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New to this forum - but joined based on this thread. Got the promotion info from the Sun and curious what the word was out there. I have confirmed the rules from the player’s club people. They said you can triple (not quadruple) down on any hand from 6am Thursday until 6am on Friday. And it did seem like the max bet was $250 (and thus you can slide an extra $500 in for the ’triple down’.
Another bonus - they are having auditions for American’s Top Model down the street at MGM Grand at 10am. It is tough to leave the tables, but for a nice break it could be worth it. Plus my guess is they will be hanging out tonight there.
I am not sure how crowded it will be - I tend to disagree that there will be a line for seats at 6am on a summer Thursday morning. Yes, I will be there, along with a crew. But there is still some volatility here. And that leads me to my question..
QUESTION: If one were to play the full 24 hours, perfect tripling strategy, 60 hands/hour, what are the chances of leaving down Friday morning? I believe it to be around 25%.
The $500 limit is the limit on the ’triple down’ portion of the bet. So, if you bet $700, you can double for $700, and then your triple is limited to $500 more. This was the example in the email and seemed pretty clear. No clarity on what happens to the limit if there is a split involved, but that is a smaller issue anyway. Doubling Down Rules in Triple 7 Blackjack The rigidity of the rules also affects the doubling down decisions players can make in Triple 7. You are allowed to double down but only on starting hands that consist of two cards for a total of 9, 10, and 11. Players are dealt only one extra card following a double down.
I’m no math wiz, but I believe you have to state the percentage of your backroll you are flat-betting for someone to answer the question. Edit: On second thought, no you don’t. See the ’no math wiz’ statement. Duh!“You don’t bring a bone saw to a negotiation.” - Robert Jordan, former U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabiajrs
I’m no math wiz, but I believe you have to state the percentage of your backroll you are flat-betting for someone to answer the question. Edit: On second thought, no you don’t. See the ’no math wiz’ statement. Duh!
Correct, you don’t. But there is a very real chance of losing, and losing very big. You should be concerned with your Risk of Ruin.
This promotion is far from a sure thing - the edge is very small, and the variance is around 50% higher than regular blackjack, so the swings will be absolutely enormous; this may be what they’re counting on. This promo is really only for those with a very strong stomach, and a VERY large bankroll.
I wouldn’t object if someone wanted to run the numbers for N hands though. It might bring all the hype back to reality a little bit.mitkidAssume large enough bankroll so no risk of ruin.
Assume you are flipping a coin with p=50.75% you win, p=49.25% you lose (a 1.5% player advantage).
stdev = sqrt (# hands * 50.75% * 49.25).
Assume 60 hands/hour for 24 hours (1,440 hands).
So stdev = 19, and expected wins is 731
Breakeven is 720 wins = 11 away from expected. 11/19 = .569 standard deviations.
A normal distribution will hit .569 standard deviations from mean 28.4% of the time, and so you can expect to be down 28.4% of the time by Friday at 6am.
Confirmation? Wizard?benbakdoffFor those who will be taking advantage of the triple down promotion tomorrow, there will be a free bet at the top of every hour on Blackjack and Spanish 21. This runs every Thursday from July 1st to Sept.2nd - from 6 AM to midnight.Here’s how it works: Just prior to the top of the hour,the floor will place a white non value chip next to the betting circle of every player sitting at the table indicating their eligibility to participate. The floor will then say the next hand will be the one playing for the free bet.It could be the second or third hand depending on how busy the floor is.The person with the best two card hand will be eligible to win a free bet on the next hand. In the event of a tie, all ties will participate.After the first hand is dealt and the winner or winners are determined, the floor collects the white chips from the non-winning spots. The next hand is then dealt.If the player loses,he or she gets nothing. A win will pay the bet as usual plus the free bet.The free bet will be paid at the table minimum regardless of the size of the player’s bet. If you are playing head’s up, then you must beat the dealer instead of the other players to qualify and again to win.
