Playtech, a leader in gaming technology, and service supplier to both live and online casinos, has partnered with Games Marketing to introduce a popular side bet to blackjack games to its live casinos. The 21+3 Blackjack side bet is a sure way to increase a player’s odds in winning each round of blackjack.

 

What is 21 +3 Blackjack?

 

The side bet is actually a combination of blackjack (21) and three-card Poker (+3). Thus 21+3 retains the strategies of a classic blackjack game and the elements of a three-card poker. This particular side bet has the potential to pay up to 100:1 on the original wager.

 

The cards are dealt in the traditional pattern of two up to every player and one up, one down to dealer. The player’s first two cards and the dealer’s up-card is the three-card poker hand. If the three–card combination forms a flush, straight, straight flush, three-of-a-kind or suite three-of-a-kind, the player wins the side bet. The rest of the game is played and paid as what is usual. Bets are independently placed making it possible for a player to win none, one or both bets.

 

Fantastic Side Bet Addition

 

Playtech is quite excited about this new and “fantastic” side bet addition to its partner live casinos. This step further nudged the company’s dedication to provide the “ultimate gaming experience to gamers.”

 

Playtech’s head of live casino innovation Kelvin Kilminster said that 21+3 side bet is one outstanding addition to live casino classic Blackjack game what with the added excitement of a three-card poker.

 

Kilminster is quite positive that 21+3 Blackjack will appeal to players who are familiar with the two card games, and to new players who have yet to try Blackjack. Playing a combination of Blackjack-Poker game is quite fun and rewarding, actually.