Low Limit Live Blackjack
Finding Live Blackjack tables with Low minimum stakes can be a challenge.
I explain why this is and offer up some options where you can play for low stakes.
I was asked the other day about low limit live blackjack and why there were very few casinos offering it.
It’s a common question often asked by players new to the game that don’t want to risk too much money and gamblers that just like low stakes live blackjack.
You’d think there’d be loads of low stakes tables, but there are some compelling reasons why they are in the minority.
Why there are so few Low Stakes Live Blackjack Tables
Blackjack is one of the most expensive games to run in a land-based and online Live Dealer casino.
To run a game of Blackjack the casino needs to provide a table and a dealer for every seven players that want to play.
Casinos often need multiple tables to satisfy demand and this obviously takes space and costs money.
To get around the limitation of tables due to a lack of space and cost, casinos introduced the facility to Bet Behind. This allows both seated and not seated players to bet on the hand of a seated player who controls the playing actions of the hand.
While this is very effective at busy times it can become very difficult to place a bet due to the crowds around the table.
It’s also quite intimidating if you’re the seated player making the playing decisions and people have bet huge amounts on your hand.
Changing the Minimum Bet levels
To maximise the profitability of the tables, it’s common to set the minimum bet level quite low on the table when the casino is not very busy, and then increase the minimum stakes as the tables get busier.
It’s a bit of an art for the pit bosses trying to keep all the seats filled at the right minimum stake.
If you’re playing at a table in a land-based casino and the minimum bet limit is raised while you’re seated, you’re allowed to continue betting at the original level. It’s only new players that play at the new rate.
Which are the busiest tables?
If you look around land-based casinos the most popular tables are the lower limit ones. Higher stake tables get progressively less busy as the minimum stakes rise.
In the online live casino world, you can see perfect examples of this distribution of players. Just visit any Evolution Gaming Casino to see.
They have loads of tables. At busy times you’ll struggle to get a seat on anything below £25 a hand. Above that, you’ll have no trouble.
The online live casinos also use Bet Behind and this helps satisfy a need.
However a lot of players, myself included like to be in control of the cards and not leave the decision-making down to someone we don’t know.
What are the Options for Low Limit Live Blackjack
Fortunately, there are a few options. Depending on your playing experience some may be more palatable than others.
- Find somewhere with Dedicated Blackjack Tables. Often the minimum stake is lower on these tables and if the casino has multiple tables at least one will be really low. Playojo probably has the best selection with a £2 minimum table, followed by Unibet.
- Play on the Party Blackjack table at an Evolution Gaming Casino. As this table is a generic table any of the Evolution Gaming Casinos will be OK. The minimum bet is 0.50 a hand. It’s likely you’ll have to play Bet behind as the seats are always taken.
- Play one of the unlimited Blackjack tables, where there is one player’s hand that an unlimited number of players can play. Stakes on these tables start as low as £/€1 a hand.
My List of Live Casinos has details of betting limits for the live casinos I’ve reviewed.
About Neil’s Casino Comparer Reviews
I have tried to be objective and consistent with all my live casino reviews. Hopefully, they will strike a chord with you, but I thought it might be helpful to explain the criteria I use to mark each of the casinos. Hopefully, the categories and explanations make sense.
Playability – What is the overall impression of the casino? Did I have a good time? are the dealers nice and chatty and is everything easy to understand? Does it have a good set of games and is there a comprehensive set of betting options? Are high stakes players taken care of?
Software – What is the software like to use and does it integrate well with the rest of the casino?. Are the images clear and is the video streaming fast? Have they taken more than the default shared tables? Is it available on mobile?
Payment Options – Does the casino have a good variety of payment options? Do they payout quickly and on time?
Security – How good is the reputation of the casino amongst other players? Do they hold a valid gaming license? Are they transparent about the security measures they have in place? Are they regularly audited? Do they publish this information?
Support – Do they have multiple methods for communication with me? Is support available 24×7? Do they have instant chat and are they quick to respond? Are they able to help me immediately? Do they have an online FAQ and self-help library? Are the support people knowledgeable about the product I’m playing?
Bonuses – Do they have bonuses?. How strict are the wagering requirements? Do they offer repeat bonuses?. Do they offer loyalty points and can they be redeemed for cash or playing credits?
After all that, would I play there regularly?