Payout Guide
Power Blackjack Payouts
Complete breakdown of all payout rates and how power doubles affect your returns.
Standard Payouts
Blackjack (Natural 21)
3:2Ace + J/Q/K
Regular Win
1:1Beat the dealer
Insurance
2:1Dealer shows Ace
Push (Tie)
0Same total as dealer
Power Double Payouts
When you power double and win, your payout is multiplied:
2x Power Double Win
2:1Standard double
3x Power Double Win
3:1Triple power
4x Power Double Win
4:1Maximum power
Payout Examples ($10 Base Bet)
| Outcome | Total Bet | Payout | Net Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackjack | $10 | $15 | +$15 |
| Regular Win | $10 | $10 | +$10 |
| 2x Double Win | $20 | $20 | +$20 |
| 3x Double Win | $30 | $30 | +$30 |
| 4x Double Win | $40 | $40 | +$40 |
| 4x Double Loss | $40 | $0 | -$40 |
| Push | $10 | $10 | $0 |
Blackjack Frequency Impact
The modified deck (no 9s/10s) affects blackjack frequency:
4.83%
Standard Blackjack
1 in 20.7 hands
3.91%
Power Blackjack
1 in 25.6 hands
You'll hit fewer natural blackjacks, but power doubles compensate by offering bigger wins on strong double situations.
Insurance Payout Analysis
Not Recommended
Insurance pays 2:1 but the odds don't justify the bet. With the modified deck, the house edge on insurance is approximately 6-7%.
Insurance Math
- Insurance bet: Half your original bet
- Pays: 2:1 if dealer has blackjack
- Expected value: Negative (-6% to -7%)
- Verdict: Always decline insurance
Quick Payouts
Blackjack3:2
Regular Win1:1
2x Double2:1
3x Double3:1
4x Double4:1
Insurance2:1
Maximize Payouts
The biggest payouts come from successful 4x power doubles. Focus on finding premium double situations (11 vs weak dealer) to maximize your returns.