What is a side bet in blackjack? We will thoroughly explain the types and dividends!
◉What is a side bet in blackjack?
A side bet is a bet made by predicting "numbers, symbols, and combinations" based on the first two cards dealt to the player and three cards, including the dealer's up card.
There are multiple types of side bets, and it is possible to place multiple side bets at the same time.
Bet types and payouts for side bets vary depending on the house rules, so be sure to check the rules before playing.
◉Advantages and disadvantages of side bets in blackjack
★Get a large payout when you win
The basic payout for blackjack is 2x.
Even if you are lucky enough to win at natural blackjack, you will only get a 2.5x payout.
However, the side bet payout is high and can pay out as much as 250 times the maximum bet amount.
This high payout is the biggest attraction of side bets.
The best part of side bets is that you can enjoy the anticipation of high payouts that you cannot experience in regular games!
★ Return rate is low because it is difficult to win
Blackjack is a game known for its high return rate.
However, the return rate for side bets will be lower.
Side bets have a high risk/high return aspect, and are not recommended for beginners.
Keep in mind that behind the expectation that you may be able to get a large dividend, there is also the disadvantage that it is difficult to win.
◉List of side bet payout examples
★Perfect pair
A perfect pair is a bet where you win if the first two cards dealt to a player are the same number (pair).
Perfect pair is the highest paying hand.
A perfect pair is when the two target cards have the same number and pattern.
For example, if the first K of spades is the K of spades, the second K of spades must also be the K of spades.
In this way, a pair where both the number and the pattern match exactly becomes a perfect pair.
Perfect pair payout is 25-30x.
★Color pair
A color pair is when two cards have the same number and pattern color.
For example, if the first card is a diamond Q, the second card is a heart Q, etc.
The diamonds and hearts match in red, and the spades and clubs match in black.
In this way, pairs with different designs but the same color apply.
The payout for color pairs is 10-12x.
★Mixed pair
Mixed pairs will give you a payout if the two cards have the same numbers but different colors.
For example, the first card is a 10 of clubs and the second is a 10 of diamonds.
This applies to pairs with the same numbers but different colors.
This is the pair with the highest probability of appearing among the three roles.
The payout for mixed pairs is 5-6x.
◉Blackjack 21+3
21+3 is a bet that involves three cards: the first two cards dealt to the player and the up card dealt to the dealer.
This is a side bet that pays out if you can make a three-card poker hand using these three cards.
There are "Flush, Straight, Straight Flush, Three of a Kind, and Suited Trips" roles, and the payout varies depending on the difficulty of the role.
The maximum payout is 100x.
★Suited Trips
The best role of 21+3 is suited trips.
All three target cards have the same number and the same pattern
For example, if the player's first card is a K of hearts, the dealer's up card is also a K of hearts, and the player's second card is also a K of hearts.
Since blackjack uses multiple decks, there is a possibility that cards with the same number and the same pattern will appear, but the probability of this occurring is extremely low.
Suited Trips pays out 100x.
★Straight flush
If the three cards have the same pattern and consecutive numbers, it will be a straight flush.
For example, the first card dealt to a player is a 6 of spades, the dealer's up card is a 4 of spades, and the second card dealt to a player is a 5 of spades.
This is the case when the pictures on the three cards match and the numbers form a sequence.
The payout is generally 40x, making it the second highest payout after suited trips.
Straight flush payout is 40x.
★Three cards
If all three target cards have the same number but different patterns, it is a three-card card.
For example, the player's first card is a 10 of diamonds, the dealer's up card is a 10 of clubs, and the player's second card is a 10 of hearts.
The symbols do not have to match, but the numbers on all three cards must match.
The three-of-a-kind payout is 30x.
★Straight
If the numbers on the three target cards are consecutive and have different patterns, it is a straight
For example, the player's first card is a 4 of clubs, the dealer's up card is a 5 of diamonds, and the two cards dealt to the player are a 6 of spades.
The patterns do not have to match, but the three numbers must be consecutive.
If all three cards have the same pattern, it is a straight flush, but if only two cards have the same pattern or all different patterns, it is a straight.
Straight dividends are 10x.
★Flash
A flush occurs when all three target cards have the same pattern.
As long as the design is the same, the numbers can be different.
For example, the player's first card is the 3 of spades, the dealer's up card is the 5 of spades, and the player's second card is the 9 of spades.
In 21+3, this is the hand with the highest probability of appearing.
The flash payout is 5x.
Payouts for side bets are as shown in the table.
The appeal of side bets in blackjack is the potential for big payouts.
However, the return rate is lower than that of regular blackjack, making it a high-risk, high-return bet.
The maximum payout is 100x to 250x, so although the probability of winning is very low, it is attractive that you can win big in one game.
It may be ideal to make full use of counting and place bets when you see an opportunity.