I’ve played twelve of these so far and have won two. Since the player risks nothing, it’s a good deal for those betting table minimum, but probably meaningless to the purple chip player at a $10 table. Come to think of it, it will mean a heck of a lot to the purple chip players and here’s why: Be prepared for play to come to a grinding halt every hour on the hour as the players ask the same questions over and over and the floorperson painstakingly explains it over and over and over.Hands per hour will take a dive on the day of all days that you want them to increase. I went into this much detail in hopes that all who read this will have a heads up and will just go with the flow rather than having to ask questions upon seeing those white chips suddenly appear. The casino was dead at 11:00 this morning but that will soon change.
Good luck to everyone heading to Uncasville. I’ll be right there with ya.jrs
Assume large enough bankroll so no risk of ruin.
Assume you are flipping a coin with p=50.75% you win, p=49.25% you lose (a 1.5% player advantage).
stdev = sqrt (# hands * 50.75% * 49.25).
Assume 60 hands/hour for 24 hours (1,440 hands).
So stdev = 19, and expected wins is 731
Breakeven is 720 wins = 11 away from expected. 11/19 = .569 standard deviations.
A normal distribution will hit .569 standard deviations from mean 28.4% of the time, and so you can expect to be down 28.4% of the time by Friday at 6am.
Confirmation? Wizard?
Where is the variance accounted for? In regular blackjack, it’s 1.3, in this game, it’s about 1.9.
From qfit:
Assuming 1440 hands, with a win rate of 1.5%, stdev=1.4:
50% of the time you’ll end between -15 and 60 units
75% of the time you’ll end between -41 and 90 units
Let’s see, for a $250 bet, betting full kelly would require a bankroll of about (K=BR*EV/VAR) $30k. But that leave a (lifetime) risk of ruin at 13.5%, which is a bit high for my taste!mitkid
Where is the variance accounted for? In regular blackjack, it’s 1.3, in this game, it’s about 1.9.
The variance is part of the standard deviation calculation.
Btw, what all of this says is we should be teaming up..jrsThere’s a different variance that’s due to the type of the game that you didn’t account for. In blackjack, it’s about 1.3. In this promo, it’s 1.9. For a coin flip in your example, it’s only 0.25. This is a LOT riskier.CbivitzIf anyone wants a gander @ the 33rd floor lounge I can take a couple of guests. I’ll be near the concierge desk @ 7p tonight. Green Red Sox cap.
Wednesday night fireworks are cancelled. Bummer.FeanorI just spoke to someone at Mohegan Sun over the phone. Took me a while to get to the right person, but she had just read an email on the promotion sent by management. The email presented an example of the $500 limit. It works the way one earlier poster said it works, though not the way I would have expected. That is:
The $500 limit is the limit on the ’triple down’ portion of the bet. So, if you bet $700, you can double for $700, and then your triple is limited to $500 more.
This was the example in the email and seemed pretty clear. No clarity on what happens to the limit if there is a split involved, but that is a smaller issue anyway. Also no clarity on whether players will be limited to one hand - they might. She seemed pretty certain the promotion would last the full duration - though she would not swear to it of course.
So, there you go. The promotion is twice as good as most of us thought, and if you are going to maximize, be ready to flat bet $500.
Now, in return for this service I have provided the board, I would like to ask for a service from the Wizard (with whom I have never corresponded, but for whom, I’d just like to say, I have tremendous admiration). Wizard, I was grateful to have your table of exact MS triple down basic strategy and I have committed it to memory. Any chance you can provide a table of high low indices? Or, at the least, the indices on common triple down decisions. Or, at the least, the indices on the new triple downs, like 8 v. 6. I am going to have to play through some negative counts and I don’t want to be betting an additional grand on 8 v. 6 if it isn’t a good play.
Thanks.duanedibley
The $500 limit is the limit on the ’triple down’ portion of the bet. So, if you bet $700, you can double for $700, and then your triple is limited to $500 more.
[..]
So, there you go. The promotion is twice as good as most of us thought [..]
If true this is pretty sick. I wish I had the bankroll to bet the max.
