Dude, welcome to the REAL blackjack experience! I’ve been playing live dealer for about three years now and let me tell you, it changes everything. First off, for casinos, you NEED to check out Evolution Gaming tables – they’re literally the gold standard in the industry and power most of the top sites like BetMGM, PokerStars, and 888casino. The dealers are professional, the streams are crystal clear HD, and the game integrity is rock solid. Now for strategy – basic strategy is your foundation, but here’s what most noobs don’t realize: the house edge can drop to as low as 0.11% if you find tables with early surrender (Ezugi providers have this)! Card counting is tough online but not impossible if you’re playing single deck variants. Money management is CRUCIAL – split your bankroll into sections and never chase losses. I personally love the VIP tables at sites like BetOnline where you can bet big and the dealers actually remember regular players. The MIT Blackjack Team made $50-100 million in the 90s using advanced techniques, so the math definitely works if you’re disciplined. Just avoid any sketchy sites – there was actually a viral incident in 2017 where BetOnline had a dealer caught on video dealing cards suspiciously. Stick to the big licensed operators and you’ll be golden. Good luck at the tables!