Paddy Power Blackjack: variants, rules and table guide

How blackjack is structured

Blackjack is a card game where a player compares a hand with a dealer’s hand. Common decisions include taking another card, standing, doubling or splitting when the selected rules allow it. The aim and options are familiar across many versions, but table rules can differ on soft totals, dealer behaviour, side bets and how split hands are handled.

Paddy Power Games includes blackjack within its casino categories and live casino menu. This page explains the general vocabulary; Open the current title or table and read its rules before starting.

Check the selected table

Look at how the game defines a natural blackjack, when the dealer draws or stands, and whether surrender or insurance is offered. For live tables, check the specific table limits and round instructions. For a digital game, use the information panel and paytable for that exact title.

If you are comparing two variants, compare their rules rather than their names alone. A different dealer rule or payout description can change how a round is settled. Any displayed RTP belongs to the specific game and version; do not transfer a number from another table.

Before a round

• Choose a blackjack title or live table.
• Read the rules, options and displayed table information.
• Review the stake and action before confirming.