Live Blackjack New Zealand
\nBlackjack is one of the most exciting casino games in the world, so how can you make this great game even more exciting? The answer comes in the form of live dealer blackjack – a form of the game with the same rules, but completely different gameplay. This is because blackjack with live dealers sees you playing against a real dealer, beamed to your computer or mobile screen using cutting-edge technology. So, it\u2019s the closest you\u2019ll come to playing in a real casino without having to leave the comfort of your own home!<\/p>\n
Playing at the live blackjack tables at the Conquer Casino’s live casino is now something that loads of different players in New Zealand now do, so why not join them today? You could find yourself winning some serious amounts of cash when you do!<\/p>\n
How to Play Live Blackjack
\nAs you\u2019ll see when you start playing, live blackjack is a pretty easy game to play. We\u2019re going to run through the rules below though, so you\u2019re totally ready when you play online blackjack NZ at a live dealer casino. So, here\u2019s how to play live blackjack at Conquer Casino\u2026<\/p>\n
Pick the live dealer blackjack game you want to play
\nTake a seat at the table and place your first wager
\nYou will then receive two cards face up, while the dealer will receive one face up card, and one face down card
\nWhen it comes to your turn, you need to decide whether to hit, stand, split or double down – the choice you make really comes down to the cards you\u2019ve received
\nKeep deciding whether to hit or stand until you hit 21 or are close to it. If you go over 21, you\u2019ll find that you lose automatically
\nIf you manage to get closer to 21 than the dealer, you\u2019ll double your money – unless you get blackjack, in which case you\u2019ll receive a prize worth 3:2
\nStart the whole process again – each blackjack online game is very fast, so you\u2019ll get through plenty of them in your playing session
\nIf you are looking to learn the game, remember that you can play free blackjack at Conquer Casino. We\u2019d recommend using these free games to understand the basic strategy and the rules, before then converting over to real money blackjack games.<\/p>\n
Rules
\nBlackjack is a game with reasonably simple rules, which is one of the main reasons why so many online gambling fans love to play the game. The basic goal in blackjack rules is to get closer to 21 than the dealer, without ever going over that magic number. You do this by taking more cards until you want to stop. If you do go over 21, you automatically lose, even before the blackjack dealer has taken their turn. Get 21 or under and you\u2019ll have to wait for the dealer to take their turn, and you\u2019ll be hoping that they don\u2019t get the cards they\u2019re looking for!<\/p>\n
You should also be aware of the various side bets you can often find when playing live online blackjack. These are optional bets that you can make before the cards are dealt, and one of the most popular side bets is called Perfect Pairs. This side game essentially sees you getting a payout when you get dealt any pair. Remember: you have the option of whether to make this bet, and many new players like to learn the rules of the main game first, before trying to understand the side game too.<\/p>\n
Bets & Payouts RTP
\nThere\u2019s no random number generator in live blackjack, so you can\u2019t absolutely guarantee an RTP, as much is left to chance. The overall RTP of live blackjack though is generally somewhere around 99% though, meaning the house edge is often less than 1%, however you will only achieve this RTP if you play absolutely perfect blackjack strategy. As this is extremely hard to do – only the very best blackjack players in the world can do it – you\u2019ll generally find that the RTP is lower than the optimum amount.<\/p>\n
But what about the payouts when you play online blackjack live? Well, if you manage to beat the dealer, you will win a prize worth 1:1, which means that you basically double your bet. The only exception to this is if you manage to get blackjack – which is when you\u2019re dealt an ace plus a 10-value card – as this will result in you receiving a prize worth 3:2 (unless the dealer also manages to get blackjack, in which case it will be a draw).<\/p>\n
Blackjack Strategy and Tips
\nThe first important blackjack tip to remember is this: don\u2019t just look at your own cards – also look at the dealer\u2019s. This will help you make good decisions, as the dealer\u2019s face up card will often influence whether you hit or stand. Just look at this example: you have cards totalling 15 and the dealer is showing a 6. This means that there\u2019s a good chance that the dealer will get higher than 15, so you\u2019ll want to hit. Now imagine that the dealer is showing a 4. This means that you\u2019ll have a good chance of beating them with just 15, so you\u2019ll probably want to stand.<\/p>\n
You should also look into card counting when you\u2019re trying to up your live blackjack game. We haven\u2019t got enough room to go into this subject here, but you\u2019ll be able to find tutorials on card counting at many sites online. Land-based casinos might ban you for counting cards, but you won\u2019t get kicked from the table when you play at Conquer Casino!<\/p>\n
You should also remember to use your bonus funds wisely and remember that you can use bonus money to play live blackjack, as well as all other table game titles at Conquer Casino. To claim your welcome bonus, just sign-up with Conquer Casino today and double your money. Don\u2019t forget to also keep an eye out for any live blackjack bonus offers we might be running, as these can also add a nice sum of bonus money into your account.<\/p>\n
Live Blackjack Glossary of Terms
\nLive blackjack NZ players might come across some terms when playing blackjack at an online casino, and they\u2019ll need to understand them in order to get the most enjoyment possible. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve created this brief but handy blackjack glossary to accompany you when you play blackjack online\u2026<\/p>\n
Blackjack. Both the name of the card game and the name given to any hand totalling 21 after the first two cards are dealt.
\nBust. Getting any total above 21.
\nDouble Down. When you double your bet after the cards are initially dealt. You will then receive just one more card into your hand.
\nHit. To ask for another card – if it takes you over 21, you\u2019ll be declared bust.
\nHole Card. The card in the dealer\u2019s hand that is face down.
\nInsurance. When the dealer is showing an ace, the player can make a side bet. They will receive a payout if the dealer then goes on to get blackjack.
\nPush. Another name for a tie in live blackjack.
\nSplit. If a player is dealt two cards of the same value, they can split them into two separate hands, but only if they double their bet.
\nStand. When you decide to take no more cards.
\nSurrender. To throw away your hand before playing, which will lead to you receiving 50% of your bet back.
\nShould you fancy a change from live blackjack, be sure to check out our live roulette NZ games!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"