Blackjack review
Live Blackjack is Evolution's standard seven-seat blackjack: 8 decks, the dealer stands on soft 17, blackjack pays 3:2, with Bet Behind and two side bets.
Players waiting for a seat can Bet Behind on any seated player.
Main-bet RTP with basic strategy, per Wizard of Odds.
The house edge on the main bet with basic strategy (Wizard of Odds).
Blackjack payout at every Evolution seven-seat table.
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RTP per bet
| Bet | Payout | RTP | House edge | Cost per $100 | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main bet, basic strategy | 1:1, blackjack 3:2 | 99.28% | 0.72% | $0.72 | Evolution's seven-seat rules |
| 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: Wizard of Odds, from Evolution's seven-seat rules; side bets from the pay tables used by Evolution (8 decks). They assume basic strategy.
back on average per $1,000 wagered
expected cost per $1,000 wagered
times a balance can be wagered before the house edge has, on average, used it up
How it works
Table rules
| Rule | At this table | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| Decks | 8 | More decks raise the edge a little and make counting impractical. |
| Dealer on soft 17 | Stands | Better for you than a dealer who hits soft 17. |
| Blackjack pays | 3:2 | Avoid tables paying 6:5; they cost far more. |
| Double down | Any first two cards, also after a split | Lets you press the edge on 9, 10, 11 and soft hands. |
| Split | Once; split aces get one card each | No resplitting, so pairs after a split are played as totals. |
| Surrender | Not offered | No way to give up half on 16 against a ten. |
| Dealer peek | Only with an ace up | Against a ten, a dealer blackjack also takes your doubles and splits. |
Evolution's Live Blackjack rules as quoted by Wizard of Odds (house edge 0.72%).
| 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: Wizard of Odds, from the pay tables used by Evolution (8 decks).
Strategy
Evolution's seven-seat tables use 8 decks, the dealer stands on soft 17, you can double on any first two cards and after a split, and there is no surrender. The dealer checks for blackjack only with an ace up, so against a ten the chart hits 11 and hits a pair of 8s.
Basic strategy is what the published RTP assumes. Play by feel and the real return drops below it; the chart below is the decision that loses least on average for every hand.
| Your hand / Dealer shows | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hard 8 or less | H | H | H | H | H | H | H | H | H | H |
| Hard 9 | H | D | D | D | D | H | H | H | H | H |
| Hard 10 | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | H | H |
| Hard 11 | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | H | H |
| Hard 12 | H | H | S | S | S | H | H | H | H | H |
| Hard 13–16 | S | S | S | S | S | H | H | H | H | H |
| Hard 17+ | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Soft A,2 – A,3 | H | H | H | D | D | H | H | H | H | H |
| Soft A,4 – A,5 | H | H | D | D | D | H | H | H | H | H |
| Soft A,6 | H | D | D | D | D | H | H | H | H | H |
| Soft A,7 | S | Ds | Ds | Ds | Ds | S | S | H | H | H |
| Soft A,8 – A,9 | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Pair 2,2 – 3,3 | P | P | P | P | P | P | H | H | H | H |
| Pair 4,4 | H | H | H | P | P | H | H | H | H | H |
| Pair 6,6 | P | P | P | P | P | H | H | H | H | H |
| Pair 7,7 | P | P | P | P | P | P | H | H | H | H |
| Pair 8,8 | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | H | P |
| Pair 9,9 | P | P | P | P | P | S | P | P | S | S |
| Pair A,A | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P |
H Hit S Stand D Double, otherwise hit Ds Double, otherwise stand P Split
Rules: Evolution's Live Blackjack rules as quoted by Wizard of Odds. Chart: standard 8-deck basic strategy for these rules, adjusted for no peek under a ten.
Versions
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Blackjack | 99.28% | $1 | $5,000 | Seven seats, Bet Behind |
| Infinite Blackjack | 99.47% | $1 | $5,000 | Unlimited seats, Six Card Charlie |
| Lightning Blackjack | 99.56% | $1 | $5,000 | 100% fee, 2x–25x multipliers |
| VIP Blackjack | – | $50 | $5,000 | High limits |
| Speed Blackjack | 99.28% | $1 | $5,000 | Simultaneous decisions |
| Infinite Fun Fun 21 Blackjack | 99.5% | $1 | $5,000 | Player 21 always wins |
| Blackjack Party | – | $0.50 | $5,000 | Two hosts, music |
| 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.
Cost per hour
Expected cost is stake per round × rounds per hour × house edge. Change the inputs in the calculator to match your own stake and pace.
RTP: the listed figure for each game. Rounds per hour are an assumption for the example; real pace depends on the number of players.
Variance
Small, steady swings; most hands win or lose one stake.
Two or more stakes on one hand when the odds favour you.
Rare wins at 25:1 to 100:1 with a much higher edge.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Blackjack | $1 | $5,000 |
Default minimum and maximum bet: the figures we list for the game. Check the limits shown at the table before you play.
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 USD |
| Lightning Blackjack | Evolution Gaming | 99.56% | 0.44% | 1 USD |
| Unlimited Blackjack | Playtech | 99.54% | 0.46% | 1 USD |
| Privé Lounge Blackjack | Pragmatic Play | 99.51% | 0.49% | 100 USD |
| Blackjack Party | Evolution Gaming | 99.5% | 0.5% | 0.5 USD |
| Infinite Fun Fun 21 Blackjack | Evolution Gaming | 99.5% | 0.5% | 1 USD |
| Live All Bets Blackjack | Playtech | 99.5% | 0.5% | 1 USD |
| Live Blackjack | Evolution Gaming | 99.28% | 0.72% | 1 USD |
RTP and bets listed for each game.
99.28% on the main bet with basic strategy, per Wizard of Odds. Side bets return less.
Eight decks.
Yes. Bet Behind lets you back a seated player's hand; you win or lose with their decisions.
Only with an ace showing. With a ten up the dealer checks after you play, so you can lose a double or split to a dealer blackjack.
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Responsible gambling
Licensed casinos check age and identity before they pay out. Play only where online casino play is legal for you.
Responsible gaming →Set deposit, loss and session limits in your casino account before the first bet, and keep to them when a round goes against you.
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Live Speed Blackjack
Pragmatic Play · RTP 99.59%
Lightning Blackjack
Evolution Gaming · RTP 99.56%
Unlimited Blackjack
Playtech · RTP 99.54%
Privé Lounge Blackjack
Pragmatic Play · RTP 99.51%
Blackjack Party
Evolution Gaming · RTP 99.5%
Infinite Fun Fun 21 Blackjack
Evolution Gaming · RTP 99.5%
Live All Bets Blackjack
Playtech · RTP 99.5%
Live Blackjack
VIVO Gaming · RTP 99.5%
