dealer games
2021
Dec 30
TVBET Blackjack: The Wizard explains and analyzes 'blackjack' by TVBET, a provider of games for Internet casinos.
Dec 26
Four 20's: The Wizard analyzes the Draft Kings blackjack side bet titled four 20's.
Nov 10
Lightning Blackjack: The Wizard explains and analyzes the game Lightning Blackjack.
Oct 25
Fortune Blackjack: The Wizard explains and analyzes the blackjack side bet Fortunes Blackjack.
Oct 07
Straight 2 Flush: The Wizard analyzes the blackjack side bet Straight 2 Flush.
Sep 23
Haiti Casino: Haiti Casino review ➤ Generous welcome bonus for all new players ✓ Online slot tournaments ✓ Play online blackjack and roulette at the live dealer casino ✓
Sep 19
Casino2021 Bet: Casino2021 Bet review ➤ Online casino powered by Soft Gaming, offering a massive library of online games ✓ Play blackjack and roulette at the live casino
Aug 31
Vegadream Casino: Vegadream casino offers countless slots and online live dealer games ➤ Play blackjack and roulette for real money ✓ Three welcome bonuses for new players! ✓
Aug 09
Trifecta: The Wizard explains and analyzes the Trifecta blackjack side bet.
Feb 23
Real Dealer Studios: Check out the live casino games from Real Dealer Studios ➤ Enjoy our trusted casinos with the best selection of live blackjack and other online casino games.
Feb 01
Lucky Charlie: The Wizard analyzes the blackjack game/side bet Lucky Charlie.
2020
Nov 30
Why the number of decks matters in blackjack: The Wizard explains why the number of decks matter in blackjack for the recreational player.
Nov 16
Upcard Luck: The Wizard analyzes Upcard Luck, a side bet in blackjack.
Jun 19
Blackjack (Encrypted Version): The Wizard explains how the fair gaming process uses cryptology to ensure fairness in blackjack. He also offers his own program to easily do all the math for you.
Jan 23
21+3 Extreme: The Wizard explains and analyzes the 21+3 side bet in blackjack.
2019
Dec 16
Quantum Blackjack Analysis: Quantum Blackjack is a live dealer blackjack variant by Playtech. The twist is the game will randomly deal 1 to 3 cards from a separate deck. A multiplier is associated with each card. If the player gets a card to match a multiplier card, then he gets
Nov 04
Wild Aces: The Wizard introduces and analyzes the blackjack side bet Wild Aces.
Nov 04
Hi-Lo: The Wizard introduces and analyzes two versions of the Hi Lo blackjack side bet.
Nov 04
Bonanza Blackjack: The Wizard explains and analyzes the Bonanza Blackjack side bet.
Nov 04
Twin Blackjack: The Wizard explains and analyzes the game Twin Blackjack.
Nov 04
Progressive Blackjack: The Wizard explains and analyzes the blackjack side bet titled "Progressive Blackjack. "
Nov 04
Sweet 16: The Wizard explains and analyzes the blackjack side bet Sweet 16.
Nov 04
Tie: The Wizard explains and analyzes the blackjack side bet(s) on a tie.
Nov 04
Bet the Set Progressive: The Wizard explains and analyzes the Bet the Set Progressive side bet.
Nov 04
Pair Play: The Wizard explains and analyzes the Pair Play side bet in blackjack.
Nov 04
Over/Under 13: The Wizard explains and analyzes the Over/Under 13 side bets in blackjack.
Sep 17
Millionaire Maker: Get the full scoop on the Millionaire Maker side bet game for specific blackjack tables, learning the strategy and odds behind this game that gives you the chance to strike it rich.
Aug 13
San Diego Blackjack Survey: The Wizard of Odds' survey of blackjack rules in San Diego County.
Aug 13
Best Online Blackjack Odds: A list of blackjack rules found online by major software providers of Internet casinos with the house edge of each.
Aug 13
Introduction to the High-Low Card Counting Strategy: High-Low Card Counting Strategy Introduction by The Wizard of Odds.
Aug 09
Twisted 21: The Wizard explains and analyzes Twisted 21, a blackjack variant on field trial at the Rio.
