Blackjack Side Bets - Are They Worth It?

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

Remember: side-bets are pretty much pure gambling, and you should place them at your own risk. They are generally regarded as not being strategically-sound if you are intending on playing Blackjack in order to obtain long-term profit. With that said, they are still a fun option for the casual gambler. As always, play responsibly!

[@eddie-xi6ls]

I play blackjack at a local casino using the Basic Strategy. I wasn't playing side bets for quite some time until I missed out twice on a side bet that would have paid 100 to 1. (6-7-8- of the same suit) my two cards plus the dealer's up card. Since then I ALWAYS place $5 on the side bet and so far have won two 100 to 1. The side bet also pays several ways such as if my two cards and the dealer's up card total 20 etc. This side bet is my GAMBLING money completely separate from my blackjack basis strategy play.

[@ocjon1965]

never bet 6-7-8 same suit side bet again . . .that is the WORST side bet you could ever do

[@schawnettarobinson8584]

Great explanation: 21+3 “21 + 3” incorporates poker. Merging blackjack and poker.

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

Thanks! :)

[@beverleyguillory2021]

I won $2200 & $2000 in a sitting of 21 + 3. I got three suited 8's & later got a suited 6, 7 & 8. What a thrill !!! Well worth it !

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

Wow! Alway happy to hear about a subscriber's big win...

[@hersheyskwertz9315]

Just don’t sit down at a table that pays 9 to 1 on all side bets. That’s extremely greedy on the casinos part

[@stevendoss5095]

At my local casino, they have an extra side bet called Mini Royal pays 100 to 1. I hit the side bet twice won 1400 bucks.

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

How do you get a mini Royal? Ace King of same suite?

[@stevendoss5095]

@@AllAmericanCasinoGuide mini royal is Ace, King, Queen straight flush.

[@vodkatonic814]

The tables out by me pay 270/1 on the 3 of a kind suited, 180/1 on the royal flush and 90/1 on the 3 of a kind unsuited. Then on the straight and flush they pay 9/1. I try not to play them that often, but one night recently I won all 3 of the big ones with a single dealer over about 3 or 4 shoes. I was playing $5 on each side bet. =)

[@Ryan-es5yp]

You must play at the same casino i do, because the side bets you mentioned are at the one i play at. I hit the 180/1 and 90/1 multiple times and it pays amazing.

[@vodkatonic814]

@@Ryan-es5yp They do add some excitement to the game, but horrible odds. Say you play an average of 80 hands per hour for 5 hours... that's 400 hands. If you play just $5 on each bet that's $4,000 in one night. Now, say you do well and get 20 flushes, that makes up $1,000. Now you have $3,000 to make up just to be even. That's 2 3-of-a-kind suited or 3 royal flushes or 6 3-of-a-kind unsuited. And that's just to become even!

[@eddie-xi6ls]

Hey! Dominic. I've always been told by savvy BJ players NEVER to buy insurance UNLESS.( and you've covered it at the end of the video) a player is a card counter and has a high True Count so he knows there's a lot of high cards left in the shoe and the dealer shows an Ace for an upcard and it's very likely his down card is a ten giving him a blackjack. It's one of the variants card counters will use.

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

This is totally true! This video though assumes the viewer isn't card counting, as its a very advanced technique. But yes we should have mentioned that.

[@Savagemister]

Was playing blackjack last night and a fella next to me, hit a massive side bet......well, he would have, but he's like me and never plays them, (as he told us). Anyway, he was dealt two 7s of diamonds and the dealer's upcard was also the same card. Had he played the side bet, he would have won FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS.

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

Had I bought that $50 worth of bitcoin in 2010 for 5cents a coin I would have like 100million$ so you cannot dwell on your ill timed instincts.

[@FrancisSiuChock]

The biggest component you are missing in this probability of each combination. This is the biggest factor of willingness to bet and play side bets. Payouts vs. Probability are a big factor, also think about the reason why Casinos have side bets to begin with, the edge is still way in favor of the House.

[@howiecd3861]

my question is on the free bet pot of gold side bet. does having a negative true count affect the odds of winning the pot of gold?

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

What pot of gold side bet are you referring too?

[@howiecd3861]

@@AllAmericanCasinoGuide the one with free double down and splits.