*Page 11 of 22
Over the last half a century or so, both brick-and-mortar and online casinos have introduced a host of side bets to their blackjack tables in an effort to attract more players and their action. What many unsuspecting patrons don’t know is that these side wagers also aim at improving the casinos’ margins, generating more long-term profits for the house.
Nevertheless, side bets are a good way to make blackjack more engaging when posted occasionally. While these wagers carry significant risk, they also have the potential to be quite rewarding, often returning many times your initial stake.Bonus Amount
*Bonus⋆80 Free Spins
*Bonus$300
*$500$600
In the following article, SuperCasinoSites explores the different side-bet options in blackjack, explaining their structure and how much they pay. We also take a look at these wagers’ theoretical return percentages and how they measure up against bets made in the base game.Side Bets in Blackjack Explained
Side bets in blackjack are additional wagers players can make during the base game. They usually involve guessing what cards the dealer or the player will receive. In some instances, payouts are also awarded when the first two cards of the player and the dealer’s upcard form specific three-card poker hands.
It is important to understand these are entirely separate wagers and as such, they are settled independently from your original stake. They bear no relation to your odds of winning your main wager. Side bets must be posted at the start of a round before anyone has received their cards. They are settled immediately after the initial deal before players have made any playing decisions.
Another distinctive trait of side bets is that they offer significantly higher returns than the winning wagers in the main game. They require you to put a very small amount at stake, typically no more than a dollar.
Rather than paying even money like most other successful bets in blackjack, side bets could potentially earn you many times your stake depending on their probability of winning. In some cases, players can pocket payouts of up to 2,000 to 1. Not a bad return for a $1 wager, right?
With that in mind, we recommend players to experiment with these exciting wagers only occasionally and in moderation. Side bets yield considerably higher house edges and can quickly drain your bankroll if you are not careful.
Their outcomes have extremely long odds of winning and are based entirely on chance, although it is possible to exploit them to your advantage if you count cards. Card counting will enable you to identify the situations when certain side bets stand higher chances of winning due to the shoe’s changed composition.Most Common Side Bets in Blackjack
There are many different side bets in blackjack but some are more commonly available than others. Perfect Pairs and the 21+3 side wagers are the most widespread options for players looking to earn a little extra on the side.
Online players can find them in RNG-based variations of the game such as those developed by Realistic Games, Playtech, NetEnt, RealTime Gaming, Microgaming, and Felt. The bets are posted in separate betting boxes. The payouts are displayed on the table layout although in some online variations you might find them in the game menu.
The Perfect Pairs and 21+3 side bets are also available across live dealer casinos powered by the Evolution Gaming software. They can be found in live variations like Blackjack Party, Free Bet Blackjack, and Infinite Blackjack, among others. The Perfect Pairs Set of Side Bets The Insurance Bet
Insurance is not your typical side wager in blackjack but is a side bet, nevertheless, because it is made independently from your original stake and has no impact on your odds of winning in the main game. Insurance is offered at the start of a round but only when the dealer shows an ace.
Players who accept this optional side bet must cover it with a wager equal to half their original stake. The dealer then peeks under their ace and pays the player at odds of 2 to 1 if their hole card is indeed a ten for a blackjack. The player loses their main bet in this case but breaks even for the round.
If the dealer does not have a ten in the hole, the player loses their insurance and the round continues as usual, with everyone at the table making their splitting, doubling, hitting or standing decisions. At first glance, accepting insurance seems like a good idea because it supposedly helps you protect your hands against potential dealer blackjacks.Blackjack Triple Download
It does nothing of this kind. Trada casino no deposit bonus code 2019. Basic strategy players should avoid posting this optional wager at all costs no matter what hands they have. The insurance bet does not improve your chances of winning in any way. What it does, though, is yielding a monstrous house edge that far exceeds that in the base game.
The casino advantage on insurance bets ranges from 5.8% to 7.5% depending on the number of decks in play. Only card counters can exploit this side bet to their advantage. By keeping track of the cards that leave the shoe, they can identify the instances when the dealer indeed has higher chances of having a blackjack.
