Online Blackjack Guide

When it comes to playing blackjack online, it can get pretty confusing selecting where to play and how to go about doing so. As web based casinos have become more popular, we have decided to put together a guide with tips on how to approach playing online in a legal and safe manner so our visitors can simply enjoy a genuine experience.

Guide to Playing Blackjack Online for Real Money

While there are a lot of online casinos that offer various incentives to play, we are very selective in which ones to list and recommend the following due to their established reputation, trustworthy software and customer support.

If you live in the United States, be sure to read our article Is it legal to play online blackjack in the US?

Step 1: Create player account and gain access to the playing facility.

While not all online casinos operate in the same fashion, the steps are usually the same and begins with user registration. This is a fairly straightforward procedure that will ask for your personal details and payment information.

Next up, it’s time to actually gain access to the playing facility. This normally occurs in one of two ways:

• Instant play. This option allows you to play within your browser and its menu of games will simply become available to you without any additional downloads being necessary.
• Download software. Many casinos will ask that you download their particular software program onto your computer, from which you will be able to access the gaming facilities. This software is normally in the ballpark of approximately 5mb and the requirements are quite minimal and will run smoothly on the majority of computers.

Step 2: Bonuses and Funding Your Account

Every online casino has promotional bonuses and incentives for you to sign up but be very cautious as some of them require a very high playthrough value making it almost impossible to win. Be sure to read the terms and conditions stated and if the playthrough requirement is too high, it’s best to not claim any promotion at all.

Depending on the casino, you will either be able to deposit money into your playing account through debit card, credit card, or via a financial intermediary. This will depend on what the casino allows as well as the rules of the financial intermediary themselves.

In most cases, online casinos also accept payments using e-wallet services such as Neteller, Paypal, Skrill as well as Bitcoin.

Step 3: Play the game!

Now that you’ve set up your account, accessed the playing facility and deposited money to play with, it’s time to dive into the fun of actually playing.  Depending on which casino you play at, you might notice that there are a lot of blackjack variations you can choose from.  If you want to understand the differences from the standard blackjack game, read our article on online blackjack variations for a more comprehensive breakdown.

Regardless of what form of online blackjack you choose to play, we recommend following basic strategy and also employing a money management system that works for you.

Step 4: Withdrawing your funds

If you have reached a point where you wish to withdraw money, make a request to do so using the provided online facility.

If you haven’t verified your account (which may be requested after signing up), you will in most cases be required to provide some form of identification such as government id or a scan of the credit card used.

Also note, some casinos may charge fees for multiple withdrawals within the same calendar month. Contact support to clarify if there are any issues of this nature.

Step 5: Report your gaming earnings and pay your taxes (if applicable)

Proceeds from gaming are often counted as taxable revenue, which means that this should be reported to the relevant tax authority(ies) governing your jurisdiction. Remember to do this accurately and timely, as you will not wish to warrant a penalty (fine and/or imprisonment) from the governing jurisdiction.

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Customer Support

While it may be stating the obvious, you should always contact customer support if you have any queries or concerns