What is Live Blackjack
Blackjack is a classic card game, and at NordicBet, you can play live blackjack for the best casino experience.Instead of the computerised table you find in virtual blackjack, there is a real table with real cards. Live blackjack is streamed to your device in real-time, and you can view the table from different angles, so you never miss any of the action. Place your bets and watch as the cards are dealt. Make your choices and see if you can beat the dealer.
How to Play Live Blackjack
Live blackjack involves some skill, and there are plenty of strategies out there, but let's start with the basics of what you need to know before you start playing.Your goal in blackjack is to create a hand closest to 21 without going over. The cards in blackjack all hold their number value apart from face cards, which are valued at 10, and the Ace, which can be 1 or 11. A natural blackjack occurs when your first two cards equal 21.
On your turn, you can choose between a few actions to determine your end-hand value and whether you have beaten the dealer. Depending on the blackjack variation you are playing, there can be additional rules that you should check before you start playing.
Basic Blackjack Gameplay
You first need to place your bet, and once done, the cards are dealt one at a time to the players. The dealer receives one face-down and one face-up card. You can take a few actions on your turn based on your hand total:- Stand: You stick with your initial hand total.
- Hit: You take another card from the dealer.
- Split: If you receive two cards of the same value, you can split them into two hands. You must place another bet that is the same as your first. The two cards are separated and are each dealt another card.
- Double: You agree to double your bet and stand on the value you have straight after you receive only one more card.
- Surrender: You can surrender in some live dealer blackjack games after the dealer checks for blackjack. Half of the bet is lost, and the other half is returned to the player.
As mentioned, there are strategies for blackjack, and it is a good idea to learn them. Blackjack strategies will advise when it is a good time to hit, stand, split, etc.
Why Play Live Blackjack Online
Live blackjack offers multiple benefits over virtual blackjack games:
- You can get that real-life experience from your home; the moves, actions, and the ability to chat with the live dealer create a genuine casino atmosphere.
- Virtual blackjack can sometimes feel rushed, whereas live blackjack online follows a real casino's pace, allowing players to enjoy the experience. Live casino blackjack involves shuffling, dealing, and actions in real-time, avoiding that robotic feeling.
- Live blackjack is played with real mechanics and doesn't rely on RNG software. Instead, real cards are shuffled and dealt on a real table by a real dealer. The multiple camera angles also mean that you can enjoy and watch from various viewpoints.
- At NordicBet, you can play live blackjack from our mobile casino on any device. The action is streamed in high quality to your tablet or smartphone, and you will have access to all the great functionality that live blackjack offers.
Real Money Live Blackjack
Players will feel like they are in a real casino, and through the use of cameras, live chat, and microphones, players can interact with the dealer in real-time.The cards are shuffled and reshuffled automatically. They contain microchips connected to computer software. The microchips translate the actions onto the screen as the dealer deals with the cards. Bets are placed virtually by the players, and as the cards are dealt, they are scanned, which updates the screen.
Live Blackjack Games
There is an excellent selection of live dealer blackjack games at NordicBet. These are powered by leaders in live dealer games, including Pragmatic Play and Playtech. You can play the classic versions of blackjack or fun variants that add a little twist to the normal gameplay. Live blackjack games include “Mega Fiore Blaze Blackjack” and “Speed Blackjack”. We also offer tables with various minimum and maximum limits to give you a range of options to suit your play.If you want to take a break from the tables, head to our online slot machines, where you can spin the reels on some of the best slot games from top-rated software providers for hours of fun and immersive gameplay.
