- Live Casino's last big blackjack tournament of 2025 happens December 11 with $25,000 in prizes, including $10,000 for first place if you pay the $50 entry.
- There's a way to skip the entry fee by racking up 1,500 tier credits in the week leading up to it, though everyone's capped at playing just once.
HANOVER, Md. - Live Casino is closing out the year with one last chance for blackjack players to win some serious money.
The casino's monthly blackjack tournament series wraps up on December 11 with $25,000 on the line, including a $10,000 top prize for whoever wins it all. It's the final opportunity this year to compete in what's turned into one of the biggest tournament series in the Maryland area.
Registration starts at 4:30 p.m. at the R Bar, and the first round begins at 5 p.m. with the final round happening at 10 p.m. The entry fee is $50, which you can pay with actual cash or use comps if you've earned enough from playing there before.
If you're prepared to work ahead of time, there's also a way to enter without spending anything. Free admission is offered to any Live Rewards member who plays table games and slots between 6 a.m. on Friday, December 5 and 8:29 p.m. on Thursday, December 11 and earns 1,500 tier credits. If you were going to play there anyhow, that isn't really a bad deal.
All year long, the event has taken place on the second Thursday of each month, providing Maryland's legal blackjack gamers with frequent opportunities to compete for large rewards. By offering $25,000 in total rewards each month while keeping the buy-in low enough for the majority of players to actually join, Live Casino appears to have figured out what works.
Just remember that you can only enter once every tournament. Whether you earn your way in through tier credits or purchase the buy-in with cash or comps, you're limited to one shot at winning. Although it may be simpler to access Maryland blackjack online from home, they can't compare to the thrill and competitive atmosphere of participating in an actual tournament.
The setup is pretty straightforward even if blackjack tournaments are new to you. You compete in the first round in the evening, and if you perform well enough to advance, you'll play in the final round at 10 p.m. for your portion of the winnings. With $10,000 going to first place, it's definitely worth checking out if you're in the vicinity and appreciate competitive blackjack.