Speed Blackjack

A live dealer game by Evolution Gaming · launched 2020

Evolution's fastest seven-seat blackjack: the same S17 rules, with the dealing order decided by who acts quickest.

  • ✓ Blackjack pays 3:2
  • ✓ Dealer stands on soft 17
  • ✓ Double on any two
  • ✗ No double after split
  • ✗ No surrender
  • • 8 decks
  • • Not specified
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Base-game house edge 0.59%
Stated RTP 99.54% The provider's published figure, optimal play
Bet limits $1 (for 5 Hand Blackjack, general range) to $1,000 (for 5 Hand Blackjack, general range)
Seats Not specified

Should you play it?

Speed Blackjack is the standard Evolution game for players who hate waiting on the table. Rules and edge are unchanged; you just see far more hands per hour, which cuts both ways.

Play it if

  • Waiting for slow seats at classic tables frustrates you
  • You know basic strategy cold and decide instantly
  • You want standard S17 rules with no fee or gimmick

Variance profile

Low. Per hand this is standard low-variance blackjack. The speed multiplies hands per hour, so hourly swings run higher than at a classic table.

Basic strategy for this table

Generated by our strategy engine for Speed Blackjack's exact rules: 8 decks, dealer stands on soft 17, double on any two cards, no double after split, no surrender.

8 decksS17Double any 2No DASNo surrenderPeek
Base-game house edge0.59%

Hard Totals

Dealer23456789TA
5HHHHHHHHHH
6HHHHHHHHHH
7HHHHHHHHHH
8HHHHHHHHHH
9HDDDDHHHHH
10DDDDDDDDHH
11DDDDDDDDDH
12HHSSSHHHHH
13SSSSSHHHHH
14SSSSSHHHHH
15SSSSSHHHHH
16SSSSSHHHHH
17SSSSSSSSSS
18+SSSSSSSSSS

Soft Totals

Dealer23456789TA
A,2HHHDDHHHHH
A,3HHHDDHHHHH
A,4HHDDDHHHHH
A,5HHDDDHHHHH
A,6HDDDDHHHHH
A,7SDSDSDSDSSSHHH
A,8SSSSSSSSSS
A,9SSSSSSSSSS

Pairs

Dealer23456789TA
2,2HHPPPPHHHH
3,3HHPPPPHHHH
4,4HHHHHHHHHH
5,5DDDDDDDDHH
6,6HPPPPHHHHH
7,7PPPPPPHHHH
8,8PPPPPPPPPP
9,9PPPPPSPPSS
T,TSSSSSSSSSS
A,APPPPPPPPPP
HHitSStandDDouble (hit if not allowed)DSDouble (stand if not allowed)PSplit
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Where to play Speed Blackjack

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How Speed Blackjack works

Built to remove the waiting

Launched in 2020, Speed Blackjack takes Evolution’s classic seven-seat game and changes one thing: after the initial deal, cards are dealt to players in the order they decide, not by seat position. Quick players never wait on slow ones, and rounds finish materially faster than at a classic table.

The rules have not changed

It is the standard Evolution rule set: eight decks, dealer stands on all 17s, blackjack pays 3:2, double on any two cards, no double after split, one split with a single card to split Aces, and no surrender. The dealer checks for blackjack on an Ace only. Perfect Pairs and 21+3 are available.

Speed is a bankroll setting

The house edge per hand is identical to the classic tables, but you will play many more hands per hour. Good basic strategy matters more here, not less, because mistakes compound faster. Size your bets for the hourly turnover, decide from the chart above without hesitating, and the speed costs you nothing.

Game facts

ProviderEvolution Gaming
Launched2020
StudioRiga, Latvia
Dealer languageEnglish
Bet limits$1 (for 5 Hand Blackjack, general range) to $1,000 (for 5 Hand Blackjack, general range)
SeatsNot specified
Side betsPairs, Poker

Speed Blackjack vs classic Evolution Gaming blackjack

Silver Blackjack is the reference here: one of Evolution Gaming's identical-rules classic tables, where tier names mark limits and styling, not rules.

 Speed BlackjackClassic (Silver Blackjack)
Base rules 8 decks, S17, 3:2, no DAS 8 decks, S17, 3:2, no DAS
Base-game house edge 0.59% 0.59%
Stated RTP 99.54% 99.29%
Seats Not specified 7 seats
Minimum bet $1 $50
Side bets Pairs, Poker Perfect Pairs, 21+3
8thof 33

Stated RTP. 99.54% ranks 8th of the 33 live blackjack games we track, behind ONE Blackjack (99.59%).

$1joint lowest

Minimum bet. Ties the cheapest seat of all 37 tracked games.

Full game specifications

🃏 Basic game rules

Number of decks
8 decks
Cards removed
None
Dealer rules
Stands on 17 (Hard/Soft)
Blackjack payout
3:2
Winning hand payout
1:1
Push rules
Push on Tie

✋ Player actions

Double down
Standard double down.
Splitting
Any pair can be split. Split Aces receive only one card.
Other actions
Surrender (general blackjack rule mentioned).
Hitting restrictions
None
Insurance offered
Yes
Insurance payout
2:1

⏳ Game flow and timing

Decision time limit
Reduced decision time (7 seconds).
Auto-decision feature
Yes.
Dealer blackjack check
On 10, J, Q, K, or Ace.
Dealer peeks
On Ace and 10-value cards
Player capacity
Not specified (implied multi-player).
Game pace
Speed-focused (reduced decision time).

💰 Betting and payouts

Minimum bet
$1 (for 5 Hand Blackjack, general range)
Maximum bet
$1,000 (for 5 Hand Blackjack, general range)
Theoretical RTP
99.54%
Side bets
Pairs, Poker
Side bet payouts
Pairs (Suited 30:1, Colored 10:1, Mixed 5:1) , Poker (Suited Three of a Kind 100:1, Straight Flush 35:1, Three of a Kind 33:1, Straight 10:1, Flush 5:1)
Side bet RTP
Not provided
Special payouts
None
Mandatory fees
None

⚡ Special features

Bonus mechanics
None
Betting on scores
No
Number of seats
Not specified

Speed Blackjack FAQ

How does the speed mechanic work?

After the initial deal, the next card goes to whichever player decides first. Fast players play at their own pace instead of waiting for the slowest seat.

Are the rules different from classic Evolution blackjack?

No. Eight decks, dealer stands on all 17s, 3:2 blackjack, no double after split, no surrender. Only the dealing order changed.

Is Speed Blackjack more expensive to play?

Per hand, no. Per hour, you will stake more simply because you play more rounds. Budget by the hour, not the hand.

Can I take my time on a decision?

You still get a decision timer, but the format rewards quick play. If you need thinking time every hand, a classic table is more comfortable.

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