Blackjack is a card game where you play against the dealer and try to get a hand total closer to 21 than the dealer's, without going over. Players searching for VoodooDreams blackjack usually want to know which versions exist, how a round is played and whether a live table differs from a computer game. This page covers those points in plain terms. Every round is decided by the cards, so no method changes the odds.
Common blackjack variants
Blackjack comes in several versions. Classic blackjack uses a standard shoe of cards. European blackjack is often played with different deck numbers and dealer rules. Spanish 21 removes the tens from the deck and adds its own bonus rules. Multi-hand tables let you play two or more hands at the same time, each with its own stake. Rules differ between these versions, so read the table information before you join.
Check which tables VoodooDreams offers, and do not assume that a version you have seen elsewhere is available here. Each table shows its own rules and limits, and those are the ones that apply to your hand.
How the rules work
Each player receives two cards, and the dealer shows one card and keeps the other face down. Number cards count at face value, face cards count as 10, and an ace counts as 1 or 11, whichever suits the hand better. Standard games use a 52-card deck, though the number of decks depends on the version.
On your turn you can usually hit to take another card, or stand to keep your total. Many tables also allow you to double your stake on the first two cards or split a pair into two hands, but only where the table rules permit it. The dealer follows fixed rules, for example drawing until reaching a set total. If you go over 21, you lose the hand. If your total is higher than the dealer's, or the dealer goes over 21, you win.
A natural blackjack is an ace and a ten-value card as your first two cards. It usually pays more than a standard win, so read the payout on the table before you bet. A tie, called a push, normally returns your stake.
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RNG tables and live dealer tables
In the RNG version, a random number generator decides every card, and the game runs on your screen with no dealer. Rounds are quick, and you act at your own pace. The rules are fixed by the software and shown on the game screen.
In a live dealer game, a real dealer deals real cards at a physical table that is streamed by video. Rounds are slower, you can see the cards and the dealer, and many tables include a chat. The basic rules are similar, but limits, payouts and dealer rules can differ, so compare the table information in each version before you play. For live dealer games, see the Live Casino page.
Practical tips before you play
Learn the rules and the payout table before your first hand. Choose a stake you can comfortably lose, and set a budget before you start. Avoid raising stakes to chase a lost hand, because that is how a session can cost more than you planned.
Set a time limit as well, and stop when it runs out. If you play on a phone, see the mobile version page for details. For help keeping play under control, see safer gambling.
