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Classic Blackjack (Live Dealer by Evolution Gaming)
Platform provider: Evolution Gaming
Min bet: 5 euros.
European blackjack with standard rules (3:2, 8D, S17, DOA, one card to split aces, no double after split, single split per hand, Pen 50%).
HE (declared by Platform provider): 0.71%
Side bets in classic blackjack game
Perfect Pairs: Identical pays 25:1; same color pays 12:1; mixed pairs pays 6:1. HE 4.1%
21+3: Flush pays 5:1; straight pays 10:1; three of a kind pays 30:1; Straight flush (suited sequential cards) pays 40:1; identical 3 cards (suited trips) pays 100:1. HE 3.7%
Free bet blackjack (Live Dealer by Evolution Gaming)
Min bet: 1 euros
Free double on 9-11, free split on 2-9,A. The free bet is on the second hand (the left one)
Six Card Charlie is offered (player wins with 6 cards equals 21 or less).
Dealer ties on 22.
All other rules as in classic blackjack above.
HE 1.55%
Other variations of the game, like lighting blackjack, are also available with min bet of 1 with similar rules to the classic game
Spanish 21 (By Betsoft) - Digital only, no Live Dealer
The game is not offered as live dealer but as standard electronic game (i.e. the decks are being shuffled after every round).
The game is named Pirate 21
Min bet 1 euro
Rules are:
6 decks
Player Blackjack beats dealer's blackjack
Double on any two initial cards
Re-split Aces
Dealer hits soft 17
Blackjack pays 3:2
Getting 21 in 5 cards pays 3:2
Getting 21 in 6 cards pays 2:1
Getting 21 in 7 cards pays 3:1
Getting 21 with cards values of 6,7,8 or 7,7,7 in different suits pays 3:2. Not valid after double
Getting 21 with cards values of 6,7,8 or 7,7,7 in same suit pays 2:1. Not valid after double
Getting 21 with cards values of 6,7,8 or 7,7,7 in spades suit pays 3:1. Not valid after double
Traditionally, the HE in Spanish 21 is 0.4% but that can of course change depending on the rules
Side bets in Spanish 21 game
Match the dealer: one identical (rank and suit) card to dealer's up card pays 9:1 and similar card (rank only) pays 4:1
Double Exposure (By Play'n GO) - Digital only, no Live Dealer
The game is not offered as live dealer but as standard electronic game (i.e. the decks are being shuffled after every round).
Min bet 1 euro
6 decks
Dealer stand on soft 17 (S17)
Blackjack pays 1:1
Dealer wins ties, except when player has blackjack in which player wins tie
Double on 9 - 11 only
Other rules as in online classic Blackjack apply - Split only once, One card to split aces, No double after split (NDAS),
Per the platform provider, the HE is 0.96%
European Blackjack (By Play'n GO), Digital only, no Live Dealer
The game is not offered as live dealer but as standard electronic game (i.e. the decks are being shuffled after every round).
Min bet 1 euro
6 decks
Dealer stand on soft 17 (S17)
Double on 9 - 11 only
Blackjack pays 3:2
Other rules as in online classic Blackjack apply - Split only once, One card to split aces,
Per the platform provider, the HE is 0.66%
European Blackjack (By BetSoft), Digital only, no Live Dealer
The game is not offered as live dealer but as standard electronic game (i.e. the decks are being shuffled after every round).
Min bet 0.25 euro
Split only once
DAS
Double on 9 - 11 only
one card to split aces
S17
3:2
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Classic Blackjack (Live Dealer by Stakelogic Live)
Platform provider: Stakelogic Live
Min bet: 5 euros.
European blackjack with standard rules (3:2, 8D, S17, DOA, one card to split aces, no double after split, single split per hand, Pen 50%).
HE (declared by Platform provider): 0.486%
Auto decision: if no action taken by the player after the elapsed time, the platform will automatically decide for you: hit if under hard 11 and stand if above hard 11. No insurance will be automatically taken
Side bets in classic blackjack game
Perfect Pairs: Identical pays 25:1; same color pays 12:1; mixed pairs pays 6:1. HE 4.1%
21+3 (named "3"): Flush pays 5:1; straight pays 10:1; three of a kind pays 30:1; straight + three of a kind pays 40:1; identical pays 100:1. HE 3.7%
T-Buzz-z (betting that the dealer busts after taking the following number of cards): 8 cards and above pays 250:1; 7 cards pays 100:1; 6 cards pays 50:1; 5 cards pays 9:1; 4 cards pays 2:1; 3 cards pas 1:1. HE is 5.9%
Classic Blackjack (Live Dealer by Evolution Gaming)
Platform provider: Evolution Gaming
Min bet: 3 euros.
European blackjack with standard rules (3:2, 8D, S17, DOA, one card to split aces, no double after split, single split per hand, Pen 50%).
