Blackjack Platforms

Online blackjack is a pastime that internet gamblers have enjoyed for over 15 years. There are hundreds of online casinos spread over dozens of software platforms. Some specialize in player features while others try to offer players the best blackjack games online. Here is a breakdown of six top online blackjack platforms.

Microgaming

Microgaming is the most advanced and detailed online casino platform available. The company was founded in 1994 and its first operator was online in 1996. The Isle of Man company is not just known for their online casino, but they also operate a large online poker network. Microgaming offers 16 different online blackjack games, even more, if you consider the higher limit Gold Series games to be individual games. Microgaming offers an auto play feature and many games allow up to five hands to be played at the same time. The Vegas Strip and Classic Blackjack games offer the best payback at 99.72%.

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Real Time Gaming

Real Time Gaming, commonly referred to as RTG, is open to a worldwide audience with a variety of online blackjack games. Real Time Gaming was founded in 1998 in Sandy Springs, GA. In 2007, the company moved its operations to Costa Rica. Real Time Gaming offers seven different blackjack games. The best game is Pontoon, which pays back 99.62%. For those not familiar with the unusual game of Pontoon, the standard blackjack game pays back 99.43%.

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Playtech

Playtech was founded in 1999 in the United Kingdom. The company now trades on the London Stock Exchange. In addition to its well known online casino platform, Playtech also owns the iPoker Network, one of the largest online poker networks in the world. Playtech offers eight different online blackjack versions in its online casino software. The best game is Blackjack Switch at 99.83% with Pontoon also respectable at 99.62%.

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Cryptologic

Cryptlogic was founded in 1995 in Toronto, Ontario. The company later moved to Dublin, Ireland. Cryptologic was once a powerhouse in the online casino industry. The company, which is sometimes referred to as Wagerlogic, has seen better times. The company is still a legitimate operation that pays players on time under their Intercasino brand. Cryptologic offers some of the best online blackjack games in the world. Cryptologic offers a classic style of their software and a more modern version of games. The online blackjack software offers several player-friendly features including basic strategy, a warning before making a bad play, auto betting, and auto rebet. There are ten different blackjack games offered. The best game is the Single Deck Blackjack game which pays 99.83%. All of the standard blackjack games pay back at least 99.51%.

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NetEntertainment

NetEntertainment was founded in 1996 in Sweden. The company’s online casino business model is unique. The company does not offer and type of downloadable software. Players must choose between a java version and a live dealer version of its online blackjack. While the online blackjack on NetEntertainment in unique, it is also slow and may annoy some serious players. There are three online blackjack offerings. There is a 99.52% payback standard blackjack game that may be played as a single hand or multi-hand. There is also a Double Exposure blackjack game where both of the dealer’s cards are dealt face up.

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Top Game

Top Game was established in 2008 in Panama. The most well known skin of Top Game is Rome Casino. The software is slow, clunky, and lacks most features that online blackjack players will be accustomed to having. Top Game offers three online blackjack games. The best game is their standard single player blackjack game which pays back 99.59%. There is also a multi player standard blackjack game and a face up blackjack game.

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