Insurance is never a profitable bet for basic strategy players because their playing decisions, as mathematically correct as they are, are based on a neutral shoe, i.e. they only have knowledge about their two cards and the dealer’s upcard.The Perfect Pairs Set of Side Bets
Perfect Pairs is easily the most popular and commonly available side wager in blackjack. It comprises a category of side bets that win when the player’s first two cards are of equal rank like a pair of Queens or a pair of 8s, for example.
The dealer’s upcard has no bearing in this instance. Also important is to remember this wager loses or wins separately from the player’s main bet. The bet wins as long as you get any pair of cards. If not, the dealer collects your chips immediately after the initial deal before you make any playing decisions.
The payouts range from 30 to 1 to 5 to 1 depending on the probability of getting certain pairs. The poorer the odds for a specific pair, the higher it pays as you can see below. There are three types of pairs that pay in blackjack.
*Suited pairs consist of cards of the same suit and rank, such as [10s][10s]. These are called “perfect” pairs and offer the highest payout of 30 to 1 (25 to 1 in Playtech’s variation).
*Colored pairs comprise two offsuit cards that are of the same rank and color like [Qs][Qc], for example. They yield a payout of 10 to 1 or 12 to 1, depending on the online blackjack variation.
*Mixed pairs are those consisting of two cards of the same rank but of different suits and colors like [6s][6h]. Such pairs offer lower returns because of their higher probability of showing up. Some online blackjack variants pay at odds of 6 to 1 while others offer lower returns at odds of 5 to 1. The 21+3 Set of Side Bets
The second broadly available set of side wagers in blackjack comprises the so-called 21+3 bets. You will find those in some online variations developed by software suppliers Realistic Games and Felt Gaming, among others. These are also available at many live-dealer tables by Evolution Gaming.
To win with a 21+3 side bet, you must make a qualifying poker hand that consists of three cards, your first two cards and the dealer’s upcard. The payouts range from 100 to 1 to 5 to 1 but there may be discrepancies in the paytables from one online blackjack variation to the next.
How much you pocket depends on your poker hand’s strength. The house edge on this group of side bets also varies depending on the payouts and the number of decks the respective blackjack game uses. Here are the qualifying poker hands and their payouts:
*The flush offers the lowest payout of 5 to 1 for three cards of the same suit like [6s][9s][Qs].
*The straight yields a payout of 10 to 1 for hands consisting of three cards of consecutive rank but of different suits. An example is [5s][6h][7c][8s][9d].
*Trips, i.e. three of a kind, pays at odds of 30 to 1 for three cards of the same rank like [Qs][Qd][Qh].
*The straight flush pays at odds of 40 to 1 for three cards of consecutive ranks and of the same suit like [10s][Js][Qs].
*The top payout is awarded for suited trips like [Ks][Ks][Ks] or [7d][7d][7d], for example. Such hands pay at casino odds of 100 to 1.Other Supported Side Bets in Blackjack
Perfect Pairs and 21+3 are only some of the numerous side bets players can find in online blackjack. You won’t believe how inventive casinos are when it comes to increasing their margin and attracting new customers to their blackjack tables. Most of these are niche bets in the sense they are unique to specific blackjack variations developed by certain suppliers. We explain some of these exotic side wagers below. Suit ‘Em Up Bets Dealer Bust Side Bets The Royal Match Side Bet The Lucky Ladies BetBlackjack Triple Dot
Lucky Ladies is among the best-known side wagers in landbased casinos across North America but recently made its debut online thanks to software developer Felt Gaming. These side wagers win when the player is dealt a two-card total of 20 or their starting hand features a Queen of any suit.
The biggest payout is awarded for paired Queens of hearts, otherwise known as the “lucky ladies”. Some variations offer staggering extra prizes of 1,000 to 1 if you get lucky ladies and the dealer has a blackjack at the same time. However, this payout is unavailable in Felt Gaming’s online variant. The exact payout depends on the rank of the player’s first two cards. Check out Felt’s paytable below.
