Live Dealer Blackjack

Experience the thrill of live dealer blackjack at Lucky Creek’s live blackjack lounge, where every table action is streamed in full HD quality directly to your device for a seamless gambling experience. A world-class Lucky Creek dealer greets you at the table and remains at your service throughout the game, providing you with the ultimate blackjack experience only Lucky Creek can offer.

With cutting-edge technology, you can expect swift and smooth play, just as if you were playing in a physical casino. This sets the live dealer blackjack experience apart from other online blackjack games, offering real dealers, real action, and real winnings.

As one of the premier live blackjack providers in the world, Lucky Creek offers all your favorite betting options, including Double Downs, Splits, and new side bets such as Perfect Pairs and 21+3. These side bets keep your adrenaline pumping with every round and offer even more chances to win.

Now, you can play live dealer blackjack wherever you go! Lucky Creek’s live casino games are compatible with PC/Mac desktops and laptops, as well as mobile devices including iPhone, iPad, and most major Android platforms. The software optimizes the stream for your device, ensuring a seamless experience without any lag or disruptions.

live blackjack dealer dealing cards and chips

How to Play Live Dealer Blackjack

In live dealer blackjack, your goal is to achieve a hand with a higher card count than the dealer’s, without going over 21. The ultimate hand is a blackjack, which occurs when the sum of the first two dealt cards equals 21. In live dealer blackjack, you play only against the dealer, not against other players.

The game is played with 8 decks and the dealer always stands on 17. You have the option to Double Down on any 2 initial cards and can Split initial cards of equal value, but only once per hand. If you Split an Ace, you will receive a single card for each. However, note that you cannot Double Down after splitting. If the dealer reveals an Ace, insurance is offered. A blackjack pays 3 to 2, and insurance pays 2 to 1. If both your hand and the dealer’s hand tie, the game results in a push.

The table’s name and bet limits are displayed beneath its icon, and hovering your cursor over the icon reveals the dealer’s name and photo. Play live dealer blackjack at Lucky Creek for a thrilling and authentic gambling experience. The fraction displayed on the table shows the number of occupied seats relative to the total number of seats. For example, 5/7 would mean that only five of seven seats are currently occupied, so there is a vacant seat for you.

 

Live Blackjack Rules

Here’s a detailed explanation of the rules of live blackjack:

  • Number of players: Live blackjack is typically played with up to 7 players, including the dealer.
  • Deck of cards: The game is played with one or more standard 52-card decks, with each card having a specific value.
  • Card values: In blackjack, cards 2 to 10 are worth their face value, while face cards (jacks, queens, and kings) are each worth 10. Aces can be worth either 1 or 11, depending on what is more favorable for the hand.
  • Object of the game: The objective of blackjack is to beat the dealer by having a hand value of 21 or as close to 21 as possible without going over.
  • Betting: Before the game begins, each player places their bet. The dealer then deals two cards to each player and two cards to himself, with one card face up and one card face down.
  • Player’s turn: The player can then choose to “hit” and receive additional cards in an attempt to improve their hand, or “stand” and keep their current hand. If the player’s hand value exceeds 21, they “bust” and lose the game.
  • Dealer’s turn: Once all players have finished their turn, the dealer reveals their face-down card and hits or stands according to a set of predetermined rules. The dealer must hit if their hand value is 16 or less and must stand if their hand value is 17 or higher.
  • Determine the winner: If the dealer busts, all remaining players win. If the dealer does not bust, the player with the hand value closest to 21 wins. If both the dealer and the player have the same hand value, it is a tie and the player’s bet is returned.
  • Payouts: If the player wins, they receive a 1:1 payout on their bet. If the player has a blackjack (an ace and a 10-value card), they receive a 3:2 payout.
a blackjack dealer dealing cards at a blackjack table

Blackjack

Blackjack is a popular card game typically played at casinos. The objective of the game is to get a hand value of 21 or close to 21, without going over. The hand value is determined by adding up the values of the individual cards in a player’s hand. Face cards (King, Queen, Jack) are worth 10 points, Aces can be worth 1 or 11 points, and all other cards are worth their face value.

Insurance

As a player, when the dealer reveals an Ace as their upcard, you have the opportunity to purchase insurance to mitigate the potential risk of the dealer holding blackjack, even if you have a blackjack hand yourself. The insurance amount is equivalent to half of your initial bet and is resolved independently of your hand bet. The dealer then inspects the value of their downcard to determine if they have blackjack.

If the dealer does not have blackjack, play continues. If the dealer has blackjack and you do not, the dealer wins. In the case of both you and the dealer having blackjack, the game results in a tie, and your bet is returned. Please note, when the dealer’s upcard is a ten or face card, the option to purchase insurance is not offered, and the dealer will not check their downcard for blackjack.

Double Down, Hit or Stand

When the dealer’s initial two cards do not result in a blackjack, players are granted the opportunity to enhance their hand values in a clockwise rotation around the table.

If the value of your starting hand is not 21, you may opt to Double Down, thereby doubling your bet and receiving a single additional card to complete your hand. Alternatively, you may choose to Hit and receive additional cards to increase the value of your hand. You may take multiple hits before choosing to Stand, signifying satisfaction with your hand’s value.

Split

As a player, if your initial hand consists of a pair of cards with equal values, you have the option to Split the pair and create two separate hands, each with a bet equal to your main bet. After two cards are dealt to each of your hands, you may improve their values by selecting the hit option before standing. However, if you split a pair of Aces as your initial hand, you will receive only one additional card per hand, with no option for hitting.

Outcome

If the sum of your hand exceeds 21, you bust and lose your bet on that hand. When all players have taken their turns, the dealer reveals the value of his downcard. The dealer must hit on a hand of 16 or less and must stand on a hand of soft 17 or more.

You win when the value of your final hand is closer to 21 than the dealer’s or when the dealer busts. If the value of your hand is the same as the dealer’s, the game round ends in a push and your bet is returned. Blackjack beats a hand of 21 comprised of three or more cards. Blackjack also beats a hand of 21 resulting from a split pair.

Side Bets

This Live Blackjack game includes optional side bets – Perfect Pairs and 21+3. You may place side bets in combination with your main blackjack bet. You have the chance to win on any side bet regardless of whether or not you later win on your blackjack bet.