PLAY BLACKJACK ONLINE

Blackjack is one of the most popular card and table games of all time - you’ll find it in every casino across the globe. This game appeals to beginners and experienced players alike thanks to its simple rules and high odds of winning. Plus, with so many variants being offered at multiple stake levels, it’s a great game for players on a budget as well as those with a higher bankroll.

Blackjack is one of only a few casino games to have been enjoyed for centuries, and over the years it’s been known as ‘21’, ‘Pontoon’ and ‘vingt-et-un’. Here at SlotsLV, you’ll find all sorts of exciting online variants to play, including real money blackjack and even Bitcoin blackjack.

How to Play Online Blackjack

Our online games work in just the same way as the games you’d find in a brick and mortar casino, even our more advanced variants follow the same basic blackjack rules.

When you play blackjack online, you’ll be playing against the dealer. The goal is to make a hand as close to 21 as possible (without going over) in order to beat the dealer. To open the game, you’ll both be dealt two cards apiece with both of yours dealt face-up to table, but only one of the dealer’s cards will be face-up during the game. As you play, you’ll have the option to hit, stand, split or double down to make a winning hand. 

Playing online blackjack at SlotsLV is simple, all you need to do is follow the steps below:

1. Sign up for an account by clicking the ‘Join Now’ button
2. Fill in your personal details, including your mobile number and email address
3. Select which currency you’d like to play in
4. Set up a unique username, password, and four-digit security pin
5. Carefully read through our terms and conditions and click the box to certify you’re of legal gambling age

We’ll then conduct a number of safety checks to verify your details and approve your account. When your account is live, all you need to do is log in, make a deposit using the payment method of your choice, select a game and start playing.

What is Blackjack?

Blackjack is a hugely popular card game that has been played in casinos around the world for centuries. It also has a long and rich history, with a version of blackjack even appearing in a 17th century short story written by the famous novelist Miguel de Cervantes. However, blackjack first began to gain prominence in the elite gaming rooms of France during the 1700s, where it was known as Vingt-et-Un (21). The game then spread to North America and was dubbed ‘blackjack’ due to the extra bonus that was paid out to players with a hand consisting of an ace of spades and a jack of spades.

In all of the blackjack games you can play online at SlotsLV, the objective is to make a hand that adds up to 21 - or as close to 21 as you can get without going bust. It’s an exciting game to play and its low house edge makes it excellent for both beginners and experienced casino players alike.

Free vs Real Money Blackjack

At SlotsLV you can play real money blackjack or participate in free games. Read our table below to find out more about what each has to offer:

Types of Blackjack Games

Due to its status as one of the oldest casino games still in play today, a number of different games, or variants, have emerged over time. While each variant will have its own nuances, such as the number of decks that are in use, they all follow the same basic rules.

Let’s take a closer look at some of the different types of blackjack games you can play.

Classic Blackjack

The oldest and most common variant, which is played using a single deck of standard playing cards.

Double Deck Blackjack

Like classic, the double deck variant follows traditional rules and the objective is to beat the dealer with a hand of 21 or less. However, this game is played using two decks of standard playing cards.

European Blackjack

A version of classic single deck blackjack with a couple of differences to the rules. In this variant, a dealer cannot check for a blackjack until all the players involved have finished their turns. Furthermore, doubling down - in which a player can double tehri initial wager in exchange for an extra card - is only allowed on cards valued 9 to 11.

Pontoon

A variant of blackjack that’s especially popular in Australia, Pontoon is similar to blackjack except both of the dealer’s cards are dealt face down.

Bitcoin Blackjack

One of the most innovative ways to play online is by using Bitcoin and other top cryptocurrencies. Slots LV is a crypto-friendly casino, so you can use Bitcoin to play each of our variants as well as all our other cutting-edge online casino games.

Rules of Blackjack

One of the most appealing things about blackjack is that it's very simple to play. It’s a game that’s accessible to everyone and all you need to get started is a good understanding of the fundamental rules.

If you’ve played blackjack in a live casino before, you’ll be pleased to know that the rules don’t change when you come to play online. However, if playing real money at SlotsLV is your first exposure to the game, read on to discover more.

Unlike other card games in which you compete against a set of opponents, blackjack is a game that’s played between the dealer and any number of players. As a player, your goal will be to beat the dealer by making a hand of cards totalling 21 or as close as possible.

The game begins once all players involved have made their initial wagers. Players and the dealer alike are dealt two cards, with all player cards being dealt face-up and only one of the Dealer’s cards in that position. From there, each player can decide to hit, stand, or double down.

• Hit - players can continue drawing new cards to improve their hands. If a player makes a hand that beats the dealer’s, they'll receive an even money (1:1) payout.
• Stand - this is when a player decides to play their existing hand, forcing the dealer to reveal their second card.
• Double down - a player can decide to up the ante by doubling the value of their initial bet in exchange for another card.

