Creator: Mark Davids (retired)
Manager: Peter Andrews
Date OBG created: February 2003
Why did I creat this site? I wanted to see if the online casinos were legitimate. I have a strong background in mathematics, and it was clear to me that the online casinos were giving away free money if you use basic blackjack strategy and some common sense. After winning at a few casinos, I wanted to test the system more. At the time, I didn't know if online casinos were cheating or not. So, I put together a site to teach people the same strategy. I figure if most people won using the strategy, then the casinos are probably playing fair.
How does the system work? The casinos are giving away free money in the form of an introductory bonus. In return, they require you to wager the money a certain amount of times. This amount is called the wager requirement. Most of the casinos will not allow you to withdraw this money until you meet the wager requirements. They believe the wager requirements and the house edge of the games make it safe to give away the bonus money. However, the house edge in blackjack (and video poker) is not big enough for the casino to win back the bonus money.
Why do the casinos still allow you to do this: The casinos have proven their model to the general public. Most of the managers of the casinos understand that players can use bonuses to gain a mathematical advantage over the casino. Yet, they continue with these rules because the vast majority of people don't realize how to take advantage, or they lack the discipline to follow the steps. It's actually more profitable for them to give away the bonus money to get more people playing at the casino.
What do the Casinos think about this site? Mixed reactions :) Some of the casinos HATE my site, and wish it would burn in a bloody internet fiery bath. Some hate the fact that I have placed them on my blacklist for cheating. Others put up with my site because they know I am advocating online gambling. Online Blackjack Guide is a controversial site. My feeling is that if the casinos don't want people to try to win the bonus money, then they shouldn't offer the money in the first place.
Do the Online Casinos Cheat? Yes, some do. I have caught some of them and placed them on my blacklist. Still, others may still be cheating. It's very difficult to prove an online casino is cheating. All they have to do is remove a couple of cards from a deck, and they can artificially inflate the house edge. Also, many of the online casinos appear to be more streaky than usual. Long losing streaks, as well as, winning streaks have been reported. There's more safety in the casinos I promote because I have a forum of over 1000 players to evaluate each casino. Join the Forum and be a part of the group!
What's in it for me? Due to the notariety of my site, I generate a lot of traffic. I am able to find companies from time to time that pay for the traffic. I also get a lot of income in the form of "tips" from people who have earned money using my site. While tips aren't required, they sure are appreciated :)
What are the results? The resulst are EXCELLENT. I can track the results of some of the casinos, and I can see that players from Online Blackjack Guide are up at least $50,000 on these casinos. To be fair, I can't see all the results, and there may be some casinos where players have lost lots of money. You can read all the testimonials from winners in the Forum.
Is it safe to use the links from Online Blackjack Guide? Absolutely. In fact, it's much safer to use my links because I may have some ability to help you out if you have a problem with a casino. That's the power of numbers. None of the casinos on my site will label you an "advantage" player simply for using the links on Online Blackjack Guide.
How do I learn more? Read as much as you can on my site. Good pages to read are
4) Online Blackjack Guide Forum: THE forum for online casino players. Find thousands of comments and questions from other players just like you.