Jul 17
House Money: The Wizard analyzes the blackjack side bet House Money, where the player can parlay a win on the side bet to his blackjack wager.
Apr 04
Blackjack Block Bonus: The Wizard analyzes the blackjack side bet Block Bonus.
2018
Nov 15
Multiplier Blackjack: The Wizard analyzes the game Multiplier Blackjack
Nov 13
Pair 'Em Up: The Wizard analyzes the blackjack side bet Pair'Em Up.
May 24
Deal or No Deal Blackjack: Deal Or No Deal Blackjack is an online blackjack variation developed and designed by Red Tiger Gaming and in it you can surrender with any initial two cards, so…
Mar 31
Ten Twenty: Rules, in-depth analysis and the house edge summary for Ten Twenty worked out by the legendary Wizard of Odds. Being a blackjack side bet, it wins if the player …
Mar 23
Swiss Casinos Jack: The Wizard analyzes the blackjack side bet Swiss Casinos Jack.
Jan 27
Down Under Blackjack: The Wizard analyzes the game Down Under Blackjack.
2017
Oct 31
Extra Bet Blackjack: The Wizard analyzes the blackjack variant/side bet Extra Bet Blackjack.
Aug 10
Zombie Blackjack: The Wizard analyzes the game Zombie Blackjack
Jul 21
Buffalo Blackjack: The Wizard analyzes the game Buffalo Blackjack.
Mar 08
The Cost to a Casino of High Cut Card: Analysis of high cut card in the game of blackjack through laymen’s terms, ruminating on game profitability for casinos and players through dealers’ lenses.
Mar 03
In BETween: The Wizard analyzes the In Between side bet.
Mar 03
Bet the Bust: The Wizard analyzes the blackjack side bet Bet the Bust.
Mar 03
Royal 20's: The Wizard analyzes the blackjack side bet Royal 20's.
Feb 28
Mega Blackjack: The Wizard analyzes the blackjack variant Mega Blackjack.
Jan 17
Air Dice: The Wizard takes a look at software developer Air Dice, analyzing their blackjack games, slot machines, and more. Is this developer putting out good titles, or is it full of hot air?
2016
Dec 23
Block Pro Blackjack: The Wizard analyzes the blackjack side bet Block Pro Blackjack
Nov 11
Lucky Lucky: In Blackjack, it’s not just about being lucky, but knowing how to play Lucky Lucky! Though it sounds funny, it’s actually a matter of experience and knowledge that...
Nov 05
Let's Play: The Wizard analyzes the blackjack side bet Let's Play.
Nov 01
Bonus Blackjack: The Wizard analyzes the many version of the Bonus Blackjack side bet.
Oct 17
Lucky Aces: The Wizard analyzes the Lucky Aces blackjack side bet.
Oct 06
Next Step Blackjack: The Wizard analyzes Next Step Blackjack
Sep 13
Double Twist Blackjack: The Wizard analyzes Double Twist Blackjack.
Sep 13
Mega Match: The Wizard analyzes the Mega Match side bet for blackjack.
Sep 13
Cash Queens: The Wizard analyzes the Cash Queens side bet for blackjack.
Sep 13
Bust Bonus: The Wizard analyzes the Bust Bonus blackjack side bet.
Sep 13
Highest Hand Bet: The Wizard analyzes the Highest Hand side bet for blackjack.
Sep 13
Safe Bet for Blackjack: What is a Safe Bet and when is the right time to wager? Use it in blackjack for a chance of extra winning. Take a close look at the introduction and...
Sep 13
Golden 21: The Wizard analyzes the blackjack side bet Golden 21.
Sep 13
Lucky Stiff Blackjack: The Wizard analyzes the game Lucky Stiff Blackjack
Sep 13
Red Flex: The Wizard analyzes the blackjack side bet Red Flex.
Sep 13
Lucky Ladies: The Wizard analyzes the Lucky Ladies blackjack side bet.
Sep 13
Blackjack Match: The Wizard analyzes the Blackjack Match side bet.
Sep 12
Super Sevens: The Wizard analyzes the Super Sevens side bet for blackjack.
