Live Blackjack Online for Real Money
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live casino, promising some of the best live blackjack tables in the UK and Ireland. Live blackjack brings the thrill of the casino floor and the anticipation of a hand of blackjack. Expect real-life dealers, live HD action and a thrilling casino experience. Read on to discover why it’s so popular, how to play, the best game variants, and key rules.
Why is Live Blackjack so Popular?
Live blackjack offers a real immersive experience. You’ll play hands of blackjack in real-time with a real-life dealer dealing the cards. It perfectly combines the convenience of online play with the authentic atmosphere of a traditional casino.
You’ll see all the action in high definition (HD) and there are multiple camera angles so you’ll feel just like you’re sitting at a real casino table. Many of our players enjoy the social aspect of live blackjack, with the ability to interact with the dealer and sometimes even the other players through the live chat functions.
Live blackjack is also easy to learn. The core rules on reaching 21 are simple and quick to pick up. It’s an accessible game if you’re new to live casino play. And with the ability to make side bets, there’s plenty for the more experienced players too.
How to get Started with Live Blackjack
It’s simple to play live blackjack with BoyleSports. It works like this:
Step 1: Create an account and make a deposit. Don’t forget to claim any available new customer offers.
Step 2: Navigate to the Live Casino section and find the Live Blackjack page.
Step 3: View the available games and select a Live Blackjack game.
Step 4: Wait for the current round to end and place your bet within the time limit.
Step 5: The live dealer will deal the cards. Play your hand by choosing to hit, stand, double down, or split.
Step 6: The round concludes, winnings are paid out, and a new betting round begins.
Popular Live Blackjack Game Variants
Some of our top Live Blackjack games at BoyleSports include:
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Infinite Blackjack: This live variant can be played by an unlimited number of players at the same time. Two or more players can bet on the same seat, with the dealer dealing cards depending on each player’s preference. You’ll also find low bet limits, the Six Card Charlie rule and side bets (including Any Pair, 21+3, Hot 3, and Bust It).
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Quantum Blackjack: This live game follows the classic blackjack rules, but also adds random card multipliers (3x, 5x, or 10x) to winning hands.
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All Bets Blackjack: This eight deck blackjack game features a live dealer and live HD betting. It’s also the ideal game if you like side bets, with options including Buster Blackjack, Top 3, and Lucky Lucky.
4. Blackjack Party: This fun live blackjack game offers a low-stakes, high-energy environment with music and bubbly presenters.
5. BoyleSports Branded Live Blackjack Games: Play live blackjack at exclusive tables that you won’t find anywhere else.
Live Blackjack Rules and Side Bets
Keen to play live blackjack? First, it’s important to understand the rules and key terms and actions.
Rules of Blackjack and Key Terms
At the start of a new round, you’ll be invited to place a bet. The dealer will then hand you two cards, face-up. The dealer will also take two cards, usually one face-up and one face-down. Your aim in blackjack is to get closer to a total of 21 than the dealer, without going over. If you go over 21, your hand is bust.
Once you have your cards, you can:
Stand: Stick with your hand.
Hit: Take another card.
Double down: Take another card and double your bet.
Split: Turn a matching pair of cards from one hand into two.
Surrender: Fold your hand and lose only a portion of your bet – although this is rare in live versions.
Once you’re finished, if your hand is closer to 21 than the dealer’s, you win. If it’s a tie between the player and the dealer, this is called a Push. When this happens, you get your stake returned to you.
Side Bets
Many of our live blackjack tables offer side bets that you can place alongside the main action. These can include:
Insurance Bets
If the dealer’s face-up card is an Ace, you can place a bet that the dealer has a blackjack (a total of 21). If the dealer does, you lose your main hand, but you win the side bet and your stake back – an insurance bet uses half your stake, but at 2:1 odds, meaning you get your original bet back.
Perfect Pairs
You place a bet on whether or not your first two cards dealt are a pair. You win if they’re a:
Mixed pair: Two cards of the same value but different suits and colours.
Coloured pair: Two cards of the same value and the same colour.
Perfect pair: A pair of the same two cards of the exact same value and suit.
21+3
Here you place side bets on your first two cards plus the dealer’s upturned card. You win the bet if the three cards together form one of the following:
Flush: All three are suit cards.
Straight: All three cards are consecutive values.
Three of a kind: The cards are the same value, but not the same suit.
Straight flush: All three cards are consecutive values, and also the same suit.
Suited triple: All three cards are identical, the same value and suit.
Hot 3
This side bet focusses on the combined value of your first two cards and the dealer’s up-card. You bet that the total of these three cards will fall within certain ranges, including:
Total of 19: Bet on the combined total being 19.
Total of 20: Wager on the combined total being 20.
Total of 21: Stake on the combined total being exactly 21.
Mixed 7-7-7: Bet on the cards being three 7s from different suits.
Same Suited 7-7-7: Wager on the cards being three 7s from the same suit.
Bust It
With a Bust It side bet, you bet on the dealer going bust with exactly three cards. If a player makes a Bust It side bet, the dealer will draw a third card to any hand with a total of 12 to 16.
The Bust It bet wins if the dealer busts with exactly three cards.
Lucky Lucky
Similar to a Hot 3 side bet, with a Lucky Lucky side bet you bet on the value of your two cards and the dealer’s up-card. It pays out for totals of 19, 20 and 21. Like Hot 3, you can also bet on a Mixed 7-7-7 and a Suited 7-7-7, but it also features a Mixed 6-7-8 and a Suited 6-7-8.
Blackjack Payouts
Main bets in blackjack are paid out 1:1, meaning you get your initial stake back plus the same amount you bet. If you placed a winning £5 bet, you’d receive £10, (your £5 stake plus £5 of winnings).
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Play Live Blackjack for Real Money
Sign up to BoyleSports Games for one of the best immersive live blackjack experiences you’ll find anywhere online. Take your place at the table, set your stake, play your hand and bet for real money.
Responsible gambling is one of our top priorities at BoyleSports Games. You’ll find a host of
safer gambling resources on our gaming platform. They’ll help you to manage your bankroll, take a break from betting and set bet limits to ensure your time betting with us remains fun.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Live Blackjack games?
Live blackjack games are online blackjack games that are played live in real-time. All the action happens in a casino studio, with everything streamed to your device in HD. They feature a real-life dealer that deals the cards and confirms winning bets.
What happens if I lose my internet connection during a hand?
If you lose your internet connection during a hand of live blackjack, your hand will usually be played according to the casino’s default policy. This usually means standing in blackjack.
Is it possible to count cards in live blackjack?
Many of our live blackjack games use continuous shuffle machines to keep the decks shuffled. If not the dealer will usually shuffle the deck during the hand. This makes it nearly impossible to count cards.
How do I know if the live blackjack game is fair?
All our live blackjack games are run by professional live dealers, just like you would find in a real-life casino. You can trust that every time you play live casino games with us, they’re fair. We’re a fully regulated and licensed online casino site – as we are regulated and licensed by the
UK Gambling Commission .