[@indexoptions]

Really really good video

[@davidthomas283]

In Laughlin, NV, a casino had a side bet where you can bet $2 more when the dealer and player both had an Ace. If it results in a Blackjack 21, the player would an additional jackpot ($90 etc.) I did and never won!

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

Ya it never ceases to amaze me the number of house specific side bets are out there.

[@casinowinningtips6988]

Good information 🌼 thanks alot 🌼🕵️👍😍

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

You're welcome!

[@a.graham_arts7359]

Side bets are good but in my opinion you shouldnt put more than 1/10th of your main bet on any 1 side. Ex: $10 main bet, $1 on pairs and $1 on 21+3. Tends to give decent results without breaking your bankroll imo.

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

That is a fantastic ratio.

[@Batesymbb1]

Big tip for everyone who’s not going to sleep up on blackjack stop chasing ur losses double ur bet every time u lose the hand before if you think you good at the game n winning big even when u do win a big bet ur probably still triple the amount down 👌🏼

[@Jamesballsworth]

You're a wild lookin' dude

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

Hahahahahah thanks...???

[@moneyindabank]

I wonder what the odds are of getting any pair? At the place I play they payout 11 to 1 so i'm guessing it's around 15 to 1.

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

depends obviously on the number of decks. Its fairly easy to calculate this if you know how many decks the dealer is using.

[@emmanuelvacakis4463]

Insurance is taken when the ratio of 10s to non tens is less than 2-1. Ie, 1.8-1. Side bets are otherwise sucker bets.

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

Correct. But having that info is the key

[@emmanuelvacakis4463]

@@AllAmericanCasinoGuide I used the Revere Point Count and kept a separate count of Aces. That was extremely accurate for me.

[@lovelycaradine1814]

I hit 3 suited 3 of a kind in one night paying 270 -1 I had ten up started with 200 Left with 7500

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

That is some lovely luck, hope you bought yourself something nice.

[@Camman010]

At the government on line casino I play at they have 4 side bets, Hot 3, 21+3, Pairs, and Bust It. The other night I was a bit drunk and it was my first hand at the table. I got 7s and the dealer also got a 7. I was betting $2.00 on all the bets and went from $90.00 to $280.00 I think it was, (I was drunk). If I remember the dealer also had a 5 or 6 card bust so that was also a huge payout. Always play the side bets as I found out just never buy insurance.

[@TheTallMan50]

What's the name of this online casino?

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

That is what I was wondering...

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

I cant recommend you play drunk but I can say insurance is not for me personally despite understanding the mathematical reasoning as to why I would want it. That is one wild side bet scenario though. Congrats! This just anecdotally shows that side bets can be great fun and even a good player strategy. Thanks for sharing.

[@Camman010]

@@TheTallMan50 It is Playnow.com. It is run by the BC government and restricted to only people in British Columbia Canada.

[@mikerod76]

Awesome..I still don't understand!

[@MX-CO]

I was at a casino in Reno that had Royal match , a king and a queen of the same suit was a royal match A lady bet $20 on it and won $500. I couldn't get myself to put $20 on side bet personally. I was putter $1 on it

[@getreal3819]

Just had a straight flush with $100 side bet. Paid 180-1 18k I was down 14k 😢

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

Wow, hope you stopped and pocketed your 4k profit.

[@archiedees2866]

In my experience playing blackjack for over 30 years side bets are "carnival bets" also in Biloxi the 22 + 3 pays 9 to 1 regardless if flush, straight flush, or 3 of a kind. If you going to play the side bets either play every hand or not at all.

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

I tend to agree with you.

[@utkuunlu2630]

I always do this and you are defo right!

[@Ryan-es5yp]

have you seen the side bets at the palace. 256/1 for suited trips, 180/1 for straight flush and 90/1 for trips.

[@archiedees2866]

@@Ryan-es5yp HI Ryan: yes I have in fact I recently won a lot of money on side bets. However if on long run you factor in your blackjack losses you are probably that much ahead, agreed they are fun and tempting. You either hot or not. T

[@jamesmoninger1982]

Good video, but you are not helping your viewers by suggesting they make these high odds bets that have nothing to do with the game of blackjack. In the casino industry, we called these "carnival bets," and I think the reason is obvious.

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

Personally I'm against side bets but appreciate them as an option.

