Ireland · October 2026

Online blackjack in Ireland

Beat the dealer’s hand without going over 21. Played with basic strategy, blackjack has the lowest house edge in the casino, about 0.5%, so the table rules matter more than anything else.

house edge with basic strategy
0.5%
casinos with it
58
games at the biggest
18,000

Where to play blackjack

The biggest game libraries first; each casino’s game count is in the first box.

  6. 06

    Oshi

    4.6Instant payoutsCuraçao licence
    Stands out forInstant withdrawals15,000+ games
    Games
    15,000
    Payout
    Instant
    Min. deposit
    €10
    Licence
    Curaçao
    Visit casino Oshi (opens in a new tab)Read review of Oshi
    • 1,400+ live tables
    • Deposit from €10
    • 24/7 live chat

    18+ · Min. deposit €10 · Play responsibly · T&Cs apply

  16. 16

    Zoome

    4.5Instant payoutsCuraçao licence
    Stands out forInstant withdrawals13,000+ games
    Games
    13,000
    Payout
    Instant
    Min. deposit
    €20
    Licence
    Curaçao
    Visit casino Zoome (opens in a new tab)Read review of Zoome
    • 1,500+ live tables
    • iPhone and Android apps
    • 6 cryptocurrencies

    18+ · Min. deposit €20 · Play responsibly · T&Cs apply

  43. 43

    Spin

    4.2Alderney licence
    Stands out forAlderney licenceDeposit from €10
    Games
    600
    Payout
    1–2 days
    Min. deposit
    €10
    Licence
    Alderney
    Visit casino Spin (opens in a new tab)Read review of Spin
    • iPhone and Android apps
    • 5 cryptocurrencies
    • Apple Pay deposits

    18+ · Min. deposit €10 · Play responsibly · T&Cs apply

  49. 49

    Axe

    4.3Instant payoutsCuraçao licence
    Stands out forInstant withdrawals10 cryptocurrencies
    Games
    —
    Payout
    Instant
    Min. deposit
    €20
    Licence
    Curaçao
    Visit casino Axe (opens in a new tab)Read review of Axe
    • A full set of limits
    • 39 ways to pay
    • 97% payout rate

    18+ · Min. deposit €20 · Play responsibly · T&Cs apply

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Blackjack to try for free 2

Live blackjack tables 2

Our 3 picks, reviewed

Why each one made the top of the list, and what to know before you sign up.

  1. 01Best for blackjack

    Spinrise

    4.4Curaçao licenceSince 2025

    Spinrise has been running since 2025 under a Curaçao licence, run by Hollycorn N.V. It has 18,000 games from 124 studios. Withdrawals take 2 days or more.

    What we like

    • 18,000+ games
    • 1,000+ live tables
    • 24/7 live chat
    • 6 cryptocurrencies

    Worth knowing

    • Withdrawals take 2 days or more
    • Curaçao licence, not MGA or UKGC
    • Minimum deposit €20
    Stands out for18,000+ games1,000+ live tables
    Games
    18,000
    Payout
    2 days +
    Min. deposit
    €20
    Licence
    Curaçao
    Visit casino Spinrise (opens in a new tab)Read review of Spinrise

    18+ · Min. deposit €20 · Play responsibly · T&Cs apply

  2. 02Fastest payouts

    Oshi

    4.6Curaçao licenceSince 2015

    Oshi has been running since 2015 under a Curaçao licence, run by Dama N.V. It has 15,000 games from 148 studios. Withdrawals are instant.

    What we like

    • Instant withdrawals
    • 15,000+ games
    • 1,400+ live tables
    • Deposit from €10

    Worth knowing

    • Curaçao licence, not MGA or UKGC
    • No app: mobile site only
    Stands out forInstant withdrawals15,000+ games
    Games
    15,000
    Payout
    Instant
    Min. deposit
    €10
    Licence
    Curaçao
    Visit casino Oshi (opens in a new tab)Read review of Oshi

    18+ · Min. deposit €10 · Play responsibly · T&Cs apply

  3. 03Biggest live lobby

    Winshark

    4.1Curaçao licenceSince 2024

    Winshark has been running since 2024 under a Curaçao licence, run by GBL Solutions N.V. It has 15,000 games from 172 studios. Withdrawals take 2 days or more.

