Blackjack, Lucky 21’s or 21’s as it is sometimes known, has been one of the world’s most popular casino table games for generations, it is a fast, easy to learn game and there are many variations of the game out there to make playing even more exciting and challenging.

Online casinos have been offering blackjack games since their inception and the games are realistic and the cards are generated by a RNG (random number generator) but as the connection speeds of the internet increases and live video technology becomes more accessible many casinos are now offering live Blackjack games where the player at home can participate from their sofa in a real game at the casino.

Playing live blackjack is just like playing a real game of blackjack at a bricks and mortar casino. The aim of the game is to get a hand that comes as close as possible to 21. In Blackjack you are playing against the dealer and trying to beat his hand, getting your hand closer to 21 than his but without going bust, higher than 21, or you will lose the game.

Players are dealt two cards and then you can either ‘hit’ where the dealer gives you another card or if you already have a winning hand like two tens then you ‘stick’ or pass and not take a third card. If you have 21 with your first two cards such as a jack, queen or king and an ace then you automatically win the game at the start.

You have several choices when placing your bets on a blackjack game, you can wager on one, two, or all of the three hands dealt to you. You can also double your bet, or split it between hands, these decisions are for the players themselves to make depending on their strategy.

Live Blackjack has many advantages over traditional online games. There are the obvious bonuses of not having to leave your sofa to play and being able to play instantly day and night whenever the mood takes you but the live dealer and game offers you the chance to play against a real person and see him or her dealing the cards in real time so you are not having to trust the casino’s RGN for a fair game. Players can also play anonymously, there is no more need to dress up or make an impression. Plus there is never a wait for a table and of course you don’t have to negotiate the crowds that can gather around real tables.

You can also invite your online friends to join you at the table if you so wish so you can still play in the company of your friends wherever you all are in the world.