How Perfect is Perfect Blackjack Live by NetEnt?

The neutral nuance of NetEnt’s Live Perfect Blackjack game.

What’s in a name? Sometimes, it’s just a catchy title, often using just 5-6 letters to entice easy brand recognition. Other times, it’s the clever use of a hyperbole or pun that attracts so much attention. In the case of NetEnt‘s latest live casino table game, it’s the use of absolute apt cognomination that takes the cake.

I’m talking, of course, about the release of Perfect Blackjack Live earlier this year. One might say it takes a lot of confidence for a company to call its own creation “perfect”. Those in the know, however, are more likely to admit this egocentric title couldn’t possibly be any more “perfect”.

NetEnt’s Live Perfect Blackjack Game

What makes this game so perfect? It’s not that its rules are any better than other blackjack games. They’re quite standard, in fact. It’s not because the video/audio equipment is of the utmost supreme quality on the market, although the streaming technology is commendable. No, it’s none of these things. It’s a simple matter of providing everyone with a perfect blackjack strategy, without any mental strain on the player’s part.

Think of it like a game of baccarat, wherein the players themselves aren’t necessarily making decisions. They place a bet then sit back, waiting for the dealer to make all card placement decisions base don house rules. But in this blackjack game, the house rules dictate the use of perfect strategy. Whichever move has the highest probability of producing a player win is the action the dealer will take, whether it be a hit, stand, double, split, etc.

The game’s strategic perfection and house rules combine for a house edge of just 0.5%, translating to a favorable RTP of 99.5% for players.

Because strategies can align in regards to doubling and splitting, players are asked before taking a seat if they’d like to auto-split or double down in certain situations. Otherwise, the game really takes care of itself, giving players the chance to incorporate perfect decision making just like the pros, without requiring any mental enlightenment or advanced skills of memorization.

To make things even more interesting, because all decisions are automated by perfect tactics, the 3-seater table design is capable of accommodating an unlimited number of players. Embracing the latest live casino technology, NetEnt also designed the game to seamlessly cater to multiple currencies.

Perfect Blackjack Live Debuts at ICE 2019

Where better to introduce such a perfect product than the world’s biggest iGaming stage? NetEnt unveiled this modern marvel in February at the 2019 ICE Totally Gaming expo in London, garnering the attention of all in attendance with a genuinely unique, first-in-class live dealer game.

“Perfect Blackjack truly is an industry-first for live casino and we are certain that this game will appeal to all levels of players,” extols NetEnt Live Director Andres Rengifo. “Whether you’re a seasoned player wanting to sit back whilst being dealt flawlessly, or if you’re a beginner who wants an intro to blackjack and its strategy.”

NetEnt didn’t go this project alone. The company worked in tandem with fellow UK native Rank Group, a former motion picture production company that evolved into a live and online casino group in the mid 2000s. Rank Group is now the parent of Mecca Bingo and the largest UK casino group, Grosvenor Casinos.

As such, Rank earned the right to launch Perfect Blackjack exclusively at GrosvernorCasinos.com following its initial debut; something Rank Group’s Head of Live Casino, Richard Walker has lauded with great pride.

“We are delighted to launch this innovative new game,” says Walker; particularly excited by the opportunity to label it an “educational game” geared towards “new and seasoned players alike.” He’s especially impressed by the game’s ability to evaporate the common barrier of nervous tension that often prevents newer players from trying a live casino game for the first time.

For the time being, Grosvenor’s online casino remains the exclusive provider of Perfect Blackjack Live. No word yet on when the game will revert to a world-wide launch at all NetEnt-licensed casinos.