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The Best Strategy to Play Blackjack Online

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Strategy and Peculiarities of the Online Blackjack Game

People more often prefer online games to other entertainment. This is easy to explain: these days, the Internet offers many tempting games for participation in which you do not need to spend a penny. You enjoy the process, being in a familiar, comfortable environment at any time of the day or night. Anyone can play online blackjack! The probability of winning in blackjack is based on a player’s ability to memorize the cards that have left the game, there are even several strategies for counting cards.

What Is Blackjack?

Blackjack is a competition of intuition and miscalculation. The game is free and purely for fun. Different game chips may be added to the basic rules in different versions, but the essence of blackjack doesn’t change from this.

The Basics of Online Blackjack

The online blackjack game is simple: a player must score twenty-one points. More precisely, 21 is an ideal option. Collecting the number of points as close to this number as possible. The main thing is not to overdo it in the heat of passion since a player who has scored 22 points or more automatically loses.

Further, players’ cards are compared with dealers’ cards. The winning situation is considered when the number of points of a player exceeds the number of points of a dealer, and the sum of points is lower or equal to 21. That is, winning is possible if the player scores 20, 19… or even 15 points. The main thing is that a dealer has fewer points than the player or more than 21. If a dealer and a player score the same number of points, the victory is not awarded to anyone. These rules apply both in real establishments and when playing blackjack online.

There are also some other essential peculiarities of online blackjack. The suit of cards does not play any role, as in some other card games, where the trump card is considered. In  online blackjack game , only card value is essential. Players do not compete with each other. They play against a dealer.

Primary Strategy: Popular Opinion

When it comes to playing blackjack, the most popular strategy, which is chosen by many players who decide to play online blackjack in Canada, is simply sticking to its rules while having the indispensable desire to avoid losing an excess of cards. In other words, the basic strategy is the one in which a player who has received a dozen or more points passes so as not to risk running into ten points because such a situation is feasible.

But by using only the basic strategy when playing blackjack, you slightly lower your chances of winning. More sophisticated blackjack players, and especially players who play for money, usually use different tactics. There are still basic strategies when playing 21 by eight decks. There are options for four and six decks.

But again, the general provisions of the strategy are approximately the same as when applying a strategy for one deck. The chances of a player with cards with 12-16 points in his hands with an additional set are small. However, it is rare that an additional card taken will not lead to overkill, but will improve the situation.

Blackjack at King Billy’s Online Rooms: Advantages to Discover

Blackjack is exciting and profitable, hitting the top popular game for many users. With the development of modern technology, one of the most popular card entertainment has moved to online casinos and still pleases millions of users. Its popularity is due to the simplicity of the rules compared to other gambling.

We provide all the necessary information for both beginners and experienced gamers. Each player can find a suitable blackjack game for oneself since this gambling space offers almost a dozen blackjack variations. Among those, for example,

  • Classic Blackjack with Noble Diamonds;
  • Atlantic City Blackjack;
  • Back Blackjack;
  • Classic Blackjack;
  • European Blackjack, and many others.

Many online gambling platforms present blackjack games from reliable developers. All entertainment is classified so you can quickly look for the right one. In addition, thanks to a convenient filter on the site’s main page, the client can find any game by entering the beginning of its name in the search. Anyone can visit this online casino and experience bright and unforgettable impressions, feeling the real spirit of the gambling establishment.

Online Blackjack: Things to Consider

All online blackjack variations have the same basic principles of play and betting. A user is always given the right to get the cards first. Then the dealer can retake the cards or demand to stop, after which players should calculate their moves.

Because the popularity of blackjack is so great that it has long ago conquered Internet users, you have to play “21”. You can try the game on the online casino site for free and without registration. To do this, click on the game icon you want to try, and explore a game free of charge until you feel ready to try the real money game mode.

To start gameplay at an online casino, users must familiarize themselves with the rules, bets, and insurance. In addition to choosing a new entertainment, we recommend players go through several trial versions for virtual money to develop their unique tactics or test strength without unnecessary financial risk.

Visiting online casinos, many users look at the actual game with caution, afraid to plunge into it fully and lose all their money. Working completely legally and providing users with high-quality software, the best online casino tries hard to be convenient for its customers, leaving the honesty of the game, reliability, and decency as priorities.

In case of any unforeseen difficulties in the gameplay, customers should contact the support service, which is ready to help 24/7. Players can always write to the online chat or email. Qualified operators will do everything possible to ensure that a user returns with positive emotions and continues to enjoy the game in the shortest possible time.

To play blackjack online, it is enough just to read the rules before the start of a game. If you are an experienced player, save time, choose the kind of blackjack that you prefer, and go ahead! You need to make a few mouse clicks, and you can instantly enjoy the atmosphere of an actual gambling establishment. The most realistic graphics facilitate this, and the appropriate musical design will make your leisure time unforgettable. Here you can choose one of several options for a free game of online blackjack.

PLAGIARISM

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Today, I read an article on a site ‘Waypoint Games by Vice’. The story explained an accidental case of plagiarism in the gaming industry.

