Live blackjack questions, short answers
Short answers on live dealer blackjack, each with the page that holds the detail. Read the date on every answer: payouts and limits can change between visits. None of this is advice to gamble, and 18+ rules apply. Each answer below was written on 13 November 2026 from the pages linked beside it.
Rules and tables
- What is the difference between 3:2 and 6:5?
- A natural blackjack on a £10 stake pays £15 at 3:2 and £12 at 6:5. The rule applies to every hand. Full rules: [live blackjack tables](/live-blackjack-tables/).
- What is soft 17?
- A 17 that counts an ace as 11. Whether the dealer stands or hits on it is published in the game rules. More in [live blackjack tables](/live-blackjack-tables/).
- Who sets the minimum and maximum stake?
- The casino sets stake limits in its lobby; the studio sets the game rules. See [studios and providers](/studios-and-providers/).
- What is the house edge?
- The share of money staked that the casino is expected to keep over many hands. It depends on the rules, so it differs between tables.
Fairness and claims
- Is live blackjack fairer than the automated version?
- We have not confirmed this. The claim is queued for checking against primary sources; see [claims checked](/claims-checked/).
- Does a bigger lobby mean easier seating?
- Not shown. A table count is a dated snapshot, not proof of anything about seats.
- Does basic strategy guarantee a win?
- No. Strategy can reduce the house edge but cannot guarantee any result, and the casino keeps its edge.
Money and control
- Why is my withdrawal pending?
- It may be waiting on ID checks or the operator's review. We state no standard time because none is verified. See [money and ID checks](/money-and-verification/).
- Is live blackjack a way to make money?
- No. It is a game of chance with a house edge. Play only with money you can afford to lose.
- How do I set a limit?
- Use the deposit limit and time-out tools in your account before you play. Steps and help lines: [safer live play](/safer-live-play/).
Quick answers
- Can I play live blackjack for small stakes?
Stake ranges differ by operator and table, and each lobby publishes its own. We record a minimum only with the lobby, table and date read; none is recorded here yet.
- Is a live dealer hand dealt in real time?
Yes, live dealer tables stream a real dealer in a studio. The studio, not the casino, usually publishes the game rules, so read its rules page.
- Does the dealer's soft 17 rule matter?
It does. Whether the dealer stands or hits on soft 17 is a published rule that changes the house edge, so check it for each table.
- Can a casino change table rules without telling me?
Rules and limits are published in the lobby and can change, which is why we date every reading and re-check about every seven days.