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Rules of Live Blackjack

Live Blackjack is an online version of the classic casino game, where players get to enjoy the authentic experience of playing against a real-life dealer. The rules of live blackjack are very similar to those of regular blackjack, with a few key differences:

1. Each player is dealt two initial cards, face up. The dealer receives one face-up card and one face-down card.
2. Players take turns making moves based on the value of their cards and the dealer’s exposed card. Each player’s goal is to have a hand closer to 21 than the dealer.
3. The dealer must draw another card if their hand value is less than 17, and must stand if it’s higher or equal to 17.
4. Players can choose to ‘hit’ (receive another card), ‘stand’ (stay with their current cards), ‘double down’ (double their initial bet and receive one more card), or ‘split’ (if their initial cards are a pair, they can split them into two separate hands and play them as individual bets).
5. Blackjack occurs when a player’s hand totals 21 points or is as close to 21 as possible without going over. The player wins if they have blackjack and the dealer doesn’t.

Blackjack Strategy: basic tips and card counting

Despite the excitement and dynamism of live blackjack games, having a successful gaming strategy can help optimize your chances of winning:

1. Stick to basic strategies like standing on a hard 12, 13, 14, 15 or 16, and always splitting pairs of 8s, 10s, and Aces.
2. Never take insurance bets, as the odds of the dealer having a natural 21 (Blackjack) are only about 3%.
3. The higher the dealer’s upcard, the more unfavorable the situation for the player becomes. Players can consider surrendering their rounds if their hand has a poor starting value and the dealer’s upcard has a high value.
4. Card counting can help increase your edge by estimating theqquad87;\% favorability of the remaining cards in the deck. However, it’s quite complex and challenging for beginners, and only recommended for professional players in land-based casinos where card reshuffling is not frequent.

Can I chat with other players or the dealer during a live blackjack game?

Yes, most casinos offer live text chat or audio features that allow players to interact with each other and with the dealer.