HE (declared by Platform provider): 0.71%
Side bets in classic blackjack game
Perfect Pairs: Identical pays 25:1; same color pays 12:1; mixed pairs pays 6:1. HE 4.1%
21+3: Flush pays 5:1; straight pays 10:1; three of a kind pays 30:1; straight + three of a kind pays 40:1; identical pays 100:1. HE 3.7%
Free bet blackjack (Live Dealer by Evolution Gaming)
Min bet: 5 euros (1 euro min is also avail as infinite number of players version with HE of 1.55%)
Free double on 9-11, free split on 2-9,A. The free bet is on the second hand (the left one)
Dealer ties on 22.
All other rules as in classic blackjack above.
HE 1.74%
Although same platform as in previous online casino, the difference in HE is as this one does not offer six car charlie
Double Exposure (By Play'n GO)
The game is not offered as live dealer but as standard electronic game (i.e. the decks are being shuffled after every round).
Min bet 1 euro
6 decks
Dealer stand on soft 17 (S17)
Blackjack pays 1:1
Dealer wins ties, except when player has blackjack in which player wins tie
No Insurance offered
Double on 9 - 11 only
Other rules as in online classic Blackjack apply - Split only once, One card to split aces, No double after split (NDAS),
Per the platform provider, the HE is 0.96%
European Blackjack (By Play'n GO), Digital only, no Live Dealer
The game is not offered as live dealer but as standard electronic game (i.e. the decks are being shuffled after every round).
Min bet 1 euro
6 decks
Dealer stand on soft 17 (S17)
Double on 9 - 11 only
Blackjack pays 3:2
Other rules as in online classic Blackjack apply - Split only once, One card to split aces,
Per the platform provider, the HE is 0.66%
Bucharest, Romania
Radisson Blu Platinum Casino, located at the Radisson hotel.
Address : Calea Victoriei 63, București 030167, Romania
Having your picture taken and you need to show passport,
Entrance fee of 50 LEI that you get as match play.
European Blackjack with standard rules (6D, S17, DOA, DSA, one card to split aces)
Played with CSM where about two deck are played before re-entering to the machine
Minimum – 20 LEI
No charges/commission on cash out
Queen Casino, right next to Sheraton hotel
Address : Calea Dorobanți 5-7, București 030167, Romania
Having your picture taken and you need to show passport,
Entrance fee of 50 LEI that you get as match play. Free entrance to the slots area.
European Blackjack with standard rules (6D, S17, DOA, DSA, one card to split aces, 75% pen)
Minimum – 20 LEI
1% charge/commission on cash out
Marriott Grand Hotel & Casino
Address : Calea 13 Septembrie, 90 Sector 5, Bucharest, Romania, Romania
Having your picture taken and you need to show passport,
Entrance fee of 50 LEI and you get nothing in return. Free entrance to the slots area.
Both euro tables (min = 10 euro) and LEI tables (min = 30 LEI) are offered
European Blackjack with standard rules (6D, S17, DOA, DSA, one card to split aces, 75% pen)
No charges/commission on cash out
Palace Casino Bucharest
Address : Calea Victoriei 133, București 010071, Romania
Having your picture taken and you need to show passport,
Entrance fee of 50 LEI that you get as match play. Free entrance to the slots area.
European Blackjack with standard rules (6D, S17, DOA, DSA, one card to split aces, 75% pen)
Minimum – 20 LEI
1% charge/commission on cash out
The casino is in an old and very fancy building,
Royal Casino/ La Grande Vie Casino
Address : Calea Victoriei 37B, București 010061, Romania
Having your picture taken and you need to show passport,
Entrance fee of 50 LEI that you get as match play. Free entrance to the slots area.
European Blackjack with standard rules (6D, S17, DOA, DSA, one card to split aces, 75% pen)
Minimum – 20 LEI
No charges/commission on cash out
Casino Bucharest
Address : Parter, Hotel Intercontinental, Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu 4, București 010051, Romania
Although appears on google maps, the casino is closed.
Grand Casino Romania SRL
Address : Str. Episcopiei 1-3 Bucuresti- Sector 1, Bucuresti 10293, Bucuresti 030167 Romania
Although appears on google maps, the casino is closed.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Since there are plenty of reviews on the Atlantic City casino, with your permeation, I will focus on the Pennsylvania ones.
PARX Casino
2999 Street Rd, Bensalem, PA 19020, USA
The main thing about PARX is that its huge, a lot of tables with all kinds of games like various blackjack variations
There is a dedicated area for the black chippers
Standard rules : 6D, S17, DAS, DOA, LS, 75-80% Pen
Per the Wizard of Odds HE calculator the HE for these rules is 0.35%
Minimum is 15$
This is a stand-alone casino, not linked to any hotel
Sugar House
1001 N Delaware Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
When joining the loyalty program you get free spins on the slots that you can exercise on any slots other than video blackjack.