    What we like

    • 15,000+ games
    • Takes Revolut
    • 3,000+ live tables
    • Deposit from €10

    Worth knowing

    • Withdrawals take 2 days or more
    • Curaçao licence, not MGA or UKGC
    • Withdrawals capped at €500 a day
    Stands out for15,000+ gamesTakes Revolut
    Games
    15,000
    Payout
    2 days +
    Min. deposit
    €10
    Licence
    Curaçao
    Visit casino Winshark (opens in a new tab)Read review of Winshark

    18+ · Min. deposit €10 · Play responsibly · T&Cs apply

Compare them side by side Compare any two in detail

CasinoScoreWelcome offerPayoutMin. depositLicenceGamesVisit
Spinrise4.4None on file2 days +€20Curaçao18,000Visit Spinrise (opens in a new tab)
Golisimo4.0None on file2 days +€10Not listed18,000Visit Golisimo (opens in a new tab)
Win Rolla4.0None on fileNot stated€20Anjouan17,500Visit Win Rolla (opens in a new tab)
My Empire4.0None on file2 days +€10Anjouan17,000Visit My Empire (opens in a new tab)
Neon544.0None on file2 days +€10Anjouan17,000Visit Neon54 (opens in a new tab)
Oshi4.6None on fileInstant€10Curaçao15,000Visit Oshi (opens in a new tab)
SlotsVader4.2None on file2 days +€20Anjouan15,000Visit SlotsVader (opens in a new tab)
Winshark4.1None on file2 days +€10Curaçao15,000Visit Winshark (opens in a new tab)
Trip2VIP4.5None on fileInstant€20Curaçao14,000Visit Trip2VIP (opens in a new tab)
Boho4.4None on file2 days +€20Curaçao14,000Visit Boho (opens in a new tab)
Lanista4.0None on fileNot stated€10Anjouan14,000Visit Lanista (opens in a new tab)
Roby4.0None on fileNot stated€20Anjouan14,000Visit Roby (opens in a new tab)
Gransino3.9None on file2 days +€10Not listed14,000Visit Gransino (opens in a new tab)
Boomerang Bet4.1None on fileNot stated€20Anjouan13,500Visit Boomerang Bet (opens in a new tab)
Malina4.0None on file2 days +€10Anjouan13,100Visit Malina (opens in a new tab)

Blackjack: how it works

The rules in plain words, with pictures: what the cards are worth, how a round goes, your moves, and the best move for every hand.

How blackjack works

You play against the dealer, not against the other players. You and the dealer both get cards, and whoever ends up closer to 21 wins. Go over 21 and you lose straight away: that is called going bust.

BLACKJACK PAYS 3 TO 2 Dealer must draw to 16 and stand on all 17s K♠♠ 9♥♥7♣♣ €10 16 Dealer shows a K: 10 Face-down card Your cards: 9 + 7
A round in progress: the dealer shows a king and keeps one card face down. Your 9 and 7 make 16.

What the cards are worth

2♣♣5♦♦9♠♠2 to 9The number on the card10♥♥J♣♣Q♦♦K♠♠1010, J, Q and KA♥♥1 or 11Ace: whichever helps you
Suits don’t matter in blackjack, only the numbers.

An ace counts as 11, unless that would take you over 21; then it counts as 1. A hand with an ace counted as 11 is called soft: a soft 17, an ace and a 6, can take another card with no risk of going bust.

An ace and a 10, J, Q or K as your first two cards is a blackjack, the best hand in the game. It beats any other 21 and pays more.

A round, step by step

  1. Place your betPut your chips in the betting circle before the cards come out. The table shows its minimum and maximum bet.
  2. Two cards eachYou get two cards face up. The dealer gets one face up and one face down.
  3. Your turnTake more cards, stop, double your bet or split a pair. You can keep taking cards until you stop or go over 21.
  4. The dealer’s turnThe dealer turns over the hidden card and must keep taking cards until reaching 17 or more. The dealer makes no choices: the rules decide every move.
  5. Who winsYou win if you are closer to 21 than the dealer, or if the dealer goes bust. The same total is a push, and you get your bet back.

Your moves

Your turn comes once the cards are dealt. These are your choices, and when each one makes sense.

  • 5♣♣6♦♦K♥♥

    Hit

    Take another card. Do it when your total is low and one more card can’t take you over 21, like 11 or less.

  • 10♠♠8♥♥

    Stand

    Keep your total and end your turn. Stand on 17 or more, and on 13 to 16 when the dealer shows 2 to 6.

  • 6♣♣5♦♦Q♠♠2×

    Double down

    Double your bet and take exactly one more card. Best on 10 or 11, when one card is likely to give you 20 or 21.

  • 8♠♠8♥♥

    Split

    Turn a pair into two hands, each with its own bet. Always split aces and eights; never split tens or fives.

