Blackjack continues to be one of the most loved casino titles of all times and has lost none of its appeal. Now you can enjoy Blackjack at the Live Casino for a truly authentic gaming experience. Check out our guidelines for playing this Live casino classic now.

Live Blackjack Rules

The aim of Blackjack is to challenge the dealer to create a hand as close to 21 as possible without going bust. Aces are valued at either 1 or 11 with face cards valued at 10 and number cards retaining their face value.

A player who succeeds in obtaining an ace and a ten-value card as their initial two cards has "Blackjack" and is rewarded with 1.5 times the value of their bet. Blackjack defeats a hand worth 21. If player's hand is nearer to a value of 21 than the dealer's, the player is rewarded with the value of their bet. If the total exceeds 21, the player is declared "bust" and loses their bet. If both the player and dealer have equal hands, then the bet is restored to the player in a "push".

5 options are available to the player:

1. Hit - Collect an additional card from the dealer
2. Stand - Stay as you are without receiving additional cards
3. Split - If your two cards are equal, you can choose to divide them into two distinct hands by making a second bet equal in value to your first. You can then draw additional cards to each of your separate hands.
4. Double - Double your bet after receiving your first two hands if you are confident in your chances of beating the dealer.
5. Insurance -Insure your bet against the dealer obtaining blackjack if he shows an Ace in his starting hand. An amount worth half your original bet will be positioned on the table. If the dealer turns out to have Blackjack, you collect 2 to 1 on insurance.

Playing Live Blackjack

Live Blackjack follows the same rules as the regular game with the addition of extra features to bring your experience to life. EuroGrand Live currently boasts eight-deck Live Blackjack accompanied by a live dealer in addition to a real Blackjack table and multiple players.

How to Play:

1. Select the table of your choice from the list. A profile of each dealer will appear along with the bet limits and the number of existing players. Hit "Join" to confirm your choice.
2. If a game is already in progress, a message will appear asking you to wait until the start of the next round. Once this vanishes, you will be able to join.
3. A text bar at the bottom of the screen will ask you to "Place Your Bet". Determine how much you wish to bet by selecting the required chip value. Click on the circle representing your seat and hit "Confirm Bet". Make a decision within the specified time or you will miss your turn.
4. The dealer will offer you your first 2 cards. Choose to Hit, Stand, Split, Double or take Insurance by selecting the appropriate button displayed at the bottom of your screen. Make sure you make a decision within the allotted time or the casino will automatically select "Stand".
5. The second house card will then be uncovered. Results and winnings will then be determined.

Live Blackjack Buttons and Functions

The following will guide you through the Live Blackjack buttons together with their respective functions.

The upper part of the game window will display three distinct panels:

• Centre panel: This is where the video of the live dealer is displayed. You can hide the dealer by hitting the camera icon (top left corner) or zoom in for a closer look by hitting "plus".
• Left panel: This is where your game information is displayed. You can access previous outcomes by hitting "History" or view details such as wager limits, wins, and your game round ID number by hitting "Info".
• Right panel: This is where the name of your live dealer is displayed. Select "chat" to communicate directly with the dealer who will speak his or her reply.

The lower section of the game window will display the Live Casino toolbar:

• Current Balance: This displays the existing funds in your personal account.
• Cashier: This will open a cashier window allowing you to make deposits and withdrawals. You can also track your payment history and regulate your funds.
• Text box: This displays game instructions and game information.
• Menu: This allows you to access multiple services including game history, customer support and game options.
• Close: This quits the game window and returns you to the Live Casino lobby.

The following buttons will appear on your Live Casino screen. Remember that you can always access the Live Blackjack rules (via "Menu>Help") for additional guidelines:

• Change Seats: This is displayed at the bottom right hand side of the screen and allows you to switch seats between rounds.
• Rebet: Repeats the bet of the preceding round.
• Clear Bets: Removes all bets from the table.
• Max bet: Wagers the max bet.
• Confirm Bets: Hit to confirm your bet.
• Hit: Obtain an additional card from the live dealer.
• Stand: Stay as you are.
• Double: Doubles your wager, draws 1 additional card and lets you Stand.
• Insurance: Safeguards your bet against the dealer's Blackjack.

Disconnection

Don't worry if you are unexpectedly disconnected from the Internet in the middle of a Real Money game. The casino will redirect you to a non-live version so that you can complete the round. Remember that only cards already on the table prior to disconnection will be carried over. If you succeed in rejoining before the completion of the round, you will be able to resume play as normal with the regular amount of time to consider your move.