Blackjack Table Rules

FAQs

How much money do you need to play blackjack in Vegas?

This depends on how long you want to play and the size of your bankroll. On the Vegas Strip, you will need to play $10 per hand minimum during the quietest period (afternoon) and up to $1,000 a hand in the evenings at the ultra-VIP tables. If you venture off the Strip towards the smaller casinos, you can find low-stakes blackjack games. Season three of Blackjack Academy covers how much you should bring to the casino in-depth.

What is high limit blackjack?

Generally, these are blackjack games where the minimum limit is $100 or more.

Why do blackjack tables have limits?

Casinos add limits to blackjack games for several reasons. Limits help casinos moderate cash flow across their games and pay winners immediately. Casinos can ensure players of similar bankrolls sit together and receive the service they deserve for their money, too.

How is a blackjack payout calculated?

Payouts are typically expressed as ratios, i.e., 6:5, but converting them to decimals makes it easier to calculate payouts. Let’s say you bet $10 and blackjack payouts are 3:2; in the decimal form that is 1.5. To determine your winnings, multiply your wager with the decimal payout, giving you $15.

What is the best blackjack payout?

The best payout for blackjack is 2:1. Casinos in Vegas offer these to lure in players during quiet periods. Players will more commonly find 3:2 payouts or 6:5, which pays out the least of the three.

What is a whale?

Also known as high rollers or cheetahs, whales are players who consistently bet large sums of money. In return, casinos give them generous perks, such as free hotel rooms, dinners, and limousine transfers.

Do casinos pay out winnings in cash?

This depends on the size of your winnings, the casino’s rules, and the country you’re playing in. Typically, if your winnings are under $10,000, you can withdraw them as cash. Larger sums may require the casino to ask you to fill out a verification/transaction report for proof against laundering. The casino will give you other options for withdrawal, such as bank wire, monthly installments, or checks, too.