The drama involved two products –  Bleak Faith: Forsaken, and Eldens Ring.

Bleak Faith: Forsaken is the work of developers Miso Vukcevic and Mirko Stanic from Archangel Studios.

During development, Archangel went to ‘Epic Marketplace’ to source some ‘development assets’. Archangel said, as a three-person studio, using Epic Marketplace gets the job done quicker, but only about 10% of the game was outsourced –  some animations ,VFX, and audio.

So then FromSoftware/Bandai Namco Entertainment see the release of Bleak Faith: Forsaken, and they immediately recognise content from their product Elders Ring.

Elders Ring comes from scripts from novelist George R R Martin, which some may be familiar with as the writer for the series ‘A Game of Thrones’.

Its clear that the vendor plagiarized content from Elders Ring.

While Archangel initially said they purchased them on Epic in good faith,  Epic  says it’s not in a position to verify copyrights on assets sold through its store, and makes no guarantees.

Archangel did a public statement, some redesign work, and exchanged the assets, but it lost them momentum on the product release.

Statement of Archangel Studios

This leads on to my own recent experiences of the plagiarism of my work.

https://cryptonewsbtc.org/2023/03/01/building-off-ethereum-reaches-new-lows-of-us-based-legislative-insanity/

This is a plagiarism of a recent Tekedia Institute work of mine, by the same title.

These kinds of rip-offs started happening about two years ago initially, but they are now getting to be far more frequent.

The effort to try to differentiate it from my unaltered work is bizarrely beyond ridiculous. They seem to think changing a few words here and there with synonyms creates a complete disguise, but they are fooling nobody.

Moreover, they don’t even seem to have a proper grasp of the English language, as their choices of synonyms don’t work in the context…

Example: –  my sentence  ‘Majority Stakeholders are now known and an open record, so regulatory authorities can directly target them and hold them accountable for whatever crazy new requirement they dream up.’

becomes:

‘Majority Stakeholders are actually recognized and an open file, so regulatory authorities can straight goal them and maintain them accountable for no matter loopy new requirement they dream up’

and am like… huh??

I’ve noticed they kept all the scripting too, because the page is ‘calling up’ the same advertising resources from Tekedia that are on the original article.

All material I release on Tekedia Institute is open source. It’s purpose is to help build the content library to support learners of the Institute, however, anyone is free to use it.

I get a lot of requests for mentoring, and an enormous amount of Direct Messaging traffic on LinkedIn.. There just isn’t enough time within my priorities, to support people one on one, so making this material available is my way of helping.

I don’t seek any kind of payment for it, all I expect is that if anyone uses the content (in whole or in part) , they acknowledge me as the original author. This should not be expecting too much.

Let’s try to keep content creation ‘clean’.

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All reference sites accessed  16/03/2023

feature image displays one of the disputed contents between Bleak Faith: Forsaken, and Eldens Ring.

unrealengine.com/marketplace/en-US/store

vice.com/en/article/v7b45m/how-plagiarized-animations-sold-by-epic-marred-a-promising-souls-likes-launch

store.steampowered.com/news/app/1173220/view/3674412925834433823?l=english

gematsu.com/companies/archangel-studios

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elden_Ring

tekedia.com/building-off-ethereum-reaches-new-lows-of-us-based-legislative-insanity/

NPF Orders Vehicular Movement Restriction During Governorship and State Assembly Polls on Saturday

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The Nigerian Police Force, NPF, has ordered restriction of vehicular movement during the governorship and house of assembly elections on Saturday, March 18, 2023 effective from 12 am to 6pm.

The order attributed to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the force’s spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi.

The statement reads in part: “Sequel to the forthcoming Gubernatorial and State Houses of Assembly elections scheduled to hold on the 18th of march, 2023, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, CFR, has ordered the restriction of all forms of vehicular movement on roads, waterways, and other forms of transportation, from 12 am to 6 pm on election day in all states where elections will be conducted with the exception of those on essential services such as INEC Officials, Electoral Observers, Accredited Media and Observers, Ambulances responding to medical emergencies, firefighters, etc.

“This directive excludes the Federal Capital Territory as no election is being conducted therein.

“Similarly, the IGP reiterates the ban on all security aides to VIPs and escorts from accompanying their principals and politicians to polling booths and collation centres during the election.

“State-established and owned security outfits/organizations, quasi-security units, and privately-owned guard and security outfits are also barred from participating in election security management.

“The Inspector General of Police, therefore, urges all citizens to be law-abiding during and after the elections even as he assures that all necessary security arrangements have been emplaced to ensure they exercise their franchise unhindered”.

UK Government Joins the Trend, Bans TikTok on Official Devices

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The UK government announced Thursday it’s banning TikTok on government-owned devices, following the steps of the US, Canada and the European Union Commission.

The move was announced by Cabinet Office Minister Oliver Dowden, who told Parliament that the ban applies to work phones of government ministers and civil servants only.

