Blackjack, often known as 21, has a long and interesting history. Technological improvements mean that players can now enjoy both traditional and experimental live blackjack games around the clock.
Live dealer blackjack games allow players to enjoy quality and immersive live casino experiences whenever and wherever they choose. At Lord Ping, our online casino offers the best live table and live dealer games in the UK, including live blackjack, which is live-streamed in HD quality to any device of your choice.
If you'd like to learn how to play blackjack, then keep on reading to learn more about the blackjack hands and blackjack rules and how to get started playing live here at Lord Ping.
Step 1: Select The Perfect Game For You
If you haven’t registered and signed up for an account here at Lord Ping, then now’s the time to do so. Our site is optimised for play on all devices including mobile ones, and registration is simple.
Now, the exciting, but not so simple task of picking the live dealer blackjack game you want to play. By visiting the blackjack section of our live casino lobby you’ll be spoiled for choice with an array of games from top developers such as Live Blackjack by Evolution, Mega Fire Blaze Blackjack, Lightning Blackjack, & Quantum Blackjack, to name just a few!
If this is your first time, you might want to pick one of the more simple choices such as Live Blackjack; as this type of live dealer blackjack doesn’t veer too far from the authentic casino experience (just with the convenience of play anywhere gameplay).
If you’re familiar with blackjack and have played other online variants before, then feel free to fully explore what Lord Ping has to offer. If you’re not sure if a title is for you, a top tip is to join the game and watch a few rounds being played, you don’t have to wager to spectate, so this is a great way to get a feel for a prosthetic title without making a dent in your bankroll.
Step 2: Load Your Game and Learn the Rules
All games at Lord Ping are designed for smooth play on any device, including mobiles and tablets. You can stream in HD or adjust the quality to match your device.
Live blackjack generally follows standard UK rules, but live dealer games often add exciting features like multipliers or bonus rounds. Always check the rules of your chosen game before you play.
Most live casino blackjack games use 6-8 decks. The goal is to get as close to 21 as possible without going over and have a higher hand value than the dealer. If your hand exceeds 21 (“bust”), you lose the round. Number cards are worth their face value, royals count as 10, and aces can be high or low. Players start with two cards and can “hit” for another or “stand” to hold their hand while the dealer plays.
Placing bets is easy—choose your wager and wait for the dealer to deal. Some games include side bets or the “bet behind” option, letting you wager on another player’s hand when no seats are free, adding an extra layer of excitement.
Step 3: Know How Blackjack Hands Work
In blackjack, hands can be described as ‘soft’ or ‘hard’. This is because of the Ace; probably the most important card in the game. While all cards are worth their face value, and all royal cards are worth 10, the Ace has the special ability to be high or low with a value of 10 or 1.
A hand with an ace that is worth 10 is known as a ‘soft hand’. This is because if the player hits (opts to be dealt another card), and this value of 10 would make them go bust the ace automatically changes its value to 1. This then means the hand is known as ‘hard’ because the ace can no longer change values. Similarly, a hand without an ace is also known as ‘hard’.
When it comes to knowing what to do with your hand it is helpful to remember that hands with values of 11 and under are always worth hitting on, as it is impossible to go bust. Hands with values over 11 with a soft ace may also be worth hitting on. Luckily for new players, there are a host of helpful guides and blackjack charts which act as an ‘at a glance’ guide to the most optimal plays for different hand totals.
Play the Finest Live Blackjack Games on Lord Ping
At Lord Pings’ online casino, you’ll find the very best in casino entertainment including both online and live casino titles such as live blackjack games. Sign up and play today to discover what’s in store.
