Bad Beat Blackjack® is a side bet for standard blackjack games. The side bet wins when the player has a strong hand but gets beaten by the dealer.
How To Play
- Each player places a wager in the additional bet spot near the main wagering area.
- If the player stands on an initial 19 or 20 but his hand loses to the dealer, he wins the Bad Beat bet:
- If the player loses with a two-card 20, the bet pays 30-to-1
- If the player loses with a two-card 19, the bet pays 10-to-1.
- If the player pushes with a two-card 19, 20, or natural 21, the bet pays 5-to-1.
- If the player wins their hand with a two-card 19, 20, or 21, the Bad Beat wager pushes, and if the player doesn’t stand on a 19, 20, or 21, the Bad Beat wager loses.
- If the player starts with a pair and splits, the Bad Beat wager applies to the first split hand.
- In a 6-deck game where the dealer hits soft 17, the house edge for this paytable is 5.37%.
