Live Speed Blackjack

Evolution Gaming measures up exc eptionally well as far as its range of games is concerned. Blackjack players, in particular, stand to benefit from Evolution Gaming's new offering, the Live Speed Blackjack. As you might have expected, this game follows all convectional classic blackjack rules, but with some twists. After the first cards are given, all other subsequent cards are offered on a priority basis or depending on how fast you play. Speed is of the essence in this game.

What is Live Speed Blackjack?

As mentioned earlier, Live Speed Blackjack is a blackjack variant where speed is vital: the player who reacts fastest to their cards goes first. This means that the way cards are given in this game is different from what classic blackjack players are accustomed to. The dealer does not follow the usual order when giving out cards. While getting used to the game's speed might take some time, this game is the real deal for players who prefer fast handling speed.

How to Play Live Speed Blackjack

While cards in classic blackjack are handed sequentially, as players wait for their turns, Live Speed blackjack is all about crisscrossing. The player's primary objective is to have a stronger hand than the dealer without going over 21.

After players are dealt with their first two cards, those who opt to hit, split, or double the quickest are given the dealer's next card. Cards are distributed to players on a priority basis until all hands are complete. For players who are not comfortable with the game's speed, the autoplay feature will have their hands decided in the following way:

• Hands with a value higher than 12 stand when a player fails to respond in time
• Hands with a value of 11 or less receive a hit when a player does not respond in time

Live Speed Blackjack Rules

The rules of the game are similar to those used in the classic blackjack game. Here is a sneak peek into some of the main rules used in Live Speed Blackjack:

• Each table has seven seats
• A player can only have one seat
• Dealer gets only two cards
• Dealer stands on all 17s
• Blackjack pays 3:2
• Insurance pays 2:1
• Slip aces get only an extra card
• Splits are allowed and distributed like other hands

How to Win at Live Speed Blackjack

The main standout feature of the Live Speed Blackjack is speed. Players playing this speeded-up version of blackjack are at risk of making panic bets when the timer is running. The key to winning is to stick to your strategy, as much as decisions have to be fast. Improvising strategies and following gut feelings can be costly, just like with other live casino games.

Live Speed Blackjack Strategy

Even though some strategies might be confusing to new players, being strategic is king. New players are advised to start with a basic strategy such as stand when your hand is 12-16 when the dealer has 2-6, always split aces and 8s, and hit for hands worth 12-16 when the dealer has a 7-ace, among other basic strategies. Once a player is conversant with the basics, advanced techniques such as card counting come in handy.