Blackjack review

Blackjack Party: rules, strategy and RTP

Blackjack Party is Evolution's seven-seat blackjack with music, a dealer and a co-host, built for low stakes and chat.

It launched in 2018.

Our verdict: For players who want a social table. Bet Behind has virtually no limit while you wait for a seat.

Software: Evolution Gaming
Game type: Blackjack
RTP: 99.5%
House edge: 0.5%
Min. bet: $0.50
Max. Bet: $5,000
Release year: 2018
Side bets: Yes
Live game: Yes

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Seats: 7
Decks: 8
Bet range: $0.50–$5,000 Default table limits
Launched: 2018 Evolution

RTP per bet

Blackjack Party: RTP and house edge per bet

Bet	Payout	RTP	House edge	Cost per $100
21+3	Up to 100:1	96.3%	3.7%	$3.70
Perfect Pairs	Up to 25:1	95.9%	4.1%	$4.10

RTP: Evolution's published figures as quoted by Wizard of Odds and LiveCasinoComparer. They assume basic strategy.

What the numbers mean

RTP 99.5% $995

back on average per $1,000 wagered

House edge 0.5% $5

expected cost per $1,000 wagered

Turnover 200×

times a balance can be wagered before the house edge has, on average, used it up

How it works

How a round of Blackjack Party works

One round

Bet Place the main bet and any side bets while the timer runs.
The deal You get two cards face up; the dealer gets one face up.
Your decision Hit, stand, double or split, using the chart below.
The dealer plays The dealer draws to 17 and stands on soft 17; hands are settled.

Side bets and what they return

Side bet	#RTP	Top payout	What it means
Perfect Pairs	95.90%	25:1	A much higher edge than the main bet
21+3	96.30%	100:1	Poker hands from your cards and the dealer's up card

Side-bet RTPs: Evolution as quoted by Wizard of Odds and LiveCasinoComparer.

Versions

Blackjack Party against Evolution's other blackjacks

RTP and default limits of the closest Evolution versions on this site, as we list them.

Game	RTP	Min bet	Max bet	What sets it apart
Blackjack Party	–	$0.50	$5,000	Two hosts, music
Infinite Blackjack	99.47%	$1	$5,000	Unlimited seats, Six Card Charlie
Live Blackjack	99.28%	$1	$5,000	Seven seats, Bet Behind
Lightning Blackjack	99.56%	$1	$5,000	100% fee, 2x–25x multipliers
VIP Blackjack	99.28%	$50	$5,000	High limits, same rules
Speed Blackjack	99.28%	$1	$5,000	Simultaneous decisions
Infinite Fun Fun 21 Blackjack	99.37%	$1	$5,000	Player 21 always wins
Salon Privé Blackjack	–	$100	$10,000	Private table

RTP: the best-bet figure verified for each game (sources on each game's page; – where none is published). Default limits: the figures we list on LiveCasinoRank. Features: Evolution's game pages. Casinos set their own limits on each table.

Variance

How Blackjack Party swings from round to round

Main bet with basic strategy

Small, steady swings; most hands win or lose one stake.

Suits you if: Long sessions.

Doubles and splits

Two or more stakes on one hand when the odds favour you.

Suits you if: Players following the chart.

Side bets

Rare wins at 25:1 to 100:1 with a much higher edge.

Suits you if: Small add-ons only.

Limits

Blackjack Party bet limits

The range below is the default we list for the game. Each casino sets its own limits, so the table in your lobby can start higher or stop lower.

Game	Lowest min	Highest max	Range	What it means
Blackjack Party	$0.50	$5,000

Default minimum and maximum bet: the figures we list for the game. Check the limits shown at the table before you play.

Blackjack Party compared with similar games

Published Blackjack games on CasinoRank, best RTP first.

Game	Software	RTP	House edge	Min. bet
Live Speed Blackjack	Pragmatic Play	99.59%	0.41%	$5.00
Lightning Blackjack	Evolution Gaming	99.56%	0.44%	$1
Unlimited Blackjack	Playtech	99.54%	0.46%	$1.00
Blackjack Party	Evolution Gaming	99.5%	0.5%	$0.50
Infinite Blackjack	Evolution Gaming	99.5%	0.5%	$1
Infinite Fun Fun 21 Blackjack	Evolution Gaming	99.5%	0.5%	$1
Live All Bets Blackjack	Playtech	99.5%	0.5%	$1.00
Live Blackjack	VIVO Gaming	99.5%	0.5%	€1

RTP and bets listed for each game.

FAQ

Does Blackjack Party use different rules?

Evolution presents it as a party-style seven-seat table; we have not found a published rule sheet that differs from Live Blackjack, so check the rules in the game's help screen.

Where can I play Blackjack Party?

At casinos that carry Evolution's live games; the ranked list on this page shows them. Check that the casino accepts players from your country and that online casino play is legal where you live.

Responsible gambling

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