*A pair of Queens of hearts yields the biggest payout of 100 to 1 and wins whenever the first two cards of the player are both
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New to this forum - but joined based on this thread. Got the promotion info from the Sun and curious what the word was out there. I have confirmed the rules from the player’s club people. They said you can triple (not quadruple) down on any hand from 6am Thursday until 6am on Friday. And it did seem like the max bet was $250 (and thus you can slide an extra $500 in for the ’triple down’.
Another bonus - they are having auditions for American’s Top Model down the street at MGM Grand at 10am. It is tough to leave the tables, but for a nice break it could be worth it. Plus my guess is they will be hanging out tonight there.
I am not sure how crowded it will be - I tend to disagree that there will be a line for seats at 6am on a summer Thursday morning. Yes, I will be there, along with a crew. But there is still some volatility here. And that leads me to my question..
QUESTION: If one were to play the full 24 hours, perfect tripling strategy, 60 hands/hour, what are the chances of leaving down Friday morning? I believe it to be around 25%.
The $500 limit is the limit on the ’triple down’ portion of the bet. So, if you bet $700, you can double for $700, and then your triple is limited to $500 more. This was the example in the email and seemed pretty clear. No clarity on what happens to the limit if there is a split involved, but that is a smaller issue anyway. Doubling Down Rules in Triple 7 Blackjack The rigidity of the rules also affects the doubling down decisions players can make in Triple 7. You are allowed to double down but only on starting hands that consist of two cards for a total of 9, 10, and 11. Players are dealt only one extra card following a double down.
I’m no math wiz, but I believe you have to state the percentage of your backroll you are flat-betting for someone to answer the question. Edit: On second thought, no you don’t. See the ’no math wiz’ statement. Duh!“You don’t bring a bone saw to a negotiation.” - Robert Jordan, former U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabiajrs
I’m no math wiz, but I believe you have to state the percentage of your backroll you are flat-betting for someone to answer the question. Edit: On second thought, no you don’t. See the ’no math wiz’ statement. Duh!
Correct, you don’t. But there is a very real chance of losing, and losing very big. You should be concerned with your Risk of Ruin.
This promotion is far from a sure thing - the edge is very small, and the variance is around 50% higher than regular blackjack, so the swings will be absolutely enormous; this may be what they’re counting on. This promo is really only for those with a very strong stomach, and a VERY large bankroll.
I wouldn’t object if someone wanted to run the numbers for N hands though. It might bring all the hype back to reality a little bit.mitkidAssume large enough bankroll so no risk of ruin.
Assume you are flipping a coin with p=50.75% you win, p=49.25% you lose (a 1.5% player advantage).
stdev = sqrt (# hands * 50.75% * 49.25).
Assume 60 hands/hour for 24 hours (1,440 hands).
So stdev = 19, and expected wins is 731
Breakeven is 720 wins = 11 away from expected. 11/19 = .569 standard deviations.
A normal distribution will hit .569 standard deviations from mean 28.4% of the time, and so you can expect to be down 28.4% of the time by Friday at 6am.
Confirmation? Wizard?benbakdoffFor those who will be taking advantage of the triple down promotion tomorrow, there will be a free bet at the top of every hour on Blackjack and Spanish 21. This runs every Thursday from July 1st to Sept.2nd - from 6 AM to midnight.Here’s how it works: Just prior to the top of the hour,the floor will place a white non value chip next to the betting circle of every player sitting at the table indicating their eligibility to participate. The floor will then say the next hand will be the one playing for the free bet.It could be the second or third hand depending on how busy the floor is.The person with the best two card hand will be eligible to win a free bet on the next hand. In the event of a tie, all ties will participate.After the first hand is dealt and the winner or winners are determined, the floor collects the white chips from the non-winning spots. The next hand is then dealt.If the player loses,he or she gets nothing. A win will pay the bet as usual plus the free bet.The free bet will be paid at the table minimum regardless of the size of the player’s bet. If you are playing head’s up, then you must beat the dealer instead of the other players to qualify and again to win.
