Majority Rules Speed Blackjack Live
We offer an eight deck Blackjack game, with a live dealer and a real Blackjack table. The game uses the classic Blackjack rules.
The table has two seats and seats can host an unlimited number of players. The game features two game modes: majority vote and best strategy, which are invoked per seat depending on the number of players on the seat.
Majority Rules Speed Blackjack Live RNG
We offer eight deck Blackjack game, which uses the classic Blackjack rules. This game is not hosted by a live dealer, the cards are dealt to and removed from the dealer and player positions automatically. You play against the automatic dealer’s hand.
The table has two seats and seats can host an unlimited number of players. The game features two game modes: majority vote and best strategy, which are invoked per seat depending on the number of players on the seat.
Note that at this table, one seat is a dedicated Best Strategy seat and the Majority Vote is never invoked for it.
Note that Casino allows up to 1,000 simultaneous players.
Betting flow
Game flow
Limit ranges
The limit ranges displayed next to the table name in the Lobby and on the game table UI correspond to the main position bet limits.
The Main bet and all the side bets available in the game have their own limits.
Majority Rules game mode
At the beginning of the game, you need to choose whether the actions that require additional funds (Split and Double) can be applied to your hand automatically when these are chosen by majority vote or, in special circumstances, applied using the best strategy. If you do not commit to this, the action round is resolved according to the flow described in the Automatic Split or Double section.
During action rounds, all the players on the seat get to vote which action is taken: Hit, Stand, Double or Split. The most popular action is immediately taken and applied to all the players on the seat:
Example of the majority preference: 20 players are offered 3 actions: Double , Hit and Stand . 9 players choose Hit , 6 players choose Stand and 5 players choose Double . Even though none of the actions get more than 50% of the votes, Hit is preferred by the majority and the action is immediately applied to all players on the seat.
If by the end of the action round no action gets the majority vote, everyone automatically takes the action that received the most votes. If in this case there are two or more actions with equal number of votes, the action round is resolved automatically according to the best strategy flow.
If you do not vote during the action time:
Voting is repeated until the action rounds occur or until all players on the seat stand or bust.
If enabled by the service provider, then when the dealer has an Ace as first card, Insurance is offered to you separately from the majority vote and you get to choose whether to take or pass on the Insurance offer.
Best Strategy game mode
At the beginning of the game, you need to choose whether the actions that require additional funds (Split and Double) can be applied to your hand automatically. If you do not commit to this, the action round is resolved according to the flow described in the Automatic Split or Double section.
During the action round, your hand is automatically resolved according to the Blackjack best strategy flow.
If enabled by the service provider, then when the dealer has an Ace as first card, Insurance is offered to you separately from the best strategy flow and you get to choose whether to take or pass on the Insurance offer.
Please see the Blackjack Best Strategy Table at the end of the help file for more info about actions’ sequence.
Automatic Split or Double
If the action is Split or Double and you have agreed to follow the automatic decisions, money is instantly taken from your Balance to perform these actions.
If you have not agreed to automatic Split or Double, or if you lack the funds to perform the action:
Exception: if you have not agreed to follow automatic decisions, but you also cast your vote in Majority Rules mode, the chosen action is applied on your hand too.
Side bets
These are wagers that you can make beyond the main game bet. These cannot be placed without the main bet.
21+3
This is a type of a side bet that allows the players to bet that the first two cards dealt to the player, combined with the first card dealt to the dealer, will make a three-card poker hand against the following list of winning hands:
Pairs
Side bet title | Description |
Player's Pair | Player’s first two cards form a Perfect Pair, Coloured Pair, or a Red/Black Pair |
Dealer's Pair | Dealer’s first two cards form a Perfect Pair, Coloured Pair or a Red/Black Pair |
Perfect Pairs TM | Player’s and dealer’s first two cards form a pair of the same suit. Example: 44 |
Coloured Pair | Player’s and dealer’s first two cards form a pair of the same colour but different suit. Example: 44 |
Red/Black Pair | Player’s and dealer’s first two cards form a pair, but with different colours and suits. Example: 44 |
Return to player
The theoretical percentage return to player (RTP) in the case of optimal player strategy is 99.54% on the main game.
Return to player
The theoretical percentage return to player (RTP) in the case of optimal player strategy is 99.55% on the main game.
The RTP on the 21+3 side bet is 96.25%.
The RTP on the side bets (pairs) is 95.90%.
