In fact, the value 16 is said to be the worst hand one can have in blackjack. Since sixteen of the other fifty cards have a value of 10 and four have a value of 11, there is a strong chance of getting at least an 18 with either or both split cards. A hand totaling 18 or 19 is much stronger than having a 16.

In blackjack, the cards that are better for the player are the high cards, specifically the 10, J, Q, K, and A. This is because these cards increase the probability of getting a blackjack (an Ace and a 10-value card), which pays out at a higher rate.

Yes, online slots have created quite a few millionaires over the years. Some games can have progressive jackpots worth millions of dollars and it only takes one lucky spin to win the entire amount. We saw this happen in land-based casinos and in online casinos right here in the US.