Vegas Strip Blackjack

If you’ve played live online blackjack before, then chances are you’ve come across the American variant of the game. This is where the dealer peeks at his hole card to see if he has blackjack if his upcard is ten or above. Vegas Strip blackjack with an online blackjack live dealer is almost identical to the American variant, with one clear difference – the dealer only peeks if they are showing an ace.  

In Vegas Strip blackjack, you need to beat the dealer in getting as close to 21 as possible. The dealer can hit on soft or hard 17 in this variant, so that’s something to bear in mind when you decide what to do with your hand.

In this variant, blackjack usually pays at 3:2, standard wins payout at 1:1, and insurance pays out at 2:1. Please check the rules of the variant you choose first, though, as they can differ slightly from site to site.

When you play Vegas Strip Blackjack with live dealer, you’re going to be using your standard blackjack strategy. You need to study charts to know exactly what to do in any scenario, based on your cards and the dealer’s upcard.

For example, if you have a 15 and the dealer is showing a ten, then the best option is to hit. However, if the dealer is showing a 6 or lower, it’s wise for you to stand. In some situations, you’ll want to split or double down as well. For instance, you should always split eights and aces, regardless of what the dealer is showing.

Because Las Vegas is one of the most famous gambling cities in the world, online gambling sites that offer live blackjack are usually home to several Vegas Strip variants of blackjack. These games stand out, look flashy and stylish, and offer players slightly better odds of winning than European blackjack.