Players who want to enjoy the game must start by finding live casinos that offer it and register as per the casino's requirements. They must also deposit funds into their live gaming account, factoring in the minimum allowed deposit for the particular live casino. The next step will be to secure a position at the blackjack table. The table allows a maximum of seven players at a time.
Gameplay
The live game starts with all players at the table placing their bets. Each punter playing casino games live can bet any desired amount as long as it is within the minimum and maximum allowed limits. The live dealer then distributes two cards to each player and the banker. One of the banker's cards is exposed to all players while the other is placed face down. Players can then execute their desired moves, including stand, hit, split, and double down.
After all the players have executed their preferred moves, the second banker's card is revealed. The live dealer will deal additional cards to the banker for any score below 17 and stand for 17 or more. A player wins by scoring either 21 or a score closer to 21 than the banker has.
Live HD Blackjack Rules
The game uses the standard blackjack rules with only a few added rules to accommodate the additional features. It uses six standard card decks, which are all shuffled manually by the live dealer every time approximately half the shoe is played.
The banker has an option to hit or stand at 17, depending on whether it is a soft or hard 17. Punters are allowed to double on any card, even after a split. For example, if two aces are split, each ace can get only one card. A punter can also opt for early payouts offered before the second banker's card is revealed. The payout amount is dependent on the punter's score. The payout can increase as the punter takes more cards if the score improves.
Side Bets
Live HD blackjack offers only two side bets. The first one is a pair side bet, allowing punters to bet on the first two cards they get being a pair. The other is a rummy side bet, which allows punters to bet on their first two cards and the casino live dealer's face-up card forming a rummy. Players can also use the back betting option to bet on other players, which comes in handy when they do not get a seat at the blackjack table.