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Blackjack Live data · 5 Nov 2026

New blackjack sites: new casinos ranked for blackjack

25 Of the 33 new casinos on our list name a live casino, where blackjack is dealt by a person

Blackjack has the lowest house edge in the casino when you play basic strategy at a table with good rules, about 0.5%. Bad rules can more than double it.

The rules are printed on the table or in the game's help screen: check the blackjack payout, what the dealer does on soft 17 and when you may double before you sit down.

  • 18+ only
  • Ranking for blackjack across casinos of every age
  • Good rules: about 0.5% edge

By Chloe O'Sullivan | Updated 4 Nov 2026

Median studios
33 new casinos; 33 at older ones
Pragmatic Play
79% of new casinos
BGaming
61% new vs 37% older
Red Tiger Gaming
39% new vs 60% older
Casinos compared
33 + 112 new + older

Short answer

What should I look for in a blackjack table?

A 3:2 payout on blackjack, a dealer who stands on soft 17, doubling on any two cards and as few decks as possible. A 6:5 payout alone adds about 1.4 percentage points to the house edge, more than all the other rules together.

Median studios
33 new casinos; 33 at older ones
Pragmatic Play
79% of new casinos
BGaming
61% new vs 37% older
Red Tiger Gaming
39% new vs 60% older

Studios

Studios new casinos carry more often, and less often

Studios supply the RNG tables and the live dealers. Share of new casinos that list each studio, against older casinos on our list.

Live · our list

Carried more often by new casinos

BGaming +24
Novomatic +19
1Spin4Win +19
Spribe +16
Playson +13
NetGame +13
Ruby Play +13
Evoplay +11

Carried less often

Yggdrasil Gaming -36
Amatic -27
Red Tiger Gaming -21
1x2 Gaming -21

0% 50% 100% points

New casinos Older casinos

Studios as listed in each casino's review on our list, read 5 Nov 2026.

Widest libraries

New casinos with the widest game libraries

Casinos founded 2024 or later, by the number of studios they list.

Live · ranking

Casino Age Licence (stated) Studios Welcome offer Action
1 Gokong Year 2 · 2025 since 7 Nov 2025 Anjouan License 118 €500 + 200 Free Spins Review
2 Year 2 · 2025 since 25 Feb 2026 Curaçao 78 €1,250 + 80 Free Spins
3 Year 3 · 2024 since 17 Sept 2025 Anjouan License 77 €2,000
4 Lucky Year 3 · 2024 since 18 Jul 2025 Curaçao 73 €1,500 Review
5 Playoda Year 2 · 2025 since 9 Feb 2026 Anjouan License 63 €2,000 Review
6 Year 1 · 2026 since 8 Feb 2026 Curaçao 61 €600 + 500 Free Spins
7 Year 2 · 2025 since 16 Jul 2025 Costa Rica Gambling License 60 €1,000 + 150 Free Spins
8 Year 2 · 2025 since 3 Oct 2025 Curaçao 57 €38,000

Ranking: our ranking for this page, read 5 Nov 2026. Offers as stated by the casino; licences as each casino states them.

Ranking

Our ranking for blackjack

Our ranking for blackjack play. It covers casinos of every age; the stamp shows how new each one is.

Live · ranking

Casino Age Licence (stated) Welcome offer Action
1 23 yrs · 2003 since 21 Oct 2020 The Irish Office of the Revenue Commissioners, UK Gambling Commission, Malta Gaming Authority €25
2 Year 1 · 2026 since 8 Feb 2026 Curaçao €600 + 500 Free Spins
3 9 yrs · 2017 since 7 Jul 2023 Anjouan License, Dirección General de Juegos y Sorteos Mexico €18,000 + 1 Free Spin
4 Year 2 · 2025 since 7 Oct 2025 Curaçao €600 + 600 Free Spins
5 8 yrs · 2018 since 5 Aug 2024 Curaçao €500 + 200 Free Spins
6 12 yrs · 2014 since 25 Sept 2024 Curaçao €3,000
7 8 yrs · 2018 since 4 Jan 2024 Curaçao €500 + 200 Free Spins
8 12 yrs · 2014 since 15 Feb 2021 Curaçao €6,000 + 200 Free Spins
9 5 yrs · 2021 since 19 Jan 2024 Curaçao €1,000 + 100 Free Spins
10 5 yrs · 2021 since 7 Nov 2022 Curaçao €100

Ranking: our ranking for this page, read 5 Nov 2026. Offers as stated by the casino; licences as each casino states them.

In depth

Rules that change the house edge

RuleEffect on house edge
Blackjack pays 6:5 instead of 3:2About +1.4 points
Dealer hits soft 17About +0.2 points
Double on 10 and 11 onlyAbout +0.2 points
Eight decks instead of oneAbout +0.5 points
Late surrender allowedAbout -0.1 points

RNG or live blackjack

RNG tables shuffle every hand and let you play at your own pace, often for small stakes. Live tables from studios such as Evolution and Pragmatic Play Live use real dealers and shoes, have higher minimums and play slower. Variants such as Infinite or Power Blackjack change the rules, so read the help screen.

Bonuses and blackjack

Many bonuses count blackjack at 10% or less towards wagering, or exclude it. Check the terms before you use bonus money at the tables. Basic strategy is in our blackjack strategy guide.

Getting started

  1. Choose a casino from the ranking that accepts players in Ireland.
  2. Verify your account early.
  3. Deposit with a debit card, Revolut or an e-wallet.
  4. Learn basic strategy on an RNG table at low stakes before you try live tables.

Questions

New blackjack sites: questions

Are new blackjack casinos safe?

As safe as their licence and terms. Prefer an EU licence and test a small withdrawal first.

What is the difference between RNG and live blackjack?

RNG tables are software with a shuffle every hand; live tables use real dealers and cards, streamed to you.

Can I play blackjack for free?

Many casinos offer demo versions of RNG blackjack. Live tables need real money.

Can I use a bonus on blackjack?

Often only at a reduced rate. Check how blackjack counts towards wagering.

Responsible gaming

Play only if you are 18+ and it stays fun

These rules apply on every page of this site. A young casino has less history to judge it by, so the limits matter more.

18+ only

Adults only, everywhere

You must be 18 or older, and older in some countries. A casino can ask for ID before your first withdrawal, and new casinos often do.

Responsible gaming
New brands

Start small with an unknown casino

Deposit an amount you would accept losing to a failed withdrawal, and request a small cash-out early to see how the casino handles it.

How we review new casinos
Limits

Set limits before the welcome offer

Bonus wagering keeps you playing longer. Set a deposit limit and a time limit in the account before you claim.

Set your limits
Help

Free, confidential support

If playing stops being fun, talk to someone. Gambling Therapy offers free support in many languages.

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