{"id":40440,"date":"2024-06-05T04:59:42","date_gmt":"2024-06-05T09:59:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/blog\/?p=40440"},"modified":"2024-08-29T09:45:14","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T14:45:14","slug":"blackjack-side-bets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/blog\/blackjack-side-bets\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Blackjack Side Bets: Are They Worth It?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Side bets in blackjack are optional wagers which can be made in addition to the standard one-hand bet. The side bet is independent of the outcome of the original blackjack hand. This means you can lose your main bet, but still win the side bet, or vice versa. Though an entertaining addition to the game, most blackjack side bets are ultimately not worth the cost. Let’s explore them in more detail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you make a $10 wager in the main betting area, you can also make another wager to the \u201cside\u201d of this main wager, depending on the table. Let’s say you place $5 on that spot. This additional side wager will now play independently to the main bet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The photo below shows a standard blackjack table which also offers a “Pair Square<\/a>” side bet. <\/p>\n\n\n