  • 10♣♣6♦♦

    Surrender

    Give up the hand and get half your bet back. Worth it on 16 against a dealer 9, 10 or ace, where the table allows it.

  • A♠♠

    Insurance

    A side bet that the dealer has blackjack, offered when the dealer shows an ace. Skip it: it loses money over time.

How you get paid

ResultPaysOn a €10 bet
Blackjack: an ace and a 10, J, Q or K3 to 2You win €15
Any other win1 to 1You win €10
A push: the same total as the dealerYour bet backYou keep your €10
You go bust, or the dealer is closer to 21NothingYou lose €10

Some tables pay only 6 to 5 for a blackjack: €12 instead of €15 on a €10 bet. That small change makes the game about four times more expensive. Play the 3 to 2 tables.

The best move for every hand

Basic strategy is the move that wins most often over time, worked out by computer for every hand against every dealer card. Follow the chart and the house edge drops to about 0.5%. It is allowed at every casino, and you can keep it open while you play.

Basic strategy for hard totals: your total down the side, the dealer’s face-up card across the top
You haveThe dealer’s face-up card
2345678910A
8 or lessHHHHHHHHHH
9HDDDDHHHHH
10DDDDDDDDHH
11DDDDDDDDDH
12HHSSSHHHHH
13 to 16SSSSSHHHHH
17 or moreSSSSSSSSSS

HHit SStand DDouble, or hit where you can’t

  • Always split aces and eights
  • Never split tens or fives
  • Soft 17 or less (an ace and up to a 6): hit, or double when the dealer shows 3 to 6
  • Soft 19 or more: stand

Versions and their odds

VariantWhat changesHouse edge
Classic blackjackDealer stands on soft 17; blackjack pays 3 to 2about 0.5%
European blackjackThe dealer takes a second card only after you playabout 0.6%
Blackjack SwitchSwap cards between two hands; a dealer 22 is a pushabout 0.6%
Infinite Blackjack (live)Everyone plays the same first two cardsabout 0.5%
Blackjack 6:5Blackjack pays 6 to 5 instead of 3 to 2about 2%

Tips that make a difference

  • Play tables that pay 3 to 2 for blackjack, never 6 to 5
  • Skip insurance and side bets like Perfect Pairs and 21+3: their house edge is far higher
  • Practise basic strategy in a free demo before you play for money
  • Decide your budget and when you will stop before you sit down

How to start playing blackjack

Four steps from our list to your first hand. The screens are a sketch: every casino looks a little different, but the steps are the same.

  1. 1Visit2Visit3Visit

    Step 1

    Pick a casino from our list

    Each row shows the payout time, the bonus terms and what the casino has for blackjack. Visit opens its site.

  2. Create your accountEmailPasswordCountryIrelandI’m 18 or overJoin

    Step 2

    Open an account

    It takes about two minutes. Use your real name, address and date of birth: they are checked before your first withdrawal.

  3. Deposit€10€20€50Deposit limitDeposit €20

    Step 3

    Set a limit, then deposit

    Set a deposit limit in your account first, then pay in with a card, Revolut or an e-wallet. €10 to €20 is enough to start.

  4. SlotsBlackjackRouletteLiveDemo

    Step 4

    Find the blackjack tables

    Open the blackjack tab in the lobby. Try the free demo or a low-limit table before you play for more.

Is it legal, and is it taxed?

Irish players can play at licensed online casinos. The Gambling Regulation Act 2024 set up the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland, which is taking over licensing; until its licences cover online casinos fully, most sites that accept Irish players are licensed in Malta or the UK. We name the licence on every casino we list.

No tax on winnings. Gambling winnings are not taxed for players in Ireland today, though the rules can change.

Staying in control

56 of the 58 casinos here let you close your account for a while, and 31 let you set deposit limits. Each review lists the tools a casino has. Set them up before you need them.

  • Set a deposit limit when you open the account, if the casino has one
  • Decide how long you will play before you start
  • Never chase a loss with a bigger deposit
  • Free, confidential help: the national helpline on 1800 936 725, every day. More ways to stay in control

Questions about blackjack

What is the best blackjack strategy?

Basic strategy: a chart of the best move for every hand against every dealer card. It cuts the house edge to about 0.5% and is allowed at every casino.

Is online blackjack rigged?

Not at licensed casinos. RNG tables are tested by independent labs, and live tables use real cards on camera.

What does 3 to 2 mean?

A blackjack pays €15 on a €10 bet. Tables that pay 6 to 5 pay €12, which roughly quadruples the house edge.

Can I count cards online?

Not usefully. RNG games shuffle after every hand, and live tables use several decks and shuffle often.

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