Editor’s note: This article describes a historical Live! Casino promotion (2017–2018). Schedules, point requirements, and prize pools change—check the venue’s current promotions before you travel. Can you imagine what it would be like to play blackjack for $1 million dollars? Blackjack players at the Live! Casino in Maryland had the chance to find out when […]

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One ambitious student at UNLV could soon be raking in an unusual profit from the game of blackjack. Matthew Stream has developed a variation of 21 and sold his idea to Las Vegas casinos. The new blackjack game is currently being tested and is receiving favorable reviews. Stream has some experience in the gaming industry […]

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You know comedian Will Ferrell from his many films. What you may not know is that Ferrell is no stranger to the game of blackjack. On a recent Today show appearance, Ferrell sat down with host Matt Lauer at a blackjack table for a hand. One lucky college student walked away with $100,000 thanks to […]

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Editor’s note: Revenue figures and trends below are from the period described in the piece; treat them as historical context and check current Nevada gaming reports for today’s numbers. Recent statistics released by Nevada casinos could indicate that blackjack players are having a more difficult time making money at the game. During a 12-month period […]

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Timex has a long and storied history of making great watches. The Blackjack Watch is the latest addition to a fine collection of wrist wear designed by Todd Snyder. No, the watch doesn’t play blackjack or help you count cards. But it sure does look great on a blackjack player, and, as we shall see, […]

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Why floor blackjack lost some of its crown February 11, 2026 · Counting Edge Editorial Browse the explore blackjack index for related topics, or the online blackjack hub for where and how we evaluate games. The gambling landscape has certainly changed over the past 30 years. A big reason for this has been the rise […]

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When the scam is inside the pit February 5, 2026 · Counting Edge Editorial Browse the explore blackjack index for related topics, or the online blackjack hub for where and how we evaluate games. When people hear about cheating or stealing at the game of blackjack, the story usually involves a player. That wasn’t the […]

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Editor’s note: This article discusses a 2017 legislative push. Before you rely on it for what is legal today, confirm current West Virginia rules and licensed operators on the state regulator’s site. With the documented success of legalized online casinos in New Jersey and Nevada, many other states in the U.S. introduced online gambling legislation. […]

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United States blackjack players living in Montana may soon have a big reason to celebrate. The Montana legislature is preparing to consider a bill that would make it legal for certain businesses to offer both live and electronic blackjack in their places of business. (Great Falls Tribune coverage.) This article reflects a 2017 news cycle—verify […]

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