Blackjack Live Betting: Which Game is Right for You?

In the world of live casino games, it’s easy to become discombobulated by the sheer number of games available to play. When you arrive at the Sportingbet Live Casino page, you’ll notice that there’s a wide variety of each type of casino game available to you. Blackjack is the game with the most diverse selection of tables to choose from, and with this guide, you’ll be able to hop on to the perfect one and make the most of your bets. 

If you’re looking for a guide on the rules and strategies of blackjack, take a look at this article on blackjack.

Infinite Blackjack is a table where there are an unlimited number of seats. Cards are drawn first person and plays out how a blackjack game would in a casino. You can stand at any time, or you can use the on screen display to hit. 

What makes Infinite Blackjack unique is the sidebets they make available to you:

Hot 3: This is a blackjack side bet akin to the Lucky Lucky, focusing on the player's first two cards and the dealer's up card to determine wins for point totals ranging from 19 to 21. If the total of the three cards is between 19 and 21, you win. The pay table for the Hot 3 side bet operates on a "one to one" basis.

21+3: This side bet in blackjack is an exciting addition to the traditional game, offering players a chance to win big based on a combination of their initial two cards and the dealer's up card. It merges the thrill of poker with the classic appeal of blackjack, as players aim to form poker hands like flushes, straights, and three of a kind from the three cards. Whether it's hitting a suited three of a kind or a straight flush, the 21+3 side bet adds an extra layer of anticipation and strategy to the game, enticing players with the possibility of substantial payouts for successful combinations.

Any Pair: This is a bet you place on your first two cards being a pair. If the two cards are the same number or face, you win.

Bust It: The side bet is placed prior to the commencement of the hand. If the dealer busts on three cards, you secure a win in accordance with the paytable. However, if the dealer doesn't bust on three cards, you lose.

When you click on Live Blackjack, you’ll be taken through to a lobby with a wide variety of tables available. This variety is there because each table has a limited number of seats, so you’ll have to find one with a seat available. Tables are segmented by the minimum bet available on that table. All you need to do is decide on your betting range and click on a table that has an open seat.

There are also side bets that you can bet on, like 21+3 and Any Pair (as described above) but there is also the Bet Behind option. This is where you place your bet on a player rather than your own hand. If you bet behind a player and they win, you win, if they lose, you lose. The amount won or lost is dependent on how much you bet on them, not how much they bet.

This is a great place to start because of the wide variety of options and the minimum bet of just R10.

Blackjack Party is all about having a good time whilst you bet. You’ll find a standard game of blackjack here presented by a dealer and a gracious host. The added 21+3 and Any Pair sidebets are included. 

A lot of emphasis is placed on the Bet Behind sidebet. Blackjack Party encourages as many people as possible to join the party and bet behind players whilst they wait for a seat to open up. This super social way of playing blackjack is some of the most fun you can have at an online blackjack table.

This variant of blackjack introduces a distinct twist, offering players a rare opportunity for a complimentary Double and Split on qualifying hands, all at the expense of the dealer busting with a hand totaling exactly 22. This allows players to capitalize on advantageous situations without bearing the risk of losing their initial wager.

Blackjack meets Texas Hold’em poker with this awesome hybrid game. You place your bet and are dealt two hands of four cards. A river of five cards is played and revealed immediately. Instead of trying to hit 21, you try make the best hand possible between your two hands in a poker fashion. The House then deals four cards for themselves. The hand with the best combination wins. 

2 Hand Casino Hold’em has the upfront betting of blackjack with the combinations of Texas hold’em, and gives a unique spin on the standard blackjack game.

Are you a high roller or just playing for the fun of it? Sportingbet offers blackjack tables for every kind of punter. You can find a full range of blackjack tables starting at R10 minimum bet when you select Live Blackjack game and access the lobby. Here are the blackjack tables you can choose from at Sportingbet.

• Clubhouse Blackjack 4: R150 - R25 000 
• Blackjack Silver: R1 000 - R100 000
• Blackjack Fortune VIP: R2 500 - R100 000
• Blackjack Grand VIP: R5 000 - R100 000
• Blackjack Diamond VIP: R10 000 - R100 000
  

No matter where you want to start, whether it be a R10 bet or a R10 000, Sportingbet has the perfect blackjack table for you. Play at a shared table, or one on one, standard bets, side bets, or whole new hybrid formats — there’s always something for everyone. Play safe, bet responsibly, and enjoy the game!