Casino War is the new online version of the classic American card game. The rules are simple, you and the dealer each flip over a card. Whomever has the higher card value wins. In the event of a tie, the player can either surrender half his or her bet or go to war. When you go to war, you double your bet and flip one more card. Once again, highest card wins.

The chances of winning are exactly 50%. That is why you win even money when you win a regular round. The house only has an edge in the case of a tie. When you tie and go to war, you must place an additional bet equal to your first bet. If you win, you just win an amount equal to your first bet, and you get the other wagers returned. This is where a slight house edge creeps in. However, if you surrender, then you automatically lose half your bet. This give the house a much greater edge. So the real secret is that you should never surrender in the case of a tie. Always place the raise bet and you will get the best odds.

Another tip is to quit while you are ahead. In any game where the odds of winning are about even, there will be times when you are ahead and times when you fall behind. Eventually, they all even up. So if you do find yourself ahead by a lot, you might want to walk away before the law of averages catches up to you.

One final tip. Play responsibly. Never bet money you cannot afford to lose. This is not just true in casino war, it is true in all games of chance.