Apr 27 2026
Blackjack Card Counting vs. Blackjack Side Bets: Six Decks
One of my informal rules for this blog is that I don’t consider ordinary blackjack card counting (BJCC). Any easy Google search reveals myriad resources that give the minutia of every aspect of BJCC. At least three generations of APs have dedicated themselves to this game. For my purposes, the question is: how does BJCC stack up against card counting blackjack side bets?
Beating the Lucky Pairs Baccarat Side Bet
Lucky Pairs (LP) is one of the names given to the non-proprietary baccarat side bet that simply pays 11-to-1 for a dealt pair. The player can wager on either or both of the Player or Banker side to be dealt a pair. This wager is also available for blackjack (player only), with varying payouts depending on the number of decks used.
Review of "A Favorable Side Bet in Nevada Baccarat," by Thorp and Walden
One of the great heroes of casino game analysis is Edward O. Thorp. He is best known for his seminal work, Beat the Dealer, originally published in 1962. Over 50 years later, it is still in the top five best-selling books on blackjack listed on Amazon. What is not so well-known is that Thorp also published a research article, with co-author William E. Walden, on beating two baccarat side bets.
10 Things To Know Before Playing Ultimate Texas Hold'Em
In poker rooms at live casinos and at online poker sites, Texas Hold’Em is by far the most popular game.
