# Live blackjack questions, short answers

> Eleven short answers on live dealer blackjack in the UK: payouts, soft 17, limits, house edge, fairness, strategy, withdrawals and staying in control.

Source: https://seatcheck.uk/live-blackjack-questions/
Updated: 2026-11-13

Short answers on live dealer blackjack, each with the page that holds the detail. Read the date on every answer: payouts and limits can change between visits. None of this is advice to gamble, and 18+ rules apply. Each answer below was written on 13 November 2026 from the pages linked beside it.

## Rules and tables

  What is the difference between 3:2 and 6:5? A natural blackjack on a £10 stake pays £15 at 3:2 and £12 at 6:5. The rule applies to every hand. Full rules: [live blackjack tables](/live-blackjack-tables/). What is soft 17? A 17 that counts an ace as 11. Whether the dealer stands or hits on it is published in the game rules. More in [live blackjack tables](/live-blackjack-tables/). Who sets the minimum and maximum stake? The casino sets stake limits in its lobby; the studio sets the game rules. See [studios and providers](/studios-and-providers/). What is the house edge? The share of money staked that the casino is expected to keep over many hands. It depends on the rules, so it differs between tables.

## Fairness and claims

  Is live blackjack fairer than the automated version? We have not confirmed this. The claim is queued for checking against primary sources; see [claims checked](/claims-checked/). Does a bigger lobby mean easier seating? Not shown. A table count is a dated snapshot, not proof of anything about seats. Does basic strategy guarantee a win? No. Strategy can reduce the house edge but cannot guarantee any result, and the casino keeps its edge.

## Money and control

  Why is my withdrawal pending? It may be waiting on ID checks or the operator's review. We state no standard time because none is verified. See [money and ID checks](/money-and-verification/). Is live blackjack a way to make money? No. It is a game of chance with a house edge. Play only with money you can afford to lose. How do I set a limit? Use the deposit limit and time-out tools in your account before you play. Steps and help lines: [safer live play](/safer-live-play/).

**In short:** read the rules, date the figures, and set limits first.

## FAQ

**Can I play live blackjack for small stakes?**

Stake ranges differ by operator and table, and each lobby publishes its own. We record a minimum only with the lobby, table and date read; none is recorded here yet.

**Is a live dealer hand dealt in real time?**

Yes, live dealer tables stream a real dealer in a studio. The studio, not the casino, usually publishes the game rules, so read its rules page.

**Does the dealer's soft 17 rule matter?**

It does. Whether the dealer stands or hits on soft 17 is a published rule that changes the house edge, so check it for each table.

**Can a casino change table rules without telling me?**

Rules and limits are published in the lobby and can change, which is why we date every reading and re-check about every seven days.