Payout tables
Main game payout | Pays |
Winning Hand | 1:1 |
Insurance | 2:1 |
Blackjack | 3:2 |
21+3 side bets Payout | Pays |
Suited Three of a Kind | 100:1 |
Straight Flush | 40:1 |
Three of a Kind | 30:1 |
Straight | 10:1 |
Flush | 5:1 |
Pairs Side bet payout | Pays |
Red/Black Pair | 6:1 |
Coloured Pair | 12:1 |
Perfect PairsTM | 25:1 |
Card dealing style
Blackjack tables may differ by the style of card dealing procedure. There are two options: US or EU card dealing styles.
If the table in the Lobby shows the EU icon, it is applying the EU dealing style. If the table has no icon, it is applying the US dealing style.
EU: The dealer gets the second card only after all the players have made their decisions.
US: The dealer gets the second card directly after cards were dealt to all the players and before players make their decisions.
Card dealing style affects insurance and action round sequence. See the Insurance section in the game Rules for further information.
Card shuffle
Eight pre-shuffled decks are used in the game. When a new set of pre-shuffled cards arrives at the table, the cards are placed in the shoe and dealer places a divider into the new set of cards. Once the divider is dealt, the dealer announces that the cards will be replaced in the following round. Each time a new set of cards arrives at the table, all previous cards are removed. Additional shuffle is performed at the table before placing the new cards into the shoe.
Burn cards before game round : if enabled by the service provider, then right before the betting round starts, the dealer draws the first card from the shuffling machine and discards it face down.
Cards are automatically shuffled after each game round.
UI Elements
Rebet | Places the same bet as in the previous round. |
Undo | Removes your bets that are currently on the table. |
Double | Doubles the bet you have currently placed. |
Stand | Draws no more cards and ends turn. |
Hit | Requests one more card from the dealer. |
Split | Allows to split your hand and request one more card, to continue playing two hands on a single position. |
Insurance | Protects your bet in case the dealer gets Blackjack. |
Skip | Declines the insurance offer and continues the game. |
Majority Vote | Indicates that all players on the seat get to vote on the action and the action that collects 50% of the votes is immediately taken. |
Best Strategy | Indicates that your hand is automatically resolved using the Blackjack strategy. |
Side bets | Hides/shows the Side bets. |
Menu | The button opens the Settings menu.
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Balance | Displays your current game balance. This is the money you can use to play the game. |
Cashier | Opens the Cashier window, where you can make deposits, withdrawals, see your transaction history, etc. |
Limits | Opens the Limits panel. |
Tips | Gives a tip* to the dealer. * Option is available only if enabled by your service provider. |
Lobby | Loads the Lobby where you can join another table. |
Golden Chip | Note: This feature can be enabled or disabled by your service provider. Golden Chips are bonus chips that are awarded to you in certain table games. Each Golden Chip has a specific value and can be used for betting like a normal chip. If the Golden Chip menu is available on the dashboard, it means that you have Golden Chips available for you to use in the current game. The Info button opens a pop-up with more information about the Golden Chips. To bet using the Golden Chips, first select the desired Golden Chip value and then place a bet as normally. The remaining amount of Golden Chips decreases respectively. Note that:
In case of a Tie or Push, the Golden Chip you bet is returned to you. Note that Tie or Push are featured in Blackjack, Baccarat, Dragon-Tiger and poker games. You cannot insure a Golden Chip bet or a mixed bet. When your Golden Chip bet wins, the value of the winning Golden Chip is deducted from your win amount. All game rounds that are played using Golden Chips are also distinguished in game history with the corresponding (GC) icon. |
Live Bets Disclaimer
We make every effort to ensure that the information that is displayed to you and on our website with regards to the events is accurate. However, this is to be used for guidance purposes only. Due to the nature of these events and due to live transmissions potentially being delayed, we assume no liability for any information, including the score and time of game, being incorrect. Please ensure that you refer to the specific betting rules to see how bets are settled in particular markets. Note that this delay varies between customers and may depend on the setup from which they are receiving the data or pictures.
Live video feeds: Due to the nature of the Internet, video latency may occur. The game has been designed to ensure that players do not have advantage nor are in disadvantage due to the potential latency.
Note on malfunctions: A malfunction voids all pays and plays.
Note on rounding: Bets are always rounded down from the third decimal point. When you are refunded, and the money is transferred to your account balance, any amount smaller than 0.01 is rounded down.
Note on unresolved actions: Unpaid actions are canceled after 90 days.
Note on disconnections: If you are disconnected from the game due to a connection problem, your bets are recorded and paid out according to the results of the round. You can view the results of the round in the game history.
Game rules
This game is played using eight decks of cards and with an unlimited number of players sitting on two seats.
The object is for the total of your cards to be closer to 21 than the dealer’s cards, without exceeding 21. In Blackjack, Aces count as either 1 or 11, face cards as 10, and number cards at their face value. Blackjack beats a score of 21.
