Play Blackjack Online

From online to live blackjack in Canada, we’ve got it all at Spin Casino. Consider this your go-to-guide for learning about the basic rules and strategies, our variety of blackjack online games, and more.

Want to know about the different editions of online blackjack in Canada? We offer the following exciting varieties:
 

• Standard/American Blackjack: The dealer starts with one face-up and one face-down card. If the face-up card is an Ace, the dealer checks their hole card for a potential 21, paying out Insurance bets accordingly.


• European Blackjack: The dealer receives a single face-up card initially, with the second card dealt after player decisions. Doubling down is limited to 9, 10, or 11, and players can only split once. Unlike other online blackjack versions, the dealer doesn't peek for blackjack.


• Atlantic City Blackjack: A modified format incorporating late surrender, re-splitting of hands, and unlimited doubling down.


• Vegas Strip Blackjack: Adhering to standard blackjack rules, this version includes the option for Insurance bets against the dealer. The dealer must stand on both hard and soft 17.


• Vegas Downtown Blackjack: Characterised by a two-deck shoe and requires the dealer to hit on a soft 17.

When you play blackjack online, you unlock a world of excitement. Discover some of our most popular titles and experience the thrill for yourself!
 

• Switch Classic Blackjack: Traditional online blackjack from an exciting and sophisticated new studio.


• Premier Blackjack with Lucky Lucky™: Blackjack online game with a thrilling side bet addition.


• Switch Multi Hand Classic Blackjack: Excitement abounds when you play with multiple hands


• ReDeal Blackjack: Standout game that gives you the power to redeal the last card you were dealt.

Your goal is a hand with a value closer to 21 than the dealer’s without surpassing it. After selecting a game, start by placing your chips in the betting area, and you’ll receive two cards. Depending on your hand and the dealer’s face-up card, choose to ‘Hit’ (take another card) or ‘Stand’ (keep your hand). The winner is determined by comparing hand values, with payouts based on your bet.

Additional betting options to keep in mind when it comes to online blackjack real money play include:
 

• Surrender: If you’re unhappy with your hand, this option lets you recover half of your bet.


• Soft 17: Your hand is considered soft if it contains an Ace – with value options of 11 or 1, it offers flexibility.


• Insurance: Not available in all blackjack games online – if the dealer’s face-up card is an Ace, you can protect your bet against the dealer via Insurance.

Possible Outcomes:
 

• Dealer's hand beats yours, resulting in a loss of your bet.


• Your hand beats the dealer's hand, leading to a win of your bet.


• Neither wins, and bets are pushed to the next round.

Win Payouts:
 

• Regular win pays out at a rate of 1:1.


• Achieving blackjack results in a solid 3:2 payout.

Special Bets Payouts:
 

• Insurance bets pay out at a rate of 2:1.


• Perfect Pairs side bets yield a payout of 30:1.


• 21 + 3 side bets offer payouts of up to 100:1

• Incredible choice: Enjoy a vast array of exciting casino games including some of the top blackjack titles in Canada.


• State-of-the-art technology: Random Number Generator (RNG) software ensures fair gameplay in all our games along with high-quality graphics and audio.


• Convenience: Access online blackjack tables 24/7, allowing you to play anytime and anywhere.


• Mobile friendly: Enjoy the same first-rate visuals and soundscapes on your smartphone or tablet as you would on a PC.


• Live blackjack: Immerse yourself in the excitement of live-streamed blackjack online, where you can play against actual dealers and other players.


• Safe and secure: Rest easy knowing that SSL encryption software safeguards your privacy and finances in our fully licensed environment.

Playing blackjack is a fantastic way to sharpen your skills and enhance your strategy. Take your gameplay to the next level with these handy tips.
 

Hard Hand Blackjack Tips
 

A hard hand doesn’t contain Aces – here are some options to consider when this comes your way:
 

• If your hand totals 11 or less, draw another card.


• If your hand totals between 12 and 16, and the dealer's visible card is 7 or higher, hit, unless doubling down is appropriate.


• If your hand totals between 12 and 16, and the dealer has 4 through 6, stand.


• If your hand has hard totals of 10, 11, and 9, and the dealer shows 4 through 6, consider doubling down.


• Stand on all hard totals of 17, regardless of the online blackjack dealer's starting card.

Soft Hand Blackjack Tips
 

A soft hand contains an Ace that can have a value of 1 or 11, which make the following tips beneficial:
 

• Have a soft 13/14? Hit against all dealer cards, excluding 5 and 6.


• Have a soft 15/16? Hit against all dealer face-up cards, except for 6, 5 and 4.


• Have a soft 17? Hit against any dealer card except 3 to 6 when playing blackjack online.