I’ve played twelve of these so far and have won two. Since the player risks nothing, it’s a good deal for those betting table minimum, but probably meaningless to the purple chip player at a $10 table. Come to think of it, it will mean a heck of a lot to the purple chip players and here’s why: Be prepared for play to come to a grinding halt every hour on the hour as the players ask the same questions over and over and the floorperson painstakingly explains it over and over and over.Hands per hour will take a dive on the day of all days that you want them to increase. I went into this much detail in hopes that all who read this will have a heads up and will just go with the flow rather than having to ask questions upon seeing those white chips suddenly appear. The casino was dead at 11:00 this morning but that will soon change.
Good luck to everyone heading to Uncasville. I’ll be right there with ya.jrs
Assume large enough bankroll so no risk of ruin.
Assume you are flipping a coin with p=50.75% you win, p=49.25% you lose (a 1.5% player advantage).
stdev = sqrt (# hands * 50.75% * 49.25).
Assume 60 hands/hour for 24 hours (1,440 hands).
So stdev = 19, and expected wins is 731
Breakeven is 720 wins = 11 away from expected. 11/19 = .569 standard deviations.
A normal distribution will hit .569 standard deviations from mean 28.4% of the time, and so you can expect to be down 28.4% of the time by Friday at 6am.
Confirmation? Wizard?
Where is the variance accounted for? In regular blackjack, it’s 1.3, in this game, it’s about 1.9.
From qfit:
Assuming 1440 hands, with a win rate of 1.5%, stdev=1.4:
50% of the time you’ll end between -15 and 60 units
75% of the time you’ll end between -41 and 90 units
Let’s see, for a $250 bet, betting full kelly would require a bankroll of about (K=BR*EV/VAR) $30k. But that leave a (lifetime) risk of ruin at 13.5%, which is a bit high for my taste!mitkid
Where is the variance accounted for? In regular blackjack, it’s 1.3, in this game, it’s about 1.9.
The variance is part of the standard deviation calculation.
Btw, what all of this says is we should be teaming up..jrsThere’s a different variance that’s due to the type of the game that you didn’t account for. In blackjack, it’s about 1.3. In this promo, it’s 1.9. For a coin flip in your example, it’s only 0.25. This is a LOT riskier.CbivitzIf anyone wants a gander @ the 33rd floor lounge I can take a couple of guests. I’ll be near the concierge desk @ 7p tonight. Green Red Sox cap.
Wednesday night fireworks are cancelled. Bummer.FeanorI just spoke to someone at Mohegan Sun over the phone. Took me a while to get to the right person, but she had just read an email on the promotion sent by management. The email presented an example of the $500 limit. It works the way one earlier poster said it works, though not the way I would have expected. That is:
The $500 limit is the limit on the ’triple down’ portion of the bet. So, if you bet $700, you can double for $700, and then your triple is limited to $500 more.
This was the example in the email and seemed pretty clear. No clarity on what happens to the limit if there is a split involved, but that is a smaller issue anyway. Also no clarity on whether players will be limited to one hand - they might. She seemed pretty certain the promotion would last the full duration - though she would not swear to it of course.
So, there you go. The promotion is twice as good as most of us thought, and if you are going to maximize, be ready to flat bet $500.
Now, in return for this service I have provided the board, I would like to ask for a service from the Wizard (with whom I have never corresponded, but for whom, I’d just like to say, I have tremendous admiration). Wizard, I was grateful to have your table of exact MS triple down basic strategy and I have committed it to memory. Any chance you can provide a table of high low indices? Or, at the least, the indices on common triple down decisions. Or, at the least, the indices on the new triple downs, like 8 v. 6. I am going to have to play through some negative counts and I don’t want to be betting an additional grand on 8 v. 6 if it isn’t a good play.
Thanks.duanedibley
The $500 limit is the limit on the ’triple down’ portion of the bet. So, if you bet $700, you can double for $700, and then your triple is limited to $500 more.
[..]
So, there you go. The promotion is twice as good as most of us thought [..]
If true this is pretty sick. I wish I had the bankroll to bet the max.
