Choosing a blackjack table at Rainbet

What does Rainbet blackjack cover?

Rainbet blackjack is the set of blackjack games on rainbet.com. In each version you aim to beat the dealer by finishing nearer to 21 without going over. The differences lie in who deals, how quickly hands arrive and whether you can check the result later.

What live blackjack tables does Rainbet list?

In the live lobby you'll find Rainbet Blackjack and Rainbet Speed Blackjack, both from Pragmatic Play, plus Lightning Blackjack from Evolution. Rainbet states that several exclusive live tables are built for its players.

A speed table generally gives a shorter decision window. It suits players who already know what they'd do with each hand, whereas a standard table allows more time if you're still learning. Rainbet live casino covers the live floor as a whole.

How is a hand of blackjack played?

1. Place your stake before any cards are dealt.
2. You and the dealer each get two cards, and one of the dealer's cards is face up.
3. Depending on the table's rules, you choose to hit, stand, double or split.
4. The dealer then draws according to a fixed rule that the table states.
5. Whoever is closer to 21 wins. A hand that goes over 21 loses immediately.

Why are table rules important?

Table rules shift the house edge more than any betting system can. On the rules panel, look at whether the dealer hits or stands on soft 17 and at what a blackjack pays. The number of decks, the doubling rules and whether surrender is offered count as well.

The rules differ from one table to another. Read them ahead of the first hand, not after a decision has gone against you.

How do you decide on a version?

Choose according to what you want from the session. Live tables are social and slow, and they come closest to a casino floor. Software tables run without a clock, which suits practice.

If proof matters most, pick the Originals version. Its hands are generated from a seed pair, so any of them can be re-checked later. The method is explained on Rainbet provably fair.

What are hit, stand, double and split?

• Hit draws one more card.
• Stand leaves your hand as it is and ends your turn.
• Double doubles your stake in return for exactly one more card.
• Split divides a pair into two hands, each carrying its own stake.

A soft hand holds an ace counted as eleven, and a hard hand doesn't. A soft hand can't bust on the next card, so it is played more boldly. The doubles and splits you may make depend on the table.

How should you choose a blackjack table?

1. Settle on live, software or the Original.
2. Set the minimum stake against your session budget.
3. Find out what a blackjack pays and what the dealer does on soft 17.
4. Leave side bets alone until you know the main game well.

Is it possible to practise Rainbet blackjack for free?

Yes, on software tables and on the Original. Demo mode, which deals with play money, is available on most casino games and on every Original.

Why side bets cost more

Many blackjack tables add side bets on matters such as your first two cards. They pay larger multiples and win less often. Think of a side bet as a small game with an edge of its own, and look at its paytable on the rules panel before adding it to every hand.

No betting pattern alters the house edge in blackjack. Only the table's rules and your own decisions do.

Blackjack and the rest of your account

Blackjack uses the same account balance as every other game. Rainbet VIP explains the rank system, and Rainbet withdrawal covers the withdrawal rules.

Is skill a factor in Rainbet blackjack?

Yes, more than in most casino games. Your decisions affect the house edge, so learning when to hit, stand, double and split pays off. Good play narrows the edge but never removes it. The house keeps a small advantage over time because of the dealer's fixed rules and the payout on a blackjack.

Does casino poker sit alongside blackjack?

Yes. Rainbet offers house-banked casino poker table games such as Casino Hold'em and Caribbean Stud. There is no poker room where you face other people.