What Is Perfect Pairs in Blackjack?

Perfect pairs in Blackjack is a side bet where you wager that your first two cards will form a pair. There are three possible outcomes. Firstly, the “Perfect Pair” is where both cards match in rank and suit (e.g., two red 8s). Then, the “Coloured Pair” is where the cards match in rank and colour but not suit (e.g., a red 8 and a red 8 of different suits). Lastly, a “Mixed Pair”, where the cards match in rank but differ in both colour and suit (e.g., a red 8 and a black 8).

How to Play Perfect Pairs Blackjack?

To play perfect pairs in blackjack, you need to follow the standard rules of blackjack with the added option of making a side bet on whether your first two cards will form a pair. Here’s how to play:

1. Place your main bet: Start by placing your standard blackjack bet on the table;
2. Place the perfect pairs side bet: This is an additional, optional wager. You can choose to place it alongside your main bet, or skip it if you prefer;
3. Receive two cards: After the dealer deals the cards, check if your two initial cards are a pair. If they are, you win the perfect pairs side bet based on the type of pair;
4. Evaluate the pair:

• A perfect pair pays the highest payout and can occur when both cards match in rank and suit (e.g., two red 8s);
• A coloured pair involves matching cards in rank and colour but different suits (e.g., a red 8 and a red 8 of different suits);
• A mixed pair consists of two matching cards in rank but different colours and suits (e.g., a red 8 and a black 8).

 5. Play regular blackjack: After finishing the side bet, play your regular blackjack game. Aim to get a hand total as close to 21 as possible without going over, with the dealer trying to beat your hand.

Note: If your pair wins, you get paid according to the payout structure for that pair. If you don’t win the perfect pairs bet, you can continue playing the main blackjack game.

Blackjack Games with the Perfect Pairs Side Bet

At our casino, we offer a variety of exciting blackjack games featuring the Perfect Pairs side bet. Some of the most popular games include Blackjack MH Perfect Pairs and Blackjack MH 21+3, both from Gaming Corps, as well as Perfect Pairs Blackjack from Felt. Also, players can enjoy Eclipse Blackjack 1 and Blackjack Manchester, both of which are provided by OnAir Entertainment. For those who enjoy timeless blackjack or want to try something new with side bets, these games have it all.

Perfect Pairs Blackjack Strategy and Tips

While perfect pairs in blackjack is a game of chance, some strategies can help you increase your chances, or at least they’ll help you manage your bets more effectively:

1.Understand the odds and payout:

• Perfect pair: Pays the highest (typically 25:1) and occurs when both cards match in rank and suit;
• Coloured pair: Pays lower than a perfect pair (typically 12:1) and involves matching rank and colour but different suits;
• Mixed pair: Pays the lowest (typically 6:1) and consists of matching rank but different colours and suits.

2. Limit perfect pair bets: Perfect pairs is a fun, but risky bet with a high house edge. Try to limit how much you use it, and don’t rely too much on it;

3. Basic blackjack strategy: The best way to increase your chances in blackjack is to focus on the basic strategy for the main game. Here are some tips:

• Always hit on 8 or lower;
• Stand on 17 or higher;
• Double down on 11;
• Split pairs of aces and 8s;
• Never split 10s or face cards.

4. Bankroll management: It’s important to manage your bankroll wisely. Only place small side bets if you can afford to lose them, and focus more on the primary blackjack game where the house edge is lower;

5. Pay attention to the cards in play: While this doesn’t give you an exact prediction, knowing that certain cards have been dealt might give you a sense of whether a pair is likely;

6. Practice: Many online casinos offer free blackjack games online or in apps, so try them and learn the gameplay and rules before playing for real money.

Alternative Side Bets in Online Blackjack

Blackjack is one of the most played games at Casino Days. To enhance your gameplay, there are some side bets that you should know about that will help you increase your chances of winning.

21+3

The 21+3 side bet combines the player’s two cards with the dealer’s face-up card to form a three-card hand. The goal is to create a hand that forms a poker-style combination, as follows:

• Flush: Three cards of the same suit;
• Straight: Three consecutive cards in numerical order;
• Three-of-a-kind: Three cards of the same rank;
• Straight flush: A combination of both a straight and a flush;
• Suited trips: Three cards of the same rank and suit (pays the highest).

Insurance

Insurance is a side bet that can be placed when the dealer’s upcard is an Ace. The bet allows you to wager up to half of your original bet that the dealer has a blackjack. If the dealer has a blackjack, you win the insurance bet at 2:1, but you lose your original bet if the dealer doesn’t have it. Generally, this bet has a high house edge, so most players avoid it as it’s a bet against your main hand.

Lucky Lucky

The Lucky Lucky side bet is available in some online blackjack versions. It allows you to bet that the player’s first two cards, combined with the dealer’s upcard, will form a specific combination, as:

• Suited 21 (a hand with a suited Ace and a 10-value card);
• Any 21 (a hand total of 21);
• Two pair or three-of-a-kind.

Bonus Blackjack

Bonus blackjack offers a payout if the player is dealt certain blackjack hands, typically involving blackjack (Ace + 10-value card) or combinations of cards that add up to specific totals.

• Blackjack: Pays a fixed amount, often 3:2 or 6:5, in addition to any regular blackjack payout;
• Pair of Aces: Pays a bonus if you are dealt a pair of Aces;
• 5-card Charlie: Pays a bonus if the player reaches 21 without busting, using five cards.

Buster Blackjack

In Buster blackjack, you bet on whether the dealer will bust, and how many cards it will take for them to do so. If the dealer busts, the side bet wins, and the payout increases with the number of cards the dealer takes to bust. For example:

• Dealer busts with 3 cards: Pays 2:1;
• Dealer busts with 4 cards: Pays 3:1;
• Dealer busts with 5 or more cards: Pays 5:1 or higher.

Super Sevens

In Super Sevens, you’re betting that your first card (or cards) will be a 7 or a set of 7s. Some versions of Super Sevens increase the payout if you have multiple 7s in your hand:

• Single 7: Pays 3:1;
• Two 7s: Pays higher, often 50:1 or more;
• Three 7: Pays a jackpot, sometimes as high as 500:1 or more.

Royal Match

In Royal Match, you bet on whether your first two cards will be suited. If you have a King and Queen of the same suit, the bet pays a large payout, often 25:1. If your first two cards are simply suited, the payout is usually much smaller, such as 3:1.

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