If you receive an Ace and a ten-value card as your first two cards, you have Blackjack and win 1.5 times your bet (if your bet was 10, you receive 25). If the total value of your cards is closer to 21 than the dealer's, you win your bet amount (if your bet was 10, you receive 20). If the total of your cards is more than 21, you are bust and lose your bet. If you and the dealer have the same card total (17 and up) neither win, and your bet is returned to you in a push.
The dealer draws cards until 16 and always stands on 17 (including soft 17).
When the Majority Rules game mode is invoked for the seat, you get to vote which action is taken next. Voting is offered for as long as the action rounds occur.
When the Best Strategy game mode is invoked for the seat, all the actions (except for the Insurance) are handled automatically, using the best strategy flow.
Split
If your first two cards have the same value, you may split them into two separate hands by placing a second bet equal to the original bet. You will then draw additional cards to each hand. You may not Split a split hand.
You may draw as many cards as you like on each split hand, but if you split two Aces, you receive only one additional card for each Ace. If you receive an Ace and a ten-value card in a split hand, it is considered 21 and not Blackjack. In this case the payout is 1:1, not 3:2.
Double
If, after you are dealt your first two cards, you think that the third card will allow you to beat the dealer's hand, you can double your bet. The bet amount becomes twice the original (with the difference taken out of your balance), and you are dealt one more card.
You may Double after splitting. If you Double and dealer's first card’s value is 11 (Ace), and the dealer gets Blackjack, you lose both bets. If dealer’s first card’s value is 10, and the dealer gets Blackjack, your Double bet is returned to you.
Insurance*
If the dealer shows an Ace in his initial hand, you are given a chance to insure your bet against him having a Blackjack. This happens irrespective of the game mode invoked for the game seat and you get to make the Insurance decision yourself.
If you take Insurance, an amount equal to half your original bet is placed separately on the table. If the dealer does have Blackjack, you are paid even money. aIf the dealer does not have Blackjack, you lose the insurance amount, even if you end up losing.
You can insure any Real Money bet, but not a Golden Chip bet. If you are seated on both seats, insurance is applied on both positions, except for the position where the you have used Golden Chips.
Card dealing style affects the sequence of insurance and action rounds:
* Available only when enabled by the service provider.
10 Card Charlie
It is theoretically possible for you to draw 10 cards without going bust. In this case your hand automatically wins, except when the dealer has Blackjack.
Blackjack Best Strategy Tables
Below is the Best Strategy Table. Markers in the table refer to the following:
H | Hit |
S | Stand |
D | Double |
SP | Split |
Straight Cards
Player/Dealer | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | A |
4 | H | H | H | H | H | H | H | H | H | H |
5 | H | H | H | H | H | H | H | H | H | H |
6 | H | H | H | H | H | H | H | H | H | H |
7 | H | H | H | H | H | H | H | H | H | H |
8 | H | H | H | H | H | H | H | H | H | H |
9 | H | D | D | D | D | H | H | H | H | H |
10 | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | H | H |
11 | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | H |
12 | H | H | S | S | S | H | H | H | H | H |
13 | S | S | S | S | S | H | H | H | H | H |
14 | S | S | S | S | S | H | H | H | H | H |
15 | S | S | S | S | S | H | H | H | H | H |
16 | S | S | S | S | S | H | H | H | H | H |
17 | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
18 | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
19 | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
20 | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
Soft Cards
Player/Dealer | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | A |
A+2 | H | H | H | D | D | H | H | H | H | H |
A+3 | H | H | H | D | D | H | H | H | H | H |
A+4 | H | H | D | D | D | H | H | H | H | H |
A+5 | H | H | D | D | D | H | H | H | H | H |
A+6 | H | D | D | D | D | H | H | H | H | H |
A+7 | S | D | D | D | D | S | S | H | H | H |
A+8 | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
A+9 | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
Same value cards
Player/Dealer | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | EU | US |
A | |||||||||||
2,2 | SP | SP | SP | SP | SP | SP | H | H | H | H | |
3,3 | SP | SP | SP | SP | SP | SP | H | H | H | H | |
4,4 | H | H | H | SP | SP | H | H | H | H | H | |
5,5 | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | H | H | |
6,6 | SP | SP | SP | SP | SP | H | H | H | H | H | |
7,7 | SP | SP | SP | SP | SP | SP | H | H | H | H | |
8,8 | SP | SP | SP | SP | SP | SP | SP | SP | H | H | SP |
9,9 | SP | SP | SP | SP | SP | S | SP | SP | S | S | |
10,10 | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | |
A,A | SP | SP | SP | SP | SP | SP | SP | SP | SP | H | SP |
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