Bonus Pairs Blackjackby PartyGaming

In this game you will try to put together a hand that adds up as close to 21 as possible without going over in order to beat the dealer's hand. There is also the option of placing a side bet that predicts that your first two cards will be a pair. A mixed black and red pair pays 6:1, mixed pair of the same color but different suits pays 12:1 and an exact pair – matching rank and suit – pays 25:1. The Bonus bet is separate from the main bet and is settled as soon as the first two cards are shown. Regular game play then commences as it normally would. You must play the main game in order to place a bonus bet, but you can play the main game without the optional side bet.

The game is played with 8 decks. Cards are shuffled after 20% of the shoe has been depleted. Dealer hits soft 17 and stands on hard 17. Players can split up to three times. Dealer peeks for blackjack. Surrender is allowed only on your first two cards. If the dealer has blackjack your entire wager will be lost but if dealer does not have blackjack half of your wager will be returned if you opt to surrender.