I'm new to the world of online gambling and am looking for a little guidance. I'll be sticking to Blackjack, and all I want to find is an honest casino that will play fair and pay out when I'm ready to walk.

I've searched and read these fora and seem to get conflicting opinions on just about every casino out there. Right now, I'm considering either Intercasino, Omni, or Lucky Nugget. I liked the look of Casino Tropez, but the reviews on here seem to suggest that they're not the best option.

Any advice on which casino to start at? Any particular things to look for?

Thanks a lot!

funky i been playing onliine for a few years now, lucky nugget , intercasino, omni are your best bet. dont play at any playtec casinos.

also try inetbetcasino and cherry casino. they pay and pay fast and been around for a while.

Actually the best place to play blackjack would be www.casinowebcam.com
Its a "live" casino, where you can actually seen and hear the dealers..
So if you loose you cant blame it on the software ... ;)
Atleast you could try this place if you have a fast internet connection.
I dont think its too good place if you have modem...
Also you could try inetbet, they pay fast, and the software should be fair . I dont think cherry is that good, but i guess you could try it too...

-kavaman

Kavaman,
Can you give me some insight into what Casino Web Cam is like? Payments, support? I'd appreciate your help.
Cheers

It depends if you like Microgaming software, but if you do 32Red are fast payers and provide pretty much the best support. They have just been named 'best casino 2003' actually by casinomeister.com. They also have 1-deck BJ (like most microgaming), but as I say it comes down to whether you like the MG software or not.

I personally have been having a great time with BJ at William Hill on their no-download java boss version. I've barely dropped lower than my purchase recently, and on two occasions when I did I threw caution to the wind with a £45 and £44 bet... on both occasions I got BJ :) Since Xmas I have cashed in around £300 profit here which considering I am usually a small bets player is pretty good going.

Ben.

Actually the best place to play blackjack would be www.casinowebcam.com
Its a "live" casino, where you can actually seen and hear the dealers..
So if you loose you cant blame it on the software ... ;)
Atleast you could try this place if you have a fast internet connection.
I dont think its too good place if you have modem...
Also you could try inetbet, they pay fast, and the software should be fair . I dont think cherry is that good, but i guess you could try it too...

-kavaman

Any idea what the blackjack rules are here. I assume they are pretty bad. That being said if they are not too bad it might be worth a try. Especially if the dealer is pretty. ;>)

BTW it would be a heck of a lot easier to just drop a 10 or two from a deck in some little studio than to rig your software and keep that fact hidden. In fact short decks still can occur in fully regulated jurisdictions.

Any idea what the blackjack rules are here. I assume they are pretty bad. That being said if they are not too bad it might be worth a try. Especially if the dealer is pretty. ;>)Standard stuff: dealer hits soft 17 (not so hot), insurance, double on anything, 1 card to split aces, 1 split, double after splits, 8 decks, shuffle after 4 decks dealt (low penetration). I assume a house edge of around 0.6%

Edit: Mike Schackleford's House Edge Calculator gives .7049%.

BTW it would be a heck of a lot easier to just drop a 10 or two from a deck in some little studio than to rig your software and keep that fact hidden. In fact short decks still can occur in fully regulated jurisdictions.True enough, though in a regulated environment that would get your casino shut down. Hardly worth it. Casino Webcam is based in Costa Rica, not to be confused with anything remotely resembling a regulated environment. That said, I can't recall any serious complaints about them.

My experience has been quite positive with them. Withdrawal times are about 4 days , so thats quite high compared to some that pay within day.
But besides that , its a good place to play.

-kavaman




Standard stuff: dealer hits soft 17 (not so hot), insurance, double on anything, 1 card to split aces, 1 split, double after splits, 8 decks, shuffle after 4 decks dealt (low penetration). I assume a house edge of around 0.6%

Edit: Mike Schackleford's House Edge Calculator gives .7049%.

True enough, though in a regulated environment that would get your casino shut down. Hardly worth it. Casino Webcam is based in Costa Rica, not to be confused with anything remotely resembling a regulated environment. That said, I can't recall any serious complaints about them.

Standard stuff: dealer hits soft 17 (not so hot), insurance, double on anything, 1 card to split aces, 1 split, double after splits, 8 decks, shuffle after 4 decks dealt (low penetration). I assume a house edge of around 0.6%

Edit: Mike Schackleford's House Edge Calculator gives .7049%.

True enough, though in a regulated environment that would get your casino shut down. Hardly worth it. Casino Webcam is based in Costa Rica, not to be confused with anything remotely resembling a regulated environment. That said, I can't recall any serious complaints about them.

Their rules are some of the worst online. They take all bets on dealer's bj.

Yep. Well what can you say. I like em.
There are plenty of other good ones also:inetbet,intercasino as few examples.
I wouldnt recommend microgaming for blackjack play, but anyone makes his own mind. I like their videopoker though.

-kavaman





Their rules are some of the worst online. They take all bets on dealer's bj.