For those uninitiated with live (internet) blackjack, here is a very brief description. An actual game of blackjack is dealt by an actual dealer from a purpose built studio somewhere, and a video feed of that deal is streamed live to players' computers and embedded in an interface that enables remote participation in the game.
Casinos and software developers providing this type of game tout it as the closest thing to being at a real casino, without actually being there. The dealer is real, the cards are real, and importantly, the outcome of each card deal is determined by irrefutable random chance, rather than a random number generator and computer graphic. But live blackjack players should note that there are many different options out there, in terms of how the game is presented, applicable house rules, and deal conventions. The following touches on a few of the major points of differentiation to be aware of, as well as some key facets of live blackjack that are worth considering.
To start with, the distinction between single deal and multiple deal live online blackjack games should be made.