Note About "Bonus Rounds"
Unlike slots, Speed Blackjack doesn't have traditional bonus rounds. Instead, it offers side bets that provide additional winning opportunities alongside the main game.
Perfect Pairs Side Bet
95.90% RTPBet on whether your first two cards will be a pair. Three types of pairs with different payouts:
| Pair Type | Description | Payout |
|---|---|---|
| Perfect Pair | Same rank, same suit (e.g., K♥ K♥) | 25:1 |
| Colored Pair | Same rank, same color (e.g., K♥ K♦) | 12:1 |
| Mixed Pair | Same rank, different color (e.g., K♥ K♠) | 6:1 |
Probability of Each Outcome
- • Perfect Pair: ~1.69%
- • Colored Pair: ~1.93%
- • Mixed Pair: ~3.86%
- • No Pair: ~92.52%
21+3 Side Bet
96.30% RTPCombines your first two cards with the dealer's upcard to make poker hands:
| Hand | Description | Payout |
|---|---|---|
| Suited Trips | Three of a kind, same suit | 100:1 |
| Straight Flush | Three consecutive cards, same suit | 40:1 |
| Three of a Kind | Three cards of same rank | 30:1 |
| Straight | Three consecutive cards | 10:1 |
| Flush | Three cards of same suit | 5:1 |
Insurance Bet
92.32% RTP - AvoidInsurance is offered when the dealer shows an Ace. It's a side bet that the dealer has blackjack.
Why You Should Never Take Insurance
- ✗House edge is 7.68% - one of the worst bets in the casino
- ✗Even with a blackjack yourself, "even money" is mathematically inferior
- ✗Dealer only has blackjack 30.8% of the time when showing an Ace
Side Bet Strategy
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For Optimal Returns
Skip all side bets. They significantly increase the house edge and reduce your expected value.
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For Entertainment
If you enjoy side bets, limit them to a small portion (5-10%) of your total wagering to minimize impact.
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Best Side Bet
If you must play a side bet, 21+3 has slightly better RTP (96.30%) than Perfect Pairs (95.90%).