Live blackjack with real dealers

What changes at a live table

A dealer in a studio shuffles a physical shoe and deals real cards on camera. Your screen shows the video with betting buttons laid over it, plus a chat box to talk to the dealer. The pace is slower than RNG blackjack, roughly a hand a minute, and that is part of the appeal for many players.

Who runs the tables

• Evolution supplies most online casinos, from standard tables to Infinite Blackjack, Lightning Blackjack and the high-stakes Salon Privé.
• Pragmatic Live is behind Speed Blackjack and ONE Blackjack, with a quick, modern interface.
• Playtech Live is strong in Europe, with Prestige Blackjack and tables in several languages.

Games you only find live

Infinite Blackjack deals one starting hand that every player shares, then lets each person play it their own way. Seats are unlimited, so you never wait for a spot, and minimums start low. Lightning Blackjack charges an extra 50% fee per bet and in return attaches random multipliers to winning hands in later rounds. Speed Blackjack gives everyone twenty seconds per decision and plays the hand as soon as all players are done, which roughly doubles the pace.

Playing on a phone

Live tables are built for touch screens: hit, stand, double and split sit within thumb reach, and most casinos offer a portrait view. A steady 4G connection is enough for the HD stream. If the picture stutters, the game usually lets you drop the video quality without losing your seat.