Blackjack
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What is Blackjack?
Blackjack is one of the most popular online casino games available at Stake.com . The goal of Blackjack is to acquire a hand as close to 21 as possible, beating the dealer in the process. Beating the dealer with a regular hand pays out 1:1, while beating the dealer with Blackjack pays out 3:2.
As the leading online casino, we have many popular Blackjack variants, with this Stake Original version of Blackjack being amongst our best games !
How to Play Blackjack Online at Stake
Playing online Blackjack games and other table games at Stake.com couldn’t be easier. Begin by creating an account, before depositing the local currency or cryptocurrency of your choice .
We recommend developing a basic strategy to help you place your bets. We have various guides to help you find a method that suits your style of gameplay.
Check them out below:
Oscar's GrindWhen the game gets underway, you need to decide whether to stand (stick with the cards that you have been dealt) or hit (receive another card from the dealer).
You can stand with any value that is 21 or under, but be careful – stand with a hand that is too low and the dealer is likely to beat you to 21. But if you take a risk and hit with a hand that is close to 21 already, you might go bust.
Working out when to hit and when to stand is crucial to your Blackjack strategy and will help you win more hands than you lose at the table. Learn more about when to hit or stand with our player guide.
What are the Basic Rules of Blackjack
We’ve already established that Blackjack is a race to 21 cards, but there are some other simple Blackjack rules that you need to be aware of when playing this classic table game:
Hit or stand: Every hand that you’re dealt, you must decide whether to hit or stand, as explained above.
Split: If the first two hands that you’re dealt forms a pair (5+5, for instance), you can decide to split your hand in two. If you opt to split your hand, you need place the same bet again.
Double: The double down option in Blackjack allows you to double your bet in the middle of a hand in exchange for just one more card. Though a risky bet, it can increase the value of your payouts if you’re feeling good about the deal.
Insurance: An insurance bet in Blackjack is a side bet and it’s only available when the dealer’s exposed hand is an ace. If you place an insurance bet, you are betting on the dealer landing Blackjack and if you’re correct, you earn a payout of 2:1.
Blackjack Betting Options & Bet Sizes
As soon as you have added funds to your Stake.com account, you can decide how much to bet per hand at the Blackjack table.
Remember, because Blackjack pays out 1:1 for standard bets, the amount that you stake is the amount that you can win in return.
Blackjack Payouts & House Edge
Our Blackjack game features the lowest house edge in the industry, at just 0.57%. Therefore, Stake Original Blackjack has a theoretical return to player percentage of 99.43%.
In terms of payouts, if you beat the dealer with a standard hand, you are paid out 1:1. However, if you beat the dealer with Blackjack (A+10 / A+Face Card), you are paid out 3:2. Insurance bets pay 2:1.
Blackjack Strategies & Tips
Although luck plays a big role in the outcome of any Blackjack hand, the fact that you can decide to hit or stand each hand means that a basic Blackjack strategy is also important. Here are some tips that will help you as you get your feet under the Blackjack table:
While it’s tempting to go for 21 every time, standing with a hand of 17 or better is a smart move as it keeps you in the game. After all, if you go bust, you have zero chance of beating the dealer.
Read the dealer’s hand before making your decision. If the dealer is showing 7-Ace, they’re likely to have a good hand and that should influence your decision accordingly.
Aces and Eights are great cards to split as you’re betting on getting a ten in your next hand.
Explore the variants. We have a blog on American vs European Blackjack to help you learn the difference between versions of Blackjack, and find your favourite.
Remember that you are only dealt one additional card after doubling down, so make sure that you don’t play yourself out of the game.
For further help, be sure to check out our guide that explains how to play Blackjack on Stake . Our online casino guide , guide to table games , and guide to casino card games are also a great resource for new Blackjack players.
How to Deposit Funds to Play Blackjack Online & Bet Responsibly
You can play our version of Blackjack at Stake online casino by depositing in a local currency or via cryptocurrencies.
Right now, you can play at Stake.com with the following local currencies – ARS, CLP, CAD, JPY, INR, TRY and PEN. Depending on your preferences, you can also view your balance in numerous other currencies too. You can find more information about our local currency options on our community forum, as well as our local currency payment guide.
We have a great selection of guides on how to deposit with Canadian Dollars, Japanese Yen , Turkish Lira , Vietnamese Dong and Indian Rupees .
To play Blackjack with crypto, you can easily deposit crypto units into your account using coins like BTC , ETH , USDT , EOS , Doge , LTC , SOL and more. You can find the full list of available cryptocurrencies , as well as our recommendations and guide for choosing the right coin for you. When you’re ready, you can use fast, easy and reliable platforms such as Moonpay and Swapped.com to buy your chosen crypto .
Stake offers live support to players via our customer support staff for help with issues like depositing and withdrawing units and more.
Learn how to use the Stake Vault to securely store your funds online for all future gameplay at Stake Casino. You can also read our crypto security guide to learn more about keeping your funds safe and secure at Stake.com.
Please always remember to bet within your means and gamble responsibly . You can find out how to stay in control with our Stake Smart guidelines . You can also use our monthly budget calculator and betting limit guide to determine how much of your disposable income you can afford to allocate to gambling.
Best Blackjack Games to Play in 2025
Here at Stake, we're always adding new slots and live games to our extensive catalogue.
Check out some of our favourite online Blackjack games that you can enjoy in 2025:
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Other Popular Casino Games on Stake
You can play a huge selection of Blackjack titles at Stake.com, including Blackjack Live (Evolution) , Lightning Blackjack (Evolution) , and First Person Blackjack (Evolution) .
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