Bet Behind Pro Blackjack Live from Pragmatic Play

Bet Behind Pro Blackjack

Pragmatic Play have come up with an interesting blackjack concept they call Bet Behind Pro Blackjack.

Bet Behind Pro Blackjack is so named because on this table you are betting behind a pro. The pro in this case is a bot, programmed to play perfect basic strategy. Or rather, prompt the Dealer to deal each Player hand in accordance with perfect basic strategy (as the deal is physical, not computer generated).

The ‘Pro’ occupies every seat on the table and you can only bet behind. Meaning the only real decisions to be made on this table are:

  1. how much you want to bet, and
  2. how many positions you want to bet behind.

Bet Behind Pro Blackjack Ruleset

The house rules on this table are identical to Pragmatic Play’s other 7 seat live blackjack tables…

  • Played with 8 decks of 52 cards each.
  • Blackjack pays 3 to 2
  • Dealer must draw on 16 and always stand on 17.
  • Player can Double Down only on any two initial cards.
  • Double Down receives one card only.
  • Player can Split two initial cards of equal value.
  • Player can Split once each box.
  • Player can Split Aces.
  • Player cannot Hit on Split Aces.
  • Insurance is offered with an opened Ace and pays 2 to 1

Technically, ‘Player’ should be substituted for ‘Bot’ as players make no decisions during the deal in this game. While we’re being pedantic, Insurance probably doesn’t need to be offered when the Bot will never take it.

Because the table’s ruleset is the same as all of Pragmatic Play’s other live blackjack tables the theoretical return for optimal play is identical at 99.28%. Unlike the other tables where you’re in charge of Hitting, Standing, Doubling or Splitting, on this table optimal play is guaranteed.

Enforced Basic Strategy

Each hand is played according to strict basic strategy.

The bot, via a teleprompt instructs the dealer on the perfect strategy play at each stage of the deal. For the most part, the dealers know the correct play and the deal progresses quickly. They’ll occasionally look at the teleprompter for guidance, seemingly taking instruction from an actual player.

Bottom line, basic strategy is enforced for every hand, maximising your chances of winning and your returns.

Bet Behind Pro Blackjack Strategy

Not that you really need it, but you can view the basic strategy chart that the Bot is following by simply clicking the i button. It’s the same chart applied to Pragmatic’s regular live blackjack tables.

Where you can play Bet Behind Pro Blackjack

Most casino carrying Pragmatic’s live games will offer Bet Behind Pro Blackjack, including:

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