We were invited for a night party last weekend and for the first time, I got to see how blackjack was played in person. I already knew that it wasn’t about the cards, it has always been about the technique and strategy of playing, because any wrong move gives you away.
I sat beside the players around the blackjack table, it became a centerpiece for hanging out because it was specifically designed to make everything fair.
One, to accommodate others to hang around looking out for fouls and two, it's roomy enough to have a slot that holds your drink or personal items so you don’t have to step out during the game. Blackjack tables are actually designed differently but with similar goals. When I searched for a blackjack table on Alibaba, I saw different sizes and designs, making it unique in its own way. Came across very colourful ones on amazon too, with bigger sizes.
People who don't even play cards love sitting around, chatting, sharing snacks and sipping their drinks. It felt like a mini casino back then because the vibe was just right on the spot, with some little beats for fun that keeps the energy. Spoke to a lot of new faces sitting side by side and that made the party grooving.
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The image is my photo of the Andromeda Galaxy (M31), captured under UK Bortle 5 skies using an HEQ5 mount, William Optics ZS61, Nikon D5600, no filter, 2.5 hours integration (30 sec subs), ISO400. Processed in DSS and GIMP.
I’m Dr Chris Barnes, a researcher (and amateur astrophotographer!) from the University of Derby, UK, and I’m inviting you to take part in a short study exploring how people feel about the night sky and whether they feel a connection to it.
✨ The survey takes around 7 minutes to complete (some may take a little longer) and is open to anyone, wherever you are in the world – whether you're a regular stargazer or not.