Blackjack is the most-played game at any fun casino night and the one we’d recommend as your second table after roulette. The rules are quick, get as close to 21 as you can without going over, and the rounds are short, which keeps guests cycling through the table all evening.
It’s also the game with the most genuine strategy. First-time players pick it up in minutes; guests who already know it settle in and play for hours. That mix is what makes blackjack the workhorse of a casino night.
How It Plays
Each player is dealt two cards face up; the croupier deals themselves one face up and one face down. Players choose to hit (take another card) or stand. The aim is a hand value as close to 21 as possible without busting. The croupier then plays their hand to a fixed rule. Closest hand to 21 without going over wins. A first-deal Ace plus picture card (a “blackjack”) pays out at the top rate.
New to the game? Our full guide on how to play blackjack covers hit, stand, split, double down, and basic strategy in plain English.
Specifications
Blackjack is the quieter, more focused table, and the shape is part of it: a full-size, casino-grade semi-circular table with seven seats along the curve, every one of them facing the croupier. It measures 180cm by 110cm and stands 100cm tall, so players are comfortable seated or leaning in behind a friend’s shoulder. Allow a clear space of about 330cm by 260cm and it settles into the room without dominating it; it fits through a standard domestic doorway and plays just as well indoors or outdoors.
What’s Included
- Full-size casino blackjack table
- Uniformed, professional croupier for the session
- All cards, chips and fun money tokens
- Standard 3-hour gaming session
- Basic tuition for any guest who hasn’t played
- £5 million public liability insurance
- Delivery, set up and breakdown within the M25 (travel quoted separately beyond)
Tell us your date, venue, and guest count.
We'll come back with a clear, all-in quote. Nothing added afterwards.
Top Tips for Guests
- The whole table plays against the croupier, not each other, so it’s a shared, sociable game.
- A simple rule of thumb to start: stand on 17 or more, take a card on anything under. Your croupier will guide you.
- No need to know the strategy, just sit down. It’s all fun money, so play the hands that feel fun.
Best Paired With
the standard pairing; covers both spectacle and play
quick rounds, adds variety for larger guest counts
a self-serve option between rounds
For event-specific recommendations, see wedding casino hire, corporate casino hire and birthday party casino hire.
FAQs
How many guests does one blackjack table handle?
Seven players seated at any time, with others watching or waiting their turn. Over a three-hour session that’s typically 30 to 40 guests in rotation. For events of 60+ guests, a second table or a different game alongside is the right call.
Do guests need to know how to play?
Not at all. The croupier explains the rules at the start and prompts each player through their hand for the first few rounds. By the end of the first half hour, most guests are playing confidently. The strategy elements, when to hit, when to stand on a soft hand, emerge naturally.
Is real money used?
No. This is fun casino entertainment, guests play with fun money tokens, no real money is wagered, and no gambling licence is required. The game is run for entertainment only.
Can we have branded fun money?
Yes. Personalised fun money printed with your event name, date or logo is one of our most popular add-ons. Guests pocket them as keepsakes. Tell us when you enquire and we’ll factor it into the quote.
Get a Blackjack Table Quote
Tell us your date, guest count, and venue and we’ll come back with a recommendation. We cover fun casino hire across London and the Home Counties.
Get a Quote · Browse all casino games · Casino table hire London · See our Collections
