To begin a Blackjack hand, players must bet at least the table minimum. For example, at aR$5 toR$500 table, the minimum bet to play isR$5. The player may bet any amount up to the maximum ofR$500.

Table maximums can be as low asR$50 at the small locals casino Poker Palace, but major strip casinos usually offer some tables with aR$10,000 maximum. Exceptions are the Golden Nugget in downtown which permitsR$15,000 bets, and three tables at Caesars Palace which permit bets betweenR$5,000 andR$50,000.