There is a common thread to all these blackjack tournaments - they are designed so that the recreational player has as much chance of winning a skilled blackjack player.

The game turns are short in tournaments because they are designed to be fast, which does not allow the game to create a long-term real distinction between expert players, intermediates and beginners.

Of course, in terms of marketing, that's exactly what the casinos want to do. They do not seek to be exclusive in their promotions, they try to be inclusive. They do not want people to be intimidated by the prospect of playing in a tournament, so the rules are adapted accordingly.

The online blackjack tournaments bring a new dimension to this way of playing blackjack, because even if they involve playing against the casino, they also involve competition against other blackjack players.