The rules for Blackjack Live are easy to get to grips with. The main idea is to build your hand of cards as close to 21 without going bust while having a higher total than the dealer. Going bust is when your total hand value exceeds 21.
Card Values: The number cards are equal to their face value, and face cards are worth 10 each. Aces can be either 1 or 11. The best hand you can be dealt is Blackjack – an Ace and a ten or an Ace and a face card - which win the round automatically.
How to Play: At the beginning of each round you’ll be dealt two cards and you can either
- Stand – Keep your current hand which will end your turn.
- Hit – Receive another card from the dealer. If you go bust your turn will end automatically.
When all players have completed their turn, the dealer will play his hand and the winner(s) will be determined.
There are two different card dealing styles that can be used at the Blackjack tables:
- The EU style is when the dealer receives their second card only after all players have finished their turn.
- The US style is slightly different because the dealer receives the second card after all players have been dealt their starting hand.
Special Features: Our Blackjack Live tables add even more exhilaration to the game by including exciting special features that are typically found in land-based casinos. From Las Vegas to Monte Carlo, Blackjack tables will often have these extra betting options available:
Insurance
If the dealer receives an Ace as their face up card you can opt to take insurance against the dealer. You won’t lose your bet if the dealer has Blackjack.
Side Bets
Some Live Blackjack tables offer side bets as an extra chance to earn more or bigger payouts. 21 + 3 lets you bet on the chance of a 3-hand poker combination occurring such as three of a kind or a flush. You can also bet on a perfect pair where you can try and match same colour, same suit or a normal pair with the dealer.
Multi-Seat
Allows you occupy more than one seat at the table, letting you play more than one hand each round. Usually the maximum is 5 hands per round but it may be less.
Every Live Blackjack game has a detailed “help” menu that includes the game rules and guide on how to play.