*Page 11 of 22
Over the last half a century or so, both brick-and-mortar and online casinos have introduced a host of side bets to their blackjack tables in an effort to attract more players and their action. What many unsuspecting patrons don’t know is that these side wagers also aim at improving the casinos’ margins, generating more long-term profits for the house.
Nevertheless, side bets are a good way to make blackjack more engaging when posted occasionally. While these wagers carry significant risk, they also have the potential to be quite rewarding, often returning many times your initial stake.Bonus Amount
*Bonus⋆80 Free Spins
*Bonus$300
*$500$600
In the following article, SuperCasinoSites explores the different side-bet options in blackjack, explaining their structure and how much they pay. We also take a look at these wagers’ theoretical return percentages and how they measure up against bets made in the base game.Side Bets in Blackjack Explained
Side bets in blackjack are additional wagers players can make during the base game. They usually involve guessing what cards the dealer or the player will receive. In some instances, payouts are also awarded when the first two cards of the player and the dealer’s upcard form specific three-card poker hands.
It is important to understand these are entirely separate wagers and as such, they are settled independently from your original stake. They bear no relation to your odds of winning your main wager. Side bets must be posted at the start of a round before anyone has received their cards. They are settled immediately after the initial deal before players have made any playing decisions.
Another distinctive trait of side bets is that they offer significantly higher returns than the winning wagers in the main game. They require you to put a very small amount at stake, typically no more than a dollar.
Rather than paying even money like most other successful bets in blackjack, side bets could potentially earn you many times your stake depending on their probability of winning. In some cases, players can pocket payouts of up to 2,000 to 1. Not a bad return for a $1 wager, right?
With that in mind, we recommend players to experiment with these exciting wagers only occasionally and in moderation. Side bets yield considerably higher house edges and can quickly drain your bankroll if you are not careful.
Their outcomes have extremely long odds of winning and are based entirely on chance, although it is possible to exploit them to your advantage if you count cards. Card counting will enable you to identify the situations when certain side bets stand higher chances of winning due to the shoe’s changed composition.Most Common Side Bets in Blackjack
There are many different side bets in blackjack but some are more commonly available than others. Perfect Pairs and the 21+3 side wagers are the most widespread options for players looking to earn a little extra on the side.
Online players can find them in RNG-based variations of the game such as those developed by Realistic Games, Playtech, NetEnt, RealTime Gaming, Microgaming, and Felt. The bets are posted in separate betting boxes. The payouts are displayed on the table layout although in some online variations you might find them in the game menu.
The Perfect Pairs and 21+3 side bets are also available across live dealer casinos powered by the Evolution Gaming software. They can be found in live variations like Blackjack Party, Free Bet Blackjack, and Infinite Blackjack, among others. The Perfect Pairs Set of Side Bets The Insurance Bet
Insurance is not your typical side wager in blackjack but is a side bet, nevertheless, because it is made independently from your original stake and has no impact on your odds of winning in the main game. Insurance is offered at the start of a round but only when the dealer shows an ace.
Players who accept this optional side bet must cover it with a wager equal to half their original stake. The dealer then peeks under their ace and pays the player at odds of 2 to 1 if their hole card is indeed a ten for a blackjack. The player loses their main bet in this case but breaks even for the round.
If the dealer does not have a ten in the hole, the player loses their insurance and the round continues as usual, with everyone at the table making their splitting, doubling, hitting or standing decisions. At first glance, accepting insurance seems like a good idea because it supposedly helps you protect your hands against potential dealer blackjacks.Blackjack Triple Download
It does nothing of this kind. Trada casino no deposit bonus code 2019. Basic strategy players should avoid posting this optional wager at all costs no matter what hands they have. The insurance bet does not improve your chances of winning in any way. What it does, though, is yielding a monstrous house edge that far exceeds that in the base game.
The casino advantage on insurance bets ranges from 5.8% to 7.5% depending on the number of decks in play. Only card counters can exploit this side bet to their advantage. By keeping track of the cards that leave the shoe, they can identify the instances when the dealer indeed has higher chances of having a blackjack.
