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Speed Blackjack: rules, strategy and RTP

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.

Our verdict: For players who want more hands per hour at standard rules. Faster hands raise the hourly cost at the same stake.
Software
Evolution Gaming
Game type
Blackjack
RTP
99.28%
House edge
0.72%
Min. bet
1 USD
Max. Bet
5,000 USD
Release year
2020
Side bets
Yes
Live game
Yes
Same rules as Live Blackjack Fastest decision first Launched 2020
By Fiona Gallagher Updated Oct 20, 2026
RTP
99.28% Main bet, Wizard of Odds
Decks
8
Bet range
$1–$5,000 Default table limits
Launched
2020 Evolution

Where to play Speed Blackjack

Ranked casinos that carry Evolution's live games. The order and the offers update live; check that the casino accepts players from your country.

  1. #1
    Live casino offer 1,500 USD + 150 FS
    Visa MasterCard Bitcoin +148
    9.5 /10
    1xBet review
    Est. 2007
    18+ · T&Cs Apply
  2. #2
    Live casino offer 1,600 USD + 150 FS
    Visa MasterCard Bitcoin +40
    8.9 /10
    Betwinner review
    Est. 2016
    18+ · T&Cs Apply
  3. #3
    Live casino offer No offer listed for your region
    Apple Pay Bank Transfer Credit Cards +15
    9.2 /10
    TikiTaka review
    Est. 2020
    18+ · T&Cs Apply
  4. #4
    Live casino offer 1,000 USD + 100 FS
    Visa MasterCard Neteller +18
    9.1 /10
    National review
    18+ · T&Cs Apply
  5. #5
    Live casino offer 500 EUR + 200 FS
    Visa Apple Pay Skrill +98
    8.5 /10
    AmunRa review
    Est. 2020
    18+ · T&Cs Apply
  6. #6
    Live casino offer 2,000 USD + 70 FS
    Visa MasterCard Bitcoin +16
    7.0 /10
    1win review
    Est. 2016
    18+ · T&Cs Apply

RTP per bet

Speed Blackjack: RTP and house edge 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.

What the numbers mean

RTP 99.28% $992.80

back on average per $1,000 wagered

House edge 0.72% $7.20

expected cost per $1,000 wagered

Turnover 139×

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

How it works

How a round of Speed Blackjack works

One round

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

Table rules

Speed Blackjack rules and what each one does to your odds

RuleAt this tableWhat it means for you
Decks8More decks raise the edge a little and make counting impractical.
Dealer on soft 17StandsBetter for you than a dealer who hits soft 17.
Blackjack pays3:2Avoid tables paying 6:5; they cost far more.
Double downAny first two cards, also after a splitLets you press the edge on 9, 10, 11 and soft hands.
SplitOnce; split aces get one card eachNo resplitting, so pairs after a split are played as totals.
SurrenderNot offeredNo way to give up half on 16 against a ten.
Dealer peekOnly with an ace upAgainst 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 bets and what they return

Side bet#RTPTop payoutWhat it means
Perfect Pairs95.90%25:1A much higher edge than the main bet
21+396.30%100:1Poker 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

Basic strategy for Speed Blackjack

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 2345678910A
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

Speed Blackjack against Evolution's other blackjacks

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

GameRTPMin betMax betWhat sets it apart
Speed Blackjack 99.28%$1$5,000Simultaneous decisions
Infinite Blackjack 99.47%$1$5,000Unlimited seats, Six Card Charlie
Live Blackjack 99.28%$1$5,000Seven seats, Bet Behind
Lightning Blackjack 99.56%$1$5,000100% fee, 2x–25x multipliers
VIP Blackjack 99.28%$50$5,000VIP environment for high rollers
Infinite Fun Fun 21 Blackjack 99.50%$1$5,000–
Blackjack Party –$0.50$5,000–
Salon Privé Blackjack –$100$10,000Private 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

What an hour of Speed Blackjack costs on average

Expected cost is stake per round × rounds per hour × house edge. Change the inputs in the calculator to match your own stake and pace.

Live Roulette 97.3% · 40 rounds/h
$11
Live Baccarat, Banker 98.94% · 50 rounds/h
$5
Speed Blackjack 99.28% · 70 rounds/h
$5

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

How Speed Blackjack 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

Speed Blackjack 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
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.

Live Speed Blackjack 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 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

What the Speed Blackjack rules mean for you

  • Faster rounds

    What it means: The same edge per hand applies to more hands an hour.

    Lower the stake or set a time limit.

FAQ

What is the RTP of Speed Blackjack?

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.

How many decks does Speed Blackjack use?

Eight decks, as at Live Blackjack.

Where can I play Speed 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.

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