Online Blackjack News May 3rd, 2008

Stan James Launches GameAccount Skill Games

GameAccount, a leading software developer and supplier to the regulated online gaming industry has launched their suite of “Skill” games for Stan James, operator of the Stan James UK licensed betting shops and major UK & International online sportsbook http://www.StanJames.com. The multi-year deal enables Stan James’ online customers to engage in playing GameAccount’s market leading portfolio of online games including Gin Rummy; Multiplayer Blackjack; and Backgammon. All GameAccount person-to-person skill games offer multi-table tournaments - a first for skill gaming - together with head-to-head cash games.

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Test your blackjack knowledge

It’s been a while since I’ve popped a quiz, and a while since I’ve delved into blackjack basic strategy. See if you know the best way to play the following five hands, all among the most-often misplayed hands in the game.

For all hands, assume a six-deck game in which the dealer stands on all 17s, you may split and resplit any pair except Aces, which you may split only once, may double down on any first two cards, and may double down after splitting a pair.

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Blackjack Ballroom Online Casino Player Wins Over $5.5 Million

Online casino gambling around the world is ever growing in popularity. People play these games online with the hope of someday being the lucky one that walks away with a big jackpot.

Enter exhibit A, Klaus E.. He recently walked away with over $5.5 million after placing a $.50 bet on the Mega-Moolah Progressive Slot Machine online last Friday.

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