Live Blackjack
There are very few casino games as imprinted in human culture as blackjack. The game is even featured in many movies, especially when the rather frowned upon card counting method, is involved. Live Blackjack is one of the “Big 4” games of casinos, along with roulette, baccarat, and poker. It should not come as a surprise that it is included in every version of every option that comes through the best betting houses that have been included in the services of BetSpider.
Blackjack, online blackjack and live blackjack
Basically, it’s all about the same game. The players try to defeat the dealer’s hand by achieving a greater total value of their own hands without exceeding 21. This total is determined under the following rules:
An Ace counts as either 1 or 11.
Cards from 2 to 9, are on face value.
10s, Jacks, Queens and Kings count for 10 points each.
While they have not been able to determine exactly when and where it comes from, researchers tend to believe that Blackjack originated in Spain, based on the published works of Miguel de Cervantes. The undeniable fact about the history of the game is that it has begun gaining its popularity in the United States, the casinos of Las Vegas, around 1930.
To make the distinction as described in the sub header, the first one is what people see in traditional casinos. The online version is a digital variation where all cards are dealt based on a random number generator. The live blackjack that we are discussing here, is an online version with a live person dealing the cards and interacting with the players.
European vs American blackjack
As it happened in almost every casino game, the Americans liked a few modifications over the European version. Let’s take a look at the main differences:
It is a frequent occurrence that the player and the dealer’s hands are of equal value. There are three possibilities here, and it is up to the rules of each casino individually. In some establishments at both sides of the pond, regardless of the number of cards, the wager is returned in case of a tie. In other casinos, it depends on the number of cards. If the same total is achieved by a smaller number of cards, then that hand wins. The third option is to consider that the dealer wins all ties.
Live blackjack payments and payouts
To play Live blackjack online, first of all you need to put money in your account. There are plenty of options for that at BetSpider. From the most traditional banking systems, to the fast digital e-wallets, and, of course, the choice to use cryptos to play at casinos. Secondly, you will need to use your account to collect the payouts. You can get:
Your money back in the event of a tie (in the terminology of the game: a «push»).
3 to 2 or more commonly a time and a half of your stake (1,5: 1) if you managed to get a blackjack.
2:1 if you pay the insurance premium that gets you money if and when the dealer manages a blackjack.
Half your stake if you fold before taking any action.
How to play live blackjack
First, let’s learn the terms of the game. You will need to use them right from the start:
Select your live blackjack bookmaker
The rest of the process is rather simple. Open a BetSpider account and at the relevant option, select one of the establishments in our list that offer an online casino. For example, Fair999 or OrbitX. You will be taken to the main selection menu, where you will follow the Live dealer option and choose blackjack.
The rest is simple. Read the instructions, pay specific attention to the rules and start testing your luck and skill. Actually, there is also a basic strategy that you can follow to maximize your chances:
If your total is between 17 and 20 it’s better to stand regardless of what you see at the dealer’s side of the table.
For any total between 11 and 16 you need to ask for a card regardless if you risk exceeding 21.
Always split when you get a pair of aces or a pair of cards worth 10.
