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When the Dealer is Strong (Upcard 7 through Ace): The dealer is likely to make a strong hand. Avoid hitting on risky hands like 12-16. In these situations, you should be more conservative.

Self-Exclusion A formal process where a player requests to be banned from the casino (online or physical) for a set period, often from six months to a lifetime.

Beyond the Screen: The Immersive Revolution The casino industry has always been an early adopter of new technology.

As these technologies mature and become more accessible, they are set to reshape what it means to visit a casino.

Stand End your turn. Used when your hand total is high (e.g., 17 or more) and hitting is too risky. A powerful move used when you have a strong starting hand (e.g., a total of 10 or 11) and the dealer's upcard is weak.

They can walk around, interact with the environment, sit down at a 3D blackjack table, and even see and talk to the avatars of other players from around the world.

From the classic three-reel "one-armed bandits" of the past to the complex video slots of today, these machines have undergone a remarkable evolution.

In the subsequent centuries, similar establishments cropped up across Europe, particularly in spa towns like Baden-Baden in Germany and Monte Carlo in Monaco.