If anyone tells you that how to play blackjack online is just the same as playing in a land casino doesn't really know what they are talking about. OK, the rules are more or less the same, but the advantages of playing online are so many.

The first and most obvious advantage is that you get to play in the comfort and security of your own home and whenever you want. Apart from being highly convenient, it is a lot less noisy and crowded than playing in a land casino. And even more important, the online player gets to control the game. Something that could never happen in a land casino.

That makes the knack of how to play online much easier to acquire. You don't have to second-guess what the player, or players, sitting between you and the dealer are liable to do. You can play all the hands on the table or just one or two. Whatever you choose you get to call the shots.

For players who want to try their luck and their skills in the world of online blackjack, the first stage is finding the best casino to join. Once the field has been narrowed down to two or three, sometimes it can pay to join as a guest member before playing for real money. That way you get to check out the graphics, the software and the customer service. These are the three ingredients that go to making a first class online casino.

When the time comes to make your first deposit take a moment to thoroughly check out the welcome bonuses that the online casino you want to join offer as well as the minimum wagering terms and conditions that go with it.

Sometimes welcome bonuses can be very generous and sometime a lot less. If an online casino is less than generous with their welcome bonus, it's no reason to write them off. There are a lot of online casinos that prefer to take a long term view, and offer consistent match deposit bonuses that come much higher and more often.

These are the factors that need to be taken into account when choosing the right online casino.

Once the playing field has been chosen, and the grounds rules set it will be time for the player to discover if the really know how to play online.

Good luck and welcome to the world of online blackjack.