Poor payouts lead blackjack players to online sites

A lack of respectable blackjack tables around the U.S. and Europe has caused a huge drop in the game's popularity at land-bases casinos, BlackjackOnline.com reports.

Players have gotten so good at the game that many casinos have switched up the payouts, which ultimately affect a person's odds of winning. According to the source, the changes have caused many to take their business elsewhere - like to online blackjack sites.

Payouts for blackjack recently went from 3:2 to 6:5. This slight change has caused blackjack to falter from one of the most popular games at land-based casinos, to one of the least.

The news outlet reports that this change started a few years ago with casinos like Planet Hollywood opening restricted areas for players. Here, gamblers were able to enjoy private rooms with certain amenities in exchange for the new payout. After a while, the new plan was brought out onto the floor and is now the standard at many casinos.

The change in payout rates at land-based casinos pushed blackjack enthusiasts into the realm of online casinos and over the years, sites have become more interactive, making players feel like they are still at their old favorite hot spots. Since online casinos rely on players to make stay afloat, it's unlikely that they'll go the same route as land-based options, meaning players will continue to stay for the solid payout.

Do you think you would switch to an online casino if your favorite game got new restrictions?

Published on 16 January 2012