How To Win Video Blackjack

You might win the insurance bet once in a while, but based on the odds, you will lose money in the long run. The dealer is likely to have a blackjack less than a third of the time, so you can expect to lose your money more than two-thirds of the time. Blackjack is probably.

Video blackjack used to be a great option for players looking for a game with low limits. There were even some advantage play opportunities when combining a players card promotion with 3-2 video blackjack. Now, those games are found mostly at online casinos with real money blackjack.

As for any special strategies to help you win video blackjack, there isn't much to it. Blackjack basic strategy still works pretty well, so your best bet is to pick a machine that pays 3 to 2 on blackjacks, only bet in even amounts, and follow basic strategy to the letter. And then hope to get lucky.
Never split 5’s, 10’s or cards J, Q, K. Definitely split ‘Aces’ as you can improve your chances of winning and getting 21 by 50%. Some video blackjack games allows the player to surrender half the bet after the first two cards instead of playing the hand if the dealer does not have blackjack.

Most video blackjack machines in Las Vegas pay 6-5 on a natural. Some only pay even money. This includes Playboy blackjack machines at Mirage and Cosmopolitan, as well as Game Kings.

Where to Play 3-2 Video Blackjack in Las Vegas

There are only four Las Vegas casinos that pay 3-2 on a video blackjack natural. The video blackjack games are becoming 6-5 Interblock machines at both casinos. The D offers a 3-2 video blackjack machine. This game has a $5 minimum bet. The same game is at El Cortez with a $1 minimum bet. The only other 3-2 video blackjack game in Las Vegas is stadium-style. It is located at Treasure Island.

Even Money Video Blackjack Games

There are hundreds of video blackjack games in Las Vegas that only pay even money. Most are Game Kings, which typically spread video poker and slots in addition to the terrible blackjack game. The others are Playboy video blackjack machines. These are found at MGM Grand, Cosmopolitan, and Mirage.

Previous Blackjack Video Surveys

How To Win At Video Blackjack

Las Vegas Casinos constantly update their video blackjack machines. Some casinos might remove them from the floor and others will add them. That is why every year we update our survey. Below you will find the PDF for the previous years so you can compare the changes over time.

Video Blackjack Odds

All Over Video Blackjack Machines Pay 6-5

There are more than a dozen other video poker machines in Las Vegas. These games all pay 6-5 on a natural. Most are located on the Las Vegas Strip.

How To Win On Video Blackjack

Casino	# of Decks	Min Bet	Max Bet	H/S 17	DA	DAS	RSA	Surrender	6/5 BJ	Video	Exotic	House Hold %
Bally’s	6	3	500	H	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	1.91020%
Binion’s	6	3	200	H	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	1.99842%
Circus Circus	6	2	1100	H	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	1.91020%
Encore	6	25	5000	H	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	BJ Switch	0.58000%
Encore	6	50	10000	H	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	0.48263%
Encore	6	10	5000	H	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	1.84232%
Encore	6	100	10000	S	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	0.28507%
Encore	6	15	5000	H	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	1.84232%
OYO	6	10	500	H	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	1.99842%
Linq	6	15	3000	H	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	1.91020%
Mandalay Bay	8	15	5000	H	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	1.92724%
MGM	6	50	10000	H	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	0.28507%
MGM	6	500	10000	H	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	0.28507%
Mirage	6	15	2000	H	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	0.58000%
Rio	2	25	3000	H	Yes	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	0.60225%
Rio	2	100	5000	S	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	0.22317%
Rio	6	100	10000	S	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	0.35361%
Rio	6	25	5000	H	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	Yes	No	0.66895%
Rio	6	15	2000	H	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	0.66895%
Rio	6	10	2000	H	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	0.66895%
The D	8	5	475	H	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	Yes	No	0.64493%
Encore	2	50	10000	H	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	Yes	No	0.45688%
Excalibur	8	25	1000	H	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes	Lucky Lucky	2.01881%
Excalibur	8	25	1000	H	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes	Buster Blackjack	2.01881%
Excalibur	8	25	1000	H	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes	Free Bet Blackjack	2.01881%
Flamingo	8	15	3000	H	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	1.92724%
Harrah’s	8	15	2000	H	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	Yes	No	1.92724%
Luxor	6	10	1000	H	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	1.99842%
NYNY	6	15	1000	H	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	0.48263%
NYNY	6	15	1000	H	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes	Buster Blackjack	0.48263%
NYNY	6	15	1000	H	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes	Lucky Lucky	0.48263%
NYNY	6	15	1000	H	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes	Blackjack Spin	0.48263%
Paris	8	15	2000	H	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	0.56926%
Paris	8	10	2000	H	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	2.00291%
Paris	8	100	10000	H	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	0.64493%
Planet Hollywood	8	10	2000	H	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	1.92724%
Planet Hollywood	8	25	2000	H	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Blazing 7’s Blackjack	1.92724%
Planet Hollywood	8	15	3000	H	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	1.92724%
Planet Hollywood	8	50	3000	H	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	1.92724%
Silverton	6	10	1000	H	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	0.57085%
Sahara Las Vegas	6	100	5000	S	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	0.28507%
Sahara Las Vegas	6	200	2000	S	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	0.28507%
Stratosphere	1	10	1000	H	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	0.03748%
Stratosphere	6	5	1000	H	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	0.63873%
Treasure Island	6	5	1000	H	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	Yes	No	0.63873%