Blackjack review
Speed Blackjack is Evolution's blackjack where all players decide at the same time and the fastest decision gets the next card.
Evolution says it plays the same rules as Live Blackjack; the dealer deals to whoever decides first. It launched on 9 January 2020.
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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' house edges for Evolution's Live Blackjack rules, which Speed Blackjack follows. 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 listed 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: 100 minus Wizard of Odds' house edges for Evolution's Live Blackjack side bets.
Strategy
Evolution's Live Blackjack 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 listed 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speed Blackjack | 99.28% | $1 | $5,000 | Simultaneous decisions |
| 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 | VIP environment for high rollers |
| Infinite Fun Fun 21 Blackjack | 99.50% | $1 | $5,000 | – |
| Blackjack Party | – | $0.50 | $5,000 | – |
| Salon Privé Blackjack | – | $100 | $10,000 | Private single-player table |
RTP: the figure we list for each game, which can be its best-bet RTP (– where we list none). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speed 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 Speed Blackjack | Evolution Gaming | 99.28% | 0.72% | 1 USD |
RTP and bets listed for each game.
What it means
Faster rounds
What it means: The same edge per hand applies to more hands an hour.
Lower the stake or set a time limit.
99.28% on the main bet with basic strategy, per Wizard of Odds for the Live Blackjack rules this table follows. Side bets return less.
Eight decks, as at Live Blackjack.
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
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%
