The best and worst side bets in blackjack
Lesson description
Discover which side bets are worth your bankroll and which wagers to avoid with Mr Blackjack. He analyzes their payouts, edge, and odds of winning to help you play smarter.
What this lesson covers
- Factors to consider with side bets
- How house edge affects side bets
- Why payout structures influence your side bet choices
- The best & worst side bets
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FAQs
What is the most popular side bet in blackjack?
The insurance bet is undoubtedly the most popular side bet in blackjack. Every online blackjack game and casino worldwide offers this wager.
Is it worth doing side bets in blackjack?
Side bets are only worth making if you want to add some extra excitement to your blackjack game. They should not be considered part of basic strategy or other ways of winning more at blackjack.
What is the best blackjack side bet payout?
Lucky Ladies and Bonus Spin offer the biggest payouts for side bets in blackjack. The top hand in Lucky Ladies has a 1,000:1 payout, and the best prize in Bonus Spin has a progressive jackpot of up to $5,000.
What Vegas casino has the best blackjack side bets?
Mr Blackjack recommends Golden Nugget and Planet Hollywood as Vegas casinos with some of the greatest variety of side bets in their blackjack games.
How can I win side bets in blackjack?
Side bets are largely based on chance. The only way you can improve your chance of winning some of them is to know what cards are remaining in the shoe. Card counting can help you understand what composition of cards remain unplayed in the game, but only to a certain extent.
What is the worst side bet in blackjack?
There are many side bets players should avoid, but the insurance bet is one of the worst. It’s popular with players, despite the fact they only have an approximately 30% chance of winning these side bets.
Why do casinos offer side bets?
Casinos know players are happy to make small additions to their gameplay for more fun in blackjack. With side bets, casinos get more money with limited effort on their sides, because most players lose these wagers.
