They involve predicting which cards the player, and sometimes the dealer will receive. Wagers are made before any cards are dealt and each side bet is based on chance rather than skill, although you can count cards to help you choose the most likely combinations for your best side bets.

Are Blackjack side bets worth it? The majority of side bets feature only a small chance of winning (as their large payouts suggest) and cannot be applied with conventional Blackjack strategy, meaning they offer the dealer and house a far greater edge than in the standard game.