Bet the Bust Blackjack
Lesson description
Mr Blackjack shares the rules and gameplay behind bet the bust blackjack. Find out whether betting on the dealer busting will make you a winner in this game.
What this lesson covers
- How bet the bust blackjack works
- Your odds of winning this blackjack game
- Whether you should play bet the bust blackjack
Episodes
FAQs
What is bet the bust blackjack?
Casinos will offer bet the bust as a side bet or a blackjack variant. Effectively, you wager on whether the deal will bust in the game. The payouts vary depending on the dealer’s up-card.
Are bet the bust and bust it the same wager in blackjack?
Bet the bust is wagering on whether the dealer will bust based on their initial up-card. Bust it is a side bet on the dealer busting on three cards.
How do I play bet the bust blackjack?
In bet the bust, you follow all the rules and gameplay of regular blackjack. The only difference is when you see the dealer’s up-card and think they will bust, you add your wager onto the space in the felt. If the dealer busts, you will receive a payout that varies depending on the value of the dealer’s up-card.
Why do the payouts vary so much in bet the bust blackjack?
The payouts are structured so they correlate to the probability of the dealer busting. A dealer is most likely to lose on bust cards (2-6) so the payouts are only 1:1 whereas the odds of busting with an Ace are low, so the payout is 3.5:1.
Can I count cards in bet the bust blackjack?
It is possible to count cards in bet the bust blackjack, but be aware casinos may use other methods like continuous shufflers to avoid you capitalizing on any vulnerability in the dealer’s hands.
How much should I wager on bet the bust blackjack?
Like any side bet, you must meet the minimum table limit to make the wager.
How often does the dealer bust in blackjack?
Depending on the number of decks in play, the dealer busts around 28% of the time. Our blackjack odds guide offers more information on the dealer’s probability of busting.
