Live Blackjack by NetEnt

Is there a branch of online gaming that NetEnt doesn’t have its fingers in? Probably, but you’d have a hard time finding it! The developer entered the live dealer business back in 2013, and Live Blackjack was one of their first titles. Don’t let its age fool you, however. There’s plenty of reasons to love this release!

Fans of standard blackjack play can rely on NetEnt reliably delivering what they need. The streaming technology used by the developer is on-par with the industry leaders. And the side bets they offer are just as good as the competition!

Each round starts with players setting their bets. With NetEnt, you do this by choosing a chip and setting it on the appropriate tile. The middle tile is used for main game bets, while wagers to the left and right are used for the associated side bets.

Once all wagers are placed, the dealer will deal four cards. Both the player and dealer get two. But while the punter can see both of his cards, he can only see one of the dealer’s two cards. Here, you can choose to draw another card to get closer to winning blackjack, or you can stand to play it safe. A percentage box appears next to each option, revealing which one your fellow punters are taking.

When that’s done, it’s time to see the results! The end goal is to get as close to 21 without going over that number. If your total card sum is closer to 21 than the dealer’s own, then you win. Going over 21 will result in a bust, which is a loss regardless of what cards the dealer has.

You can bet any value between $1 and $100 on each round. Winning a standard hand grants a 1 to 1 pay. Insurance awards a 2 to 1 win, while a blackjack win grants a 3 to 2 prize. For bigger wins, you’ll have to look to the side bet NetEnt’s release offers.

On top of standing and hitting, punters can also double or split their bets. Splitting can only happen if we have two cards with the same value. The split cards are treated as separate hands, giving you the opportunity to score two wins in one round. Double is self-explanatory: it doubles your wager for that particular round!

NetEnt’s Live Blackjack also offers two side bets, which are quite standard for blackjack tables. There’s the Perfect Pairs bet, which pays if you have two cards with the same number, colour and suit. You can get a 30 to 1 win maximum from this side bet. The second one offered by this game is 21 + 3. There, suited trips can earn you a whopping 100 to 1 win.

You can find more Blackjack terminology in our casino glossary.