Insurance is never a profitable bet for basic strategy players because their playing decisions, as mathematically correct as they are, are based on a neutral shoe, i.e. they only have knowledge about their two cards and the dealer’s upcard.The Perfect Pairs Set of Side Bets
Perfect Pairs is easily the most popular and commonly available side wager in blackjack. It comprises a category of side bets that win when the player’s first two cards are of equal rank like a pair of Queens or a pair of 8s, for example.
The dealer’s upcard has no bearing in this instance. Also important is to remember this wager loses or wins separately from the player’s main bet. The bet wins as long as you get any pair of cards. If not, the dealer collects your chips immediately after the initial deal before you make any playing decisions.
The payouts range from 30 to 1 to 5 to 1 depending on the probability of getting certain pairs. The poorer the odds for a specific pair, the higher it pays as you can see below. There are three types of pairs that pay in blackjack.
*Suited pairs consist of cards of the same suit and rank, such as [10s][10s]. These are called “perfect” pairs and offer the highest payout of 30 to 1 (25 to 1 in Playtech’s variation).
*Colored pairs comprise two offsuit cards that are of the same rank and color like [Qs][Qc], for example. They yield a payout of 10 to 1 or 12 to 1, depending on the online blackjack variation.
*Mixed pairs are those consisting of two cards of the same rank but of different suits and colors like [6s][6h]. Such pairs offer lower returns because of their higher probability of showing up. Some online blackjack variants pay at odds of 6 to 1 while others offer lower returns at odds of 5 to 1. The 21+3 Set of Side Bets
The second broadly available set of side wagers in blackjack comprises the so-called 21+3 bets. You will find those in some online variations developed by software suppliers Realistic Games and Felt Gaming, among others. These are also available at many live-dealer tables by Evolution Gaming.
To win with a 21+3 side bet, you must make a qualifying poker hand that consists of three cards, your first two cards and the dealer’s upcard. The payouts range from 100 to 1 to 5 to 1 but there may be discrepancies in the paytables from one online blackjack variation to the next.
How much you pocket depends on your poker hand’s strength. The house edge on this group of side bets also varies depending on the payouts and the number of decks the respective blackjack game uses. Here are the qualifying poker hands and their payouts:
*The flush offers the lowest payout of 5 to 1 for three cards of the same suit like [6s][9s][Qs].
*The straight yields a payout of 10 to 1 for hands consisting of three cards of consecutive rank but of different suits. An example is [5s][6h][7c][8s][9d].
*Trips, i.e. three of a kind, pays at odds of 30 to 1 for three cards of the same rank like [Qs][Qd][Qh].
*The straight flush pays at odds of 40 to 1 for three cards of consecutive ranks and of the same suit like [10s][Js][Qs].
*The top payout is awarded for suited trips like [Ks][Ks][Ks] or [7d][7d][7d], for example. Such hands pay at casino odds of 100 to 1.Other Supported Side Bets in Blackjack
Perfect Pairs and 21+3 are only some of the numerous side bets players can find in online blackjack. You won’t believe how inventive casinos are when it comes to increasing their margin and attracting new customers to their blackjack tables. Most of these are niche bets in the sense they are unique to specific blackjack variations developed by certain suppliers. We explain some of these exotic side wagers below. Suit ‘Em Up Bets Dealer Bust Side Bets The Royal Match Side Bet The Lucky Ladies BetBlackjack Triple Dot
Lucky Ladies is among the best-known side wagers in landbased casinos across North America but recently made its debut online thanks to software developer Felt Gaming. These side wagers win when the player is dealt a two-card total of 20 or their starting hand features a Queen of any suit.
The biggest payout is awarded for paired Queens of hearts, otherwise known as the “lucky ladies”. Some variations offer staggering extra prizes of 1,000 to 1 if you get lucky ladies and the dealer has a blackjack at the same time. However, this payout is unavailable in Felt Gaming’s online variant. The exact payout depends on the rank of the player’s first two cards. Check out Felt’s paytable below.
*A pair of Queens of hearts yields the biggest payout of 100 to 1 and wins whenever the first two cards of the player are both
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