• Have a soft 18? Hit against the dealer’s 9 to Ace cards, but stand against the dealer's 2s, 7s, and 8s.

Split Hand Blackjack Tips
 

To split or not to split – that is the question when you hold 2 cards of the same value. These recommendations might help:
 

• Split 8s & Aces every time you play blackjack online.


• Split 2s & 3s when the face-up card of the dealer is 4 to 7.


• Split 4s only if the face-up card of the dealer is a 5 or a 6.


• Split 6s when the face-up card of the dealer is 3 to 6.


• Split 7s when the face-up card of the dealer is 2 to 7.


• Split 9s if the dealer’s face-up card is 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, or 9, but not 7.


• Avoid splitting 5s – rather double down on a total of 10.


• Never split 10s – they could easily turn into a strong hand totalling 20.


• Avoid splitting 4s if the dealer's face-up card is not a 5 or a 6.


• Avoid splitting 9s if the dealer's face-up card is a 7.

Other Quick Tips
 

• If you have 16 and the dealer shows a 10, consider surrendering. 


• If you’re not allowed to double down, choose to hit, except for standing on a soft 18.


• Avoid insurance in online blackjack; it might pay 2 to 1 if the dealer has blackjack, but it's a loss if they don't.

No strategy guarantees a win. But a well-thought-out approach can elevate your blackjack experience when playing for real money online. Here are some well-known examples:
 

• D’Alembert Strategy: Adjust your bets by adding or subtracting one unit after each win or loss, aiming for balanced gameplay.


• Fibonacci Sequence: Increase bets progressively based on the Fibonacci sequence (1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, etc.) to recover losses incrementally.


• 1-3-2-6: Bet in a sequence where consecutive wins multiply your stake, resetting after four wins or a loss.


• Manhattan/2-1-2: Increase your bet by 2 units after a win, decrease it by 1 unit after a loss, and return to the initial bet after a push. Inspired by the grid layout of Manhattan streets.


• Martingale System: A classic blackjack online strategy where you double your bet after every loss to recover previous losses.


• Parlay: Roll your winnings into the next bet, compounding potential profits with each consecutive win.


• Labouchère: Create a numerical sequence to reflect your profit goals, betting the sum of the first and last numbers in the sequence, and striking them off after each outcome.


• One Half Up/50%: Increase your bet by 50% after a win and reduce it by 50% after a loss.


• Paroli System: Double your bets after wins to capitalise on streaks while limiting risk when you play blackjack online.

Several factors can impact your success:
 

• Betting Limits: Your choice of strategy must align with the table's betting limits. Adjust your approach to fit within the available wagering ranges to stay in control.


• Game Type: Rule variations, as well as whether the blackjack online game is single- or multi-deck, significantly impact your play. These factors affect the probability of certain cards being dealt.


• Bet Choice: Strategic bet selection is crucial when playing blackjack with real money online. Consider chip denominations and table minimums to balance risk and maximise potential rewards.

When selecting a blackjack online strategy, choose one that suits your gameplay style. Remember, while these can enhance your experience, wins are never guaranteed.

We’ve covered many aspects of online blackjack in Canada. But here’s a handy glossary to clarify key terms we may have missed.
 

• Anchorman: The final player to act before the dealer in blackjack online.


• Blackjack Strategy Chart: A reference guide outlining optimal moves for various blackjack scenarios.


• Bust: Losing a hand by exceeding 21 points in a blackjack game online.


• Burn Cards: Cards discarded from the deck without being dealt, typically used to prevent card counting.


• Card Counting: A strategy to predict cards, though not possible at Spin Casino due to RNG technology.


• Carte: French term meaning a request for a new card.


• Double or Nothing: Doubling your initial bet to recover losses.


• Face Card: A Jack, Queen, or King, each valued at 10 points.


• First Base: The first position at a blackjack table where cards are dealt.


• Five Card Charlie: A winning hand of five cards without exceeding 21 points.


• Hard Total: A hand where an Ace is counted as 1 to avoid busting.


• Heads Up: A one-on-one blackjack online game.


• Hit: Requesting an additional card to improve your hand.


• Hole Card: Dealer’s hidden card, shown once players complete their hands.


• Late Surrender: Forfeiting your hand and recovering half your bet before the dealer checks for blackjack.


• Natural Blackjack: A two-card hand totalling 21 points.


• Pat: A strong hand with at least 17 points that doesn’t require additional cards.


• Push/Tie: When neither the dealer nor the player wins, and the bet is returned.


• Resplit: Splitting a pair of same-value cards again after an initial split.


• Shuffle Track: An advanced card-counting technique.


• Stiff Total: A challenging hand with a total between 12 and 16 points, often risky to play.


• Surrender: Forfeiting your hand and reclaiming half your bet after seeing your initial