It is often stated that the object of black jack is to come as close to 21 without going over. While that technically may be the case in many instances, your real goal is simply to beat the dealer. And if you understand that online blackjack offers some of the best odds of any casino game, you will realize that simply by employing a basic blackjack strategy you will know exactly when you should hit or stand, double down or split, or perform any other particular action to offer you with the best possible chance at winning that hand.

Since the typical online casino which offers 21 as an instant play or download game will generally always offer a free play option, winning black jack strategy begins with you getting comfortable with that particular site's user interface. With so many online casinos competing for your patronage, every one of the top casinos tries to offer a visually and audibly enticing format. And what I may think is a confusing layout may prove to be very intuitive by your judgment. So check out a few sites by playing for free first, and discover which interface you are the most comfortable with.

From there, we are assuming that you have played bj substantially in the past. That assumption being made, blackjack basic strategy is based on several things. If you look hard you may be able to find a single deck black jack shoe out there. If so, I would definitely consider playing exclusively at that particular casino. Some casinos will offer a four deck shoe, and others employ an eight deck shoe. There are also options to play European-style blackjack, Panamanian blackjack and other variations, but usually basic strategy will be essentially the same. If you are new to the game, you will want to review the rules of online blackjack to ensure you have a clear understanding before attempting to develop your own strategy.

Knowing when to hit or stand will form the foundation for your entire black jack system. Winning bj players, either online or off, understand that the predominant number of hands you face will require a decision by you. Sure, there will be those wonderful occasions where you are dealt a black jack and get paid off at 3 to 2 without having made a choice of any kind. But the vast majority of bj play will demand that you make a choice between taking another card or standing on your current total, and also if and when to double down and split.

Basic blackjack strategy for playing 21 for money online will also tell you to avoid buying insurance every time. The house edge when you purchase insurance on a particular hand runs as high as 7.5%, so avoid it like the plague. Basic strategy also dictates that you will usually stand when the dealer's exposed card is a 2 through 6, and your total is 12 to 17. Also, you always want to take an extra card if your total is only 8, regardless of the dealer's up card, and you should always split when you are dealt a pair of Aces. Those are only a few of the basic strategy components which will help you make online black jack a winning proposition, and choosing the correct casino is your first move.