If a player ends up making a hand that exceeds 21 this is known as “going bust”. The round of betting ends and their initial stake is collected by the dealer. Sometimes, a round of blackjack can result in a tie between the dealer and a player, so the initial wager will remain in place for the next round.

Of course, the ultimate hand is a blackjack, which consists of an ace and any card with a value of ten. This hand has the most value, as it pays out 3:2. It’s important to remember that Aces can be worth 1 or 11 during the game, while face cards (Jacks, Queens and Kings) are worth 10.

Best Tips and Strategies for Playing Real Money Blackjack

Now that you’ve got a better understanding the rules, you can start applying some fundamental strategy when you play. Since blackjack is such a beloved game, gamblers and mathematicians alike have all tried to come up with the perfect strategy to play.

While there are some recognized gambling systems that can produce more effective results than others, there’s no such thing as a “one size fits all” approach to playing blackjack. However, if you follow our tips and strategies, you can maximize your enjoyment when playing online.

Splitting 

One of the more important decisions you’ll need to make is whether to split your hands. When you split a hand, you can play with two hands instead of one. However, this isn’t a strategy that’s effective with every card. The best cards to split are a pair of Aces and a pair of 8s. 

Surrenders 

When you surrender your hand, you’re attempting to minimize losses by giving up the hand in exchange for 50% of your initial wager. Knowing when to surrender a hand is something all blackjack players need to learn, because there are times when it pays off to surrender and times when it doesn't.

For instance, if you hold a hard hand (a starting hand without an ace) but you can see one of the dealer’s cards is an ace, it’s well worth surrendering and playing a fresh hand. If you hold a soft hand, which is a hand with an ace, you have the option of playing the ace high or low so you should definitely keep your hand in play.

Hit or Stand

Finally, basic strategy involves knowing when to hit - taking another card from the dealer - or when to stand - keeping the current hand:

• Always hit when your starting hand value is 8 or less
• When you hold a starting hand of 9, hit if the dealer’s up card is a 2,7,8,9,10 or ace.
• When you hold a starting hand of 10, stand unless the dealer’s up card is a 10 or ace
• When you hold a starting hand of 11, hit if the dealer’s up card is an ace.
• When your starting hand is between 12 and 16, hit if the dealer’s up card is 7,8,9,10 or ace.
• Always stand when your starting hand is 17 or more.

How to Win at Blackjack Online

It's a casino game that’s both a game of skill and a game of luck. Playing with a disciplined approach means you’re applying skill to the game, however there's always an element of chance involved that makes the outcome unpredictable. This makes for a genuinely exciting gaming experience, but it also means that there’s no guaranteed way to win.

Instead, you can maximize your chances of winning by playing games with the best odds, such as sticking with games that offer 3:2 payouts on hand. It's also important to play using basic strategy. If you want to beat the dealer, you’ll need to remember when to split your hand, when to stand and when to hit.

Furthermore, unless you’re an advanced player you should take insurance bets. While they may seem like they can stack the odds in your favor with payouts of 2:1, the actual odds of an insurance bet paying out are as high as 30.8% or 9:4.

Most Popular Online Blackjack Games

Here are just a few of the exciting, cutting edge games you can play online with us:

Classic

Aka 21, this is the definitive variant that has been immortalized in movies and pop culture. Perfect for beginners as well as experienced players.

Single Deck

Our single deck game offers the lowest house edge of any of our games, giving you more chances of winning high payouts.

Perfect Pairs

Classic one, upgraded - Perfect Paris is a game for those seeking maximum excitement. Based on the same rules as classic variant, this game gives you an extra chance to win big when you place a Perfect Pairs wager.

Why Play at SlotsLV?

Given the sheer availability of blackjack games, you might be wondering why you should play this casino favorite on our innovative platform. Here at SlotsLV, we’re committed to bringing the very best casino gaming experiences to our loyal customers and our portfolio is no exception.

Variety of Games

We’ve selected only the most exciting modern games to provide you with high payouts and engaging gameplay. Offering higher odds and plenty of other exciting features, every one of our variants is powered by state-of-the-art gambling software. Plus, since SlotsLV supports multi-platform gaming, you can even play our real money games on your smartphone.

Player Safety

We take player security very seriously at SlotsLV, so you can be sure we’ll never compromise your important personal and financial data. We’re licensed to operate a gambling platform by Curacao eGaming, a leading master license-holder. What’s more, our games are regularly independently tested and verified to ensure they meet strict fairness requirements.

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When you join SlotsLV you’ll be able to take advantage of some of the most generous bonus offers in the online casino industry. Our Welcome bonus is worth up to $3,000 when you load up your account with crypto deposits, while credit card users can receive a bonus worth up to $5,000. What’s more, once you’ve become a member you’ll be able to access our impressive reload bonuses, giving you a deposit match of up to 150%.

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