The decision was taken on security grounds. Dowden said there could be a risk to how government data and information is used by the app.

The UK government was reluctant to ban TikTok despite a warning by the US that the Chinese-owned short-form video app poses national security risks. On February 28, the Secretary of State for Science and Innovation, Michelle Donelan, said the app was a matter of personal choice, adding that Britain has no evidence and a ban would be very forthright.

Washington had last year banned officials from using TikTok on government devices. Congress and other states in the US have also done the same.

Last month, the U.S. government announced a decision ordering employees of federal agencies to delete TikTok from all government-issued mobile devices. The European Union Commission, Belgium and others have also temporarily banned the app from employee devices.

On Tuesday, the U.K. government asked the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to review TikTok. Security minister Tom Tugendhat said “understanding exactly what the challenges that these apps pose, what they are asking for and how they’re reaching into our lives is incredibly important,” acknowledging that the move may lead to potential ban.

TikTok has been on the radar of the US for a while due to its ties to Beijing. The short-form video app is owned by Chinese tech giant ByteDance, which fuels concern that users’ data could be harvested by Chinese authorities for espionage, propaganda and misinformation.

The concern was amplified by former US President Donald Trump, who moved to ban TikTok’s operation in the US using executive orders. Trump also tried to force Chinese stakeholders to sell their stake to American companies such as Oracle and Walmart.

Dowen said the UK ban “is a proportionate move based on a specific risk with government devices.” The cabinet minister added that there will be limited exemptions which “will only be granted by security teams on a case-by-case basis with ministerial clearance provided as appropriate”.

TikTok has repeatedly tried to allay the concerns. The company said it is disappointed over the decision.

“We believe these bans have been based on fundamental misconceptions and driven by wider geopolitics, in which TikTok, and our millions of users in the UK, play no part.

“We remain committed to working with the government to address any concerns but should be judged on facts and treated equally to our competitors,” a spokesperson said.

China has been critical of the bans, accusing the US and its allies of being paranoid. A foreign ministry spokesperson on one occasion described it as an “abuse of state power”.

“How unsure of itself can the US., the world’s top superpower, be to fear a young person’s favorite app to such a degree?” she added.

On Thursday, China also accused the United States of spreading disinformation and suppressing TikTok following reports that the Biden administration was calling for its Chinese owners to sell their stakes in TikTok.

Early this month, the House foreign affairs committee supported the legislation that will grant Biden’s administration new powers to ban TikTok and other apps seen as potential risk to the US national security.

Leveraging Customer Lifetime Value for Sustainable Business Development

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Customers

An essential element of business management is identifying the customer and delivering values to them in a way that inspires them to develop positive sentiments towards your brand. A business can be said to have a strong customer lifetime value, when its customers see themselves and act as an integral part of your business. No doubt, this consciousness is reinforced by an interplay of economic facts.

From time to time, the entrepreneur must review the impact of customers on his business cash-flow and liquidity. Customer lifetime value is a metric used to measure the effect of the contribution of your customers on your business profitability. In other words, customer lifetime value helps business owners to understand how much their customers are worth to their business over a period. A simple calculation of the net customer’s contribution is expressed as customer expenditure minus marketing cost.

A weak or negative CLV surfaces when the customers’ contributions do not yield profits or they result in a loss for your business. This may be a strong indication that your customers have been estranged from your business and you need to take possible urgent steps to reintegrate and revitalize them.

CLV cannot be ascertained independent of the business’ customer acquisition and retention approach. Whereas both acquisition of new customers and retention of old customers lead to increase in sales and cash-flow, customer retention involves less marketing cost compared to customer acquisition.

Study shows that five percent increase in customer retention can translate in 125percent increase in profits; 10 percent increase in retailer retention can translate into 20 percent increase in sales; and extending customer lifetime value by 3 years can triple profits per customer.

The following are ways to leverage CLV to improve marketing performance:

  1. Making targeted customer acquisition spending. The cost of acquiring a new customer should be determined by the propensity of the customer to generate sales value that can sufficiently offset the cost. In other words, if it is anticipated that a customer will inform higher sales, the estimated acquisition cost can be adjusted to convert this particular customer.
  2. Allocating resources based on the best recruitment sources. Different recruitment sources present customers with different lifetime value. Identify those values, and spend more on the best sources. It is worthy of note that not all customers are worth retaining, you should consider customers that are likely to yield the highest returns over a period of time, and channel marketing resources to them accordingly.
  3. Regarding how to analyse your customers to ascertain best marketing options, you can categorize them in terms of how regularly they the buy from you; their purchasing power or budget limit; and the sort of product they buy.
    Offering wide range of products to your customers through cross-selling and up-selling.
  4. Avoid allowing implementation of your customer acquisition and retention plans to deride other essential marketing activities. For instance, rather than increase spending on promotional ads, you can organically project activities that showcase your company’s philosophy or values.

Resource:

Good Small Businesse Guide 2012: How to Start and Grow Your Own Business. Bloomsbury.