Sep 12
Blazing 7's ™: The Wizard analyzes the Blazing 7's side bet for blackjack.
May 16
Pick One 21: Pick One 21 is a blackjack variation with a twist because you bet on which of two dummy hands comes closer to 21 without going over it, so here are all the…
May 16
Rummy: Rummy is a popular blackjack variant played in Costa Rica exclusively. Over there, blackjack is illegal so Rummy comes in and acts as a perfect substitute.
May 07
Pontoon: Australian Pontoon blackjack rules, strategy, house edge, and analysis of game similar to Spanish 21. Play it with a host of bonuses and favorable rules instead!
May 05
Blackjack Side Bets: Blackjack side bets explained, rules, strategy guides, hints and tips for novice and experienced players. Click and get yourself the best advice on the net!
2015
Dec 21
Change It 21: Change It 21 is a variation of blackjack which can be played in some casinos of Las Vegas, in which you can swap one of your initial two cards for the…
Dec 21
Lucky 13s Blackjack: Lucky 13s Blackjack is a blackjack variation which has four 11s, 12s, and 13s added to each deck, while all the other rules are pretty much the same as the…
Dec 02
Double Blackjack: Double Blackjack is a variation of blackjack that debuted in November 2015 and it is actually some sort of mixture of pai gow poker and traditional blackjack.
Nov 17
PlayBlackjack: The Wizard reviews PlayBlackjack Casino and analyzes the casino's games and bonuses.
Nov 11
Free Bet Blackjack: Free Bet Blackjack is Geoff Hall’s interesting new take on the classic game of blackjack, where you don’t have to risk your own cash when splitting or doubling.
Aug 05
Caribbean Blackjack: Caribbean Blackjack is a blackjack variant in which you make two blackjack bets in addition to another poker-based side bet, so you can check all its…
Jul 30
Your Way 21: Your Way 21 is a table game which can loosely be described as a combination of pai gow and blackjack and it can be found in several Las Vegas casinos.
Jun 26
Player's Edge 21: Played like classic blackjack, Player’s Edge 21 features some rule changes thoroughly explained by the Wizard of Odds. The optimal strategy and the house edge …
Apr 21
Double Exposure: Double Exposure is a blackjack variant in which the dealer exposes both cards, and over here you can read all the rules and check the suggested strategies.
Mar 22
Blackjack Plus: Blackjack Plus is a blackjack variation which can be found in some of the casinos in New Zealand, and over here you can check its unique set of rules…
Mar 19
Diamond Blackjack: Diamond Blackjack is a video blackjack game designed and developed by Gamesys N.V. It can be compared to Super Fun 21, but with slight rule differences to…
Mar 17
Doublet Blackjack: Doublet Blackjack is a video blackjack game designed and developed by Gamesys N.V. It comes with a set of quite unique rules and you can read all about them…
Mar 13
21 Burn Blackjack: 21 Burn Blackjack is an online blackjack variation designed and developed by Betsoft in which you can burn your second card for a random card, so that…
Mar 04
BlackJack Ballroom: The Wizard reviews BlackJack Ballroom Casino and analyzes the casino's games and bonuses.
Jan 11
Lucky Draw Baccarat: Lucky Draw Baccarat can be observed as a mixture of blackjack and baccarat, and it is a game owned and created by Mr. Casino Games and can be played at…
2014
Dec 18
Blackjack Challenge: Blackjack Challenge is a blackjack variation that can be found in certain casinos in Australia and over here you can check all its unique rules and strategies.
Nov 19
Visionary iGaming: Visionary iGaming is a live dealer game supplier from Costa Rica, known for providing quality roulette, blackjack, and baccarat games to online casinos.
Jul 15
Lucky Blackjack: Lucky Blackjack is Playtech’s blackjack variation which has a single hand only and you bet on the final outcome, from 17 to a bust, and here you can also check…
Jun 04
Baccpo: Baccpo is a game that’s actually a mixture of baccarat and blackjack, where you play against the dealer, but the cards are valued as in baccarat, so…
May 11
War Blackjack: War Blackjack rules, strategy, values of blackjack wager, house edge and much more on a game that combines War and Blackjack. Learn here about this humdinger.
