What Blackjack Side Bets Actually Are
A blackjack side bet is an optional wager placed before the deal, separate from your main hand. It pays based on specific card combinations — like suited pairs, three-card poker hands, or high-value totals — rather than whether you beat the dealer. Studios like Evolution and Pragmatic Play Live build side bet rounds directly into their blackjack tables, so you see the
option right on screen when you load the game on your phone. The payouts for each side bet vary by combination; a suited Perfect Pair typically pays more than an off-suit pair, while a 21+3 Flush pays less than a Straight Flush. Each table shows the pay table before you confirm your wager.
- Perfect Pairs at Evolution tables
- 21+3 poker hand wager
- Hot 3 card total bet
- Bust It dealer bust wager