BlackJack Side Bets
- 🎰Provider
- GameArt
- 📅Release date
- 🎨Theme
- Casino & Cards
- 📊RTP
- 0.00%
- ⚡Volatility
- Unknown
- 📐Grid
- not applicable
- 🎮Demo
- Yes — free
BlackJack Side Bets slot review
At the races, you don't only bet on the winner: you can also wager on who breaks first out of the gate, and that bet is settled in the opening seconds. GameArt's Blackjack Side Bets works the same way. The big idea: two games in one deal, a quick one and the main one.
House rules: 6 decks of 52 cards, up to three bet places and two side bets, Perfect Pairs and 21+3. The dealer draws to 17 or higher, a push returns your stake, and insurance costs 50% of the bet and pays 2 to 1.
How does the deal play out?
Each bet place gets a card, then the dealer gets one. Next, every active bet place gets a second card, and the dealer gets a face-down second card.
Then it's your move: hit, stand, double your bet, or split a pair of same-value cards into two hands. After that, the dealer draws until reaching 17 or more, including a "soft 17" with an ace counted as 11. If the dealer busts, all remaining hands win. If not, a hand wins if it beats the dealer's, and a tie returns your bet.
How do the side bets work?
Side bets can only be added to a place that already has a main bet.
🃏 Bets at the gate
- On any place, you can bet Perfect Pairs, 21+3 or both.
- They're checked once all cards are dealt: Perfect Pairs first, then 21+3, starting from the right-hand place.
- A pop-up appears for every winning side bet.
- The main hand starts once all side bets are checked and paid.
What do we know about returns?
The only figures come from the rules: the dealer stands on 17, a push returns your stake, and insurance costs half your bet and pays 2 to 1. Insurance is offered when the dealer shows an ace. If the dealer has blackjack, the round ends and you break even: insurance only covers the loss on your main bet.
Dealer busts
- Up to three bet places per deal.
- Two side bets, Perfect Pairs and 21+3, settled right after the deal.
- The full set of decisions: hit, stand, double, split and insurance.
You bust
- You can't place a side bet without a main bet on the same place.
- Payouts for Perfect Pairs and 21+3 aren't disclosed.
- No bonus rounds or multipliers; the cards decide everything.
Who should take a seat at this table?
| Player profile | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Fans of classic blackjack | 🟢 Yes | 6 decks, dealer to 17, hit, stand, double, split and insurance. |
| Side bet enthusiasts | 🟢 Likely yes | Perfect Pairs and 21+3 on every place with a bet. |
| Fans of classic slots with bonus rounds | 🟠 Likely no | No reels, free spins or bonuses here. |
| Players who take insurance out of habit | 🟡 Caution | It costs 50% of your bet and, against a dealer blackjack, only gets you a draw. |
⚡ Should you play Blackjack Side Bets?
The main game is the classic: beat the dealer without going over 21, with doubles, splits and insurance. The side bets are a quick wager on the first cards, settled before you make your first decision. If you just want blackjack, the main bet is enough; if you like extra action, Perfect Pairs and 21+3 are there. Breaking first from the gate doesn't mean finishing first.
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Questions and answers about the BlackJack Side Bets slot
1
How many decks are used in BlackJack Side Bets?
Six decks of 52 cards each. The player can take up to three boxes at the table and play them in a single round.
2
Can you play only a side bet in BlackJack Side Bets?
No. Perfect Pairs and 21+3 are only available on a box with a main bet, but on that box you can place one side bet or both.
3
What are Perfect Pairs and 21+3?
Perfect Pairs wins if the player's first two cards form a pair. 21+3 wins if the player's two cards together with the dealer's face-up card make a poker hand.
4
When do side bets pay in BlackJack Side Bets?
Right after the deal, before the main game. Perfect Pairs is checked first, then 21+3, and each win appears in a pop-up window.
5
What decisions can the player make in BlackJack Side Bets?
Hit, stand, double down or split two cards of the same rank into two hands. The goal is to beat the dealer's total without going over 21.
6
What total does the dealer draw to?
To 17 or higher. If the dealer busts, all remaining hands win, and in case of a tie, the bet is returned to the player.
7
How does insurance work in BlackJack Side Bets?
It's offered when the dealer's face-up card is an ace. Insurance costs half the main bet and pays 2 to 1, so if the dealer has blackjack, the round ends at break-even.