[@spaniardpolo3786]

It’s a good explanation for beginners, but you should explain a more detail description of the ‘house edge’ on these side bets. Not a single good BJ player is gonna bet any of them. Just because the advantage edge is much bigger than the usual 0,5 % of the BJ game ‘Las Vegas standard rules’, playing’basic strategy’ It can be funnier, but it’s not a good idea betting on side bets -mathematically speaking. Regards

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

Totally agree, they are directed more towards pure gamblers, and not to blackjack players who are looking for every strategy in the book to beat the casino. But if the goal is entertainment, they are a fun distraction.

[@spaniardpolo3786]

@@AllAmericanCasinoGuide That’s correct. Side bets are a good attraction to gamblers to increase their gaming time on the table. Regarding to beat the casino in this game, I’m afraid it’s impossible if you aren’t a card counter. Playing perfect with the so called “Las Vegas Strategy”, the house edge is still 0,48 - 0,50 %.

[@VollKaracho209]

thanks, very good explanation.

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

You're welcome. I am glad it was helpful! Keep watching...

[@Raymondcurryjr]

Yesterday a lady next to me won $900 on side bet with a royal flush.

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

I love it when stuff like that happens. I just enjoy the good energy.

[@Raymondcurryjr]

@@AllAmericanCasinoGuide facts i think I was more excited than she was 😅

[@Geloskeelo]

Local casino has a side bet that pays 290 to 1 had a buddy hit it, insane!

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

Nice!!

[@gururfurkansarlmaz48]

Cool

[@sqrachmasda]

I see people killing it with match the dealer I definitely do it sometimes 😅

[@kingstorm7188]

Its like sides are hitting when u shy from em

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

exactly

[@Homepros888]

There is also match the dealer and the 7's side bets.

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

I love those side bets!

[@TheTallMan50]

@@AllAmericanCasinoGuide Me too. I won $4k this past Monday at Ameristar in Vicksburg playing 21+3.

[@qwertyuiop3971]

I turned 13.50 Canadian into 10$ on pokerstars then on pokerstars blackjack I turned 10 to 80 The next day 80 to 100 A little break 100 to 200 The next day 200 to 372 Little break 327 to 450 Then I went on gg poker and turned 13.50 Canadian into 10$ USD And I turned 10$ on blackjack into 203$

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

That is one hell of a run. Congrats! What strategies are you using?

[@qwertyuiop3971]

@@AllAmericanCasinoGuide Thanks I use a mini martingale with a stop loss after doubling down twice unless two or three cycles of losses have passed already then if I note that and my bankroll allows it I go to a 3rd or 4th double down. Basic strategy. Always split AA always splits 88 always double 11 . After several wins instead of reverting to the main bets I reset it to the absolute table minimum so when i lose I try to lose the minimum. Play 1 hand at a time or 3 not 2. When playing 3 hands count how many rounds it's been since a 21+3 or a pp. Make note of it if it's been 5 rounds then add side bets at the minimum with room to increase as the hands go by. Don't play side bets when playing only one hand at a time. Your main bets should never be more than 2% of your chipstack. Ideally they should never be more than 1%. If you have 10$ your starting bets should be 10c. If you had 100$ your starting bets should be no more than 1$ and really even if you have 100$ it's safer for your minimum bet to be 50c . Don't risk ruin. Play within your limits

[@balazsczimrak2938]

@@qwertyuiop3971 Hello Qwerty, i also working on a mini martingale. Can you please explain to me more how you stop loss work? So lets say you start with 1, you loose so bet 2, you loose so bet 4, your next bet will 1 again, reight? And you start doubling after a win again or? Thanks in advance!!!

[@smitthakkar3488]

I made 1000 to 10,000 in just 20 min Cz i won a perfect pair which made 3500 and then i changed table to bigger ones then made it just without side bets when i reached 10,200 I stopped playing 🤐

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

Best time to stop betting is when you hit a big hand and are way up.

[@ocjon1965]

BUSTER BET = BEST SIDE BET

[@bengermanbrowne4378]

play house money black jack ..its on the low

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

Hahahahah

[@ocjon1965]

$13,800 - red 777 - not the same suit . . . .BLAZING 7's game . . $1 bet

[@musatebi486]

the casino I played pays 10x for 3 of a kind and str flush! no bet for you!

[@courtlandwilliams2275]

Blackjack not worth playing period

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

Casinos are banking on players not knowing that.