Live Blackjack

By Matthew Kennedy | Updated 25 March 2025

The live blackjack experience from Playtech is unparalleled, the games are streamed via the software platform, and feature live dealers, broadcast in real-time HD.

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Top-end cameras, combined with the fastest streaming technology and the highest uptime in the industry, create an unmissable experience for any blackjack enthusiast. If you value transparency and trust, along with the excitement of a real casino, this is definitely a venue worth trying.

While not every Playtech casino offers live games – due to budget constraints – several major UK brands do, with Bet365 Games standing out as one of the best. With live games, you can watch a real dealer shuffle and deal real cards, making it the closest experience to Las Vegas without the need for a costly flight. All that’s missing is an Elvis impersonator!

Game

Live blackjack is played with a standard deck of 52 cards, following the rules of the Las Vegas Strip. To start, use the buttons at the bottom of the screen to select your wager size, and then it’s time to deal. Your goal is to get as close to a total of 21 as possible without going over.

The dealer will provide you with two cards, both of which you can see. If your total is significantly lower than 21, you can request additional cards to improve your hand. If you manage to reach 21 with seven cards, this is called a Seven Card Charlie.

Once you’re satisfied with your total, you can choose to hold your cards in hopes of beating the dealer, or you can opt for a Double Down, which increases your potential payout. The game has several other rules and strategies that you’ll learn as you play through a few rounds.

Blackjack is known for its simplicity, and when played on the HD Playtech tables, it offers a truly beautiful and engaging experience.

Matthew Kennedy

Co-founder & Technical Director at Play Cash Games

Matthew Kennedy co-founded Take Marketing Limited in 2008 alongside Becky Mosley and has worked in the UK online gambling industry ever since. He runs the technical side of the operation, building and maintaining the platforms that power Play Cash Games and the wider Take Marketing portfolio.

Matt's role is hands-on. He writes the code behind the offer feeds, the comparison tools readers use, and the back-office systems that keep every casino listing accurate and current. If you have used a feature on this site, the chances are he built it. He is also responsible for site performance, mobile usability, and the technical SEO that lets a small independent comparison site compete with much larger publishers.

Over 17 years in the industry, Matt has worked directly with affiliate platforms, casino operators, and software providers. He has seen the market move from desktop Flash slots to mobile-first HTML5, lived through every iteration of UK Gambling Commission rules, and built the systems that keep our coverage compliant as regulation evolves. He has a particular interest in responsible gambling tooling and player-fund safety - the parts of the industry most people do not see but that matter most.

Matt is a Companies House registered director (Take Marketing Limited, company no. 07619813) and is based in Lincolnshire, England.

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