Standard rules : 6D, S17, DAS, DOA, LS, 75-80% Pen
Per the Wizard of Odds HE calculator the HE for these rules is 0.35%
Minimum is 15$
This is a stand-alone casino, not linked to any hotel
Valley Forge Casino Resort
1160 1st Ave, King of Prussia, PA 19406, USA
You must sign in and show passport. You can't enter the place without it
Entrance fee is 10$ and is valid for 24h. For the entrance fee paid, you get equivalent match play.
Playing time earns points and the more points you get, the bigger the promotions offered, e.g. bigger match play.
As a guest of the hotel you can get a 25$ match play coupon and if you earn enough points, on the next visit will get you 75$ match play.
Match play coupons are valid for the same day of issuing.
There are plenty of mid-week promotions, from free entrance to a blackjack tournaments, to all ladies night.
Minimum changes during the day. During day time on middle of the week you can find 10$ tables, but after 19:00 the minimum raises to 15$.
Some blackjack variations are available like Spanish 21
Budapest, Hungary
Las Vegas Casino, at the Sofitel Budapest hotel
Budapest, Széchenyi tér 2, 1051 Hungary
You need to show passport and have your picture taken.
European game, i.e. no hole card, with standard game : S17, DAS, DOA
If it only wasn’t a CSM game
No promotions offered to neither players nor club members
Tropicana Las Vegas casino
Vigadó u. 2, 1051, Budapest, Hungary
You need to show passport and have your picture taken.
European game, i.e. no hole card, with standard game : S17, DAS, DOA, 6D, 75% pen.
Two spots must be active, so either more than one player is actively playing or the single player must play two spots.
Didn’t see any bar, lounge area or restaurant, and no cocktail attendees approached me at the table for drinks.
Sofia, Bulgaria
Efbet casino/ Hemus Hotel
31 Cherni Vrah Blvd., Sofia 1421
You need to show passport.
One blackjack table, one roulette table and a wide variety of slots.
Standard 3:2 European game (ENHC, S17, DOA, DAS) with a 5 Leva (~2.5 euros) minimum, but buy-in is at least 10 Leva. All actions are taken via a touch screen, so no chips.
Insurance is offered on dealer's 10
Cards are being dealt by a CSM
Royale Palms Casino/ Hotel Anel
bul. "Todor Alexandrov" 14, 1303 Sofia Center, Sofia
You need to show your passport and have your picture taken.
No promotions are offered for the first visit but you can start earning points from the first visit to redeem on the second one.
Standard European game (ENHC, 3:2, S17, DOA, DAS) with CSM for 10 Leva minimum and a 6D with 65% pen European game for 25 Leva minimum.
The casino also offers Roulette, 3 card poker and Bingo
Note : Smoking is allowed in the casino
Sofia Casino/ Hotel Intercontinental
4 Narodno Sarbine Sq, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
You need to show your passport.
Per the casino you can earn points but upon entering you get a paper membership card, so not clear how can they assign earned points to you.
Playing currency is Leva but you can change from euros at the table
Standard European game (ENHC, 3:2, S17, DOA, DAS) with CSM for 10 Leva minimum, but discards are placed back to the machine after about 1 deck is played.
Other than Blackjack there are 3 card poker, roulette and a designated holdem poker area.
Burgas and Sunny Beach, Bulgaria
Hrizantema Hotel and Casino
Hotel Hrizantema, 8240 Sunny Beach, Bulgaria
You have to show your passport and have your picture taken
The hotel offers transportation to the hotel from the area around Sunny Beach, but from my experience no promotions are offered to the red chipper.
The game is a standard European game (3:2, 6D, S17, DOA, DAS) but with 50% pen and 10 euro minimum (yes, it is a euro table and not local currency).
Per the casino there is a dining area (maybe the dining room of the hotel) but I didn’t experience it so cant comment on this.
American roulette and a variety of poker games are also offered.
Taba, Egypt
Taba Sands Hotel and Casino
Taba Nuweiba Road km 1, South Sinai, Egypt
You have to show your passport and have your picture taken
On the first entrance to the casino they kept my passport till I left
Free buffet is offered to all patrons
There are 3 single zero (European) roulette tables with a 1-10$ min bet (depend on the type of bet)
3 tables of poker
2 tables of Blackjack with a 10-25$ min bet
the game offered is ENHC, 8D with 25% pen, S17, 3:2, DAS, LS, single card to split aces, and multiple splits are allowed.
Note: Smokimng is allowed inside the casino
Taba Hotel Nelson Village
Taba Nuweiba Road Qesm Nwebaa, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
You have to show your passport and the hotel keeps a copy of your passport.
There is no buffet offerred but sandwiches are available
There are 3 single zero (European) roulette tables
3 poker tables are also avail.
2 Blackjack tables with a min of 10-25$.
The game is dealt from an SCM and about two decks are played before reshuffeling the played decks back into the SCM.
The game is a standard ENHC game with S17, LS, DAS, single card to split aces, and multiple splits are allowed.
Note: Smokimng is allowed inside the casino
