Live Speed Blackjack by Evolution Gaming

Blackjack, for better or worse, has been a game that changed very little throughout the years. There have been attempts at giving it a fresh coat of paint. These variants inevitably draw in players for a while, but eventually, lose their attention. You just can’t beat the classics!

So how do you create something new while also keeping the attention of long-term Blackjack fans? The answer is simple: respond to their pleas for faster rounds! Live Speed Blackjack is Evolution Gaming‘s solution to the age-old problem every live casino punter has experienced: being forced to wait for that one guy who takes forever to play his hand!

Don’t go speeding ahead just yet. Before you can start playing, you have to take a seat on the table. There are seven seats in total, so look out for a green Sit Here button. That’s a free spot you can snag and start playing from.

Placing your wagers is simple. Choose your chip, ranging from $1 to $500, and place them on the appropriate betting spot. You can bet on the game itself, or on one of its available side bets.

The initial hand is dealt immediately to all players. Both you and the dealer get two cards. You can see both of your cards, but only one of the dealer’s own. From here, you make a decision to draw another card (hit), or to keep the cards you currently have (stand).

Here’s where the difference kicks in. You don’t have to wait for other players to make their decisions. Instead, the dealer will immediately act to respond to your reaction! If your card sum total is 21 or below, and is better than the dealers, then you win!

You can bet between $1 and $500 with each dealt hand. You do so by using the betting chips. Live Speed Blackjack by EvolutionGaming uses the same standard rules. As a result, all of its payouts are quite standard! Blackjack pays 3 to 2, and insurance bets reward 2 to 1.

On top of the two standard bets, punters can also use one of two special features. The first is double. Just like the name implies, you double your current wager. Use this if you’re confident in your hand. Alternatively, you can choose to split. This means you’re effectively playing with two separate hands. Split is only available if you have two identical cards.

Unlike Evolution Gaming’s standard Live Blackjack game, there’s no Bust It or Hot Pair. 21 + 3 makes a return, and Any Pair became Perfect Pairs! 21 + 3 can award a prize worth up to 100 to 1.