2013
Nov 21
2 Face Blackjack: 2 Face Blackjack is a blackjack variation in which the dealer exposes the hole card if his up card is any face card, and over here you can read all its rules…
Oct 25
Australian Blackjack: Australian Blackjack is quite similar to the one played in the rest of the world, and over here you can check all the rules and suggested strategies to be used…
Oct 03
Player's Choice 21: Player’s Choice 21 is a variation of blackjack available in select casinos in which you start with three cards and use them to form two starting hands so that…
May 14
Expected Returns with Infinite Decks: This page shows the expected return of any initial hand in blackjack as well as by the player's first card, and first two cards.
2012
Mar 23
Power Blackjack: All you need to know about Power blackjack: rules, strategies, and the house edge punters can encounter in different land-based and online casinos. Plus, some…
2011
Sep 03
Burn 20 Blackjack: Burn 20 Blackjack is a blackjack variation in which you never have to worry about playing against a hard 2-card 20, so here you can check all the rules to…
May 06
Blackjack Switch: Blackjack Switch is a blackjack variation in which you are allowed to trade cards between two hands, and you can check the rules and strategies that will…
Apr 13
Never Bust Blackjack - Odds: Never Bust Blackjack is a blackjack variation that’s probably the simplest one ever made as it does not involve any decision making in the process, so…
Feb 24
Basic Strategy for Panamanian Blackjack - Charts: Panama City is quite liberal yet consistent when blackjack rules at casinos are concerned, but over here you can check them all, along with different…
2010
Sep 10
Three Card Blackjack: For Blackjack fans, here comes an interesting variant- Three Card Blackjack! Check the rules and odds all described by Wizard of Odds, with the help of Eliot Jacobson.
Jun 29
One Up: One Up is sometimes referred to as the world’s easiest blackjack games, and it sure is one of the simplest ways of getting to feel the magic of blackjack and…
May 04
Double Attack Blackjack: Double Attack Blackjack is a blackjack variation that features many rule twists, but you can observe them all here, along with strategies to boost your…
2009
Oct 27
Card Counting: Blackjack and card counting — the truth behind it, dos and don’ts, principles, probabilities, with in-depth analysis. Count your chickens after they hatch!
Oct 08
Double after Splitting Aces Allowed: Sometimes the player has the choice to double or stand after splitting aces. Doubling for less may also be allowed. This page shows you how to play after splitting aces under such rules.
Sep 07
Triple Up 21: Triple Up 21: rules, the most beneficial strategies, the house edge, and where to play this engaging blackjack variant. Explained by the Wizard of Odds, all …
Aug 23
Triple Attack Blackjack: Triple Attack Blackjack is a different take on blackjack that’s gone on to win the best new table game award at the 2010 Raving Consulting conference.
Jun 04
California No Bust Blackjack: California No Bust Blackjack is a blackjack variant commonly featured in Los Angeles County and it has varying rules and strategies to be applied, so make sure…
2008
Apr 08
21 Movie - Truth and Fiction: The movie 21 about an MIT blackjack team was controversial to begin with, but there’s still a need to discern the true parts from those that are pure fiction.
2007
Jul 16
Splitting Strategy for the Back Players: Some casinos allow back-betting in blackjack. You see it all the time in Macau. When the acting player splits, the back bettors may choose to play one or both hands. This page explains when to play one and when to play both.
2006
Feb 15
No Bust 21: No Bust 21 is a blackjack variant that can only be found at certain casinos in Las Vegas area and in which you can push even if you bust, and two jokers per…
2005
Nov 26
Exchange Blackjack: Exchange Blackjack is a variant of blackjack that can be played at the Betfair online casino in which you bet against other players on whether or not a hand…
Feb 01
Extreme 21: Extreme 21 is a blackjack variation in which all the players play one at a time until the dealer beats the player or simply goes bust while trying to do so…
2002
Sep 05
Caribbean 21: Caribbean 21 is an online blackjack variation developed and produced by Real Time Gaming, and in it you can split any two initial cards and then redouble…