Bonus blackjack is yet another variation but is one of the more simple variations. Bonus blackjack is not too complicated but has just like every variation a few different rules that you need to know before you start.

Bonus blackjack is played with one or two decks of 52 cards which are shuffled every time a new game begins which means that the chance of being able to count cards has been taken down to a minimum. This does not mean that you are not sometimes very able to make an educated guess as to what kind of card might be coming. If a table shows 12 cards with a value of ten, then you know that there are only a few left so you know the odds of receiving a card with a value of ten have increased.

Ther are various forms of Bonus Blackjack but in all of them when you place your initial bet you can also place a bet in the bonus ring. By placing a bet in the bonus ring you are betting on a variety of outcomes depending on the table at which you are seated but for example you could be betting on two cards with the same suite or a blackjack consisting of a Jack and an Ace. This is a side bet and is only for your first two cards (initial deal) and not for any other cards you may draw during the game.

If you win the bonus bet you will get paid according to the pay table which again depending on the game you are playing could be something like:

Jack and Ace of Spades: 50:1

Jack and Ace of any suit: 25:1

Any two cards with the same suit: 5:2

Just like all the different variations of the bonus blackjack be careful, as these side bets are also not in your favour. If you crunch the numbers you will soon see that the pay out on the different combinations do not at all match up with the probability of getting these combinations.

This does not mean that it cannot be fun and that it is not profitable, it just means that on the long term you will be making a loss. This kind of side bet can of course make a big difference if you get blackjack of Ace and Jack of spades. This will pay you 50:1 and no doubt bring your balance well into the plus. It is a fun thing to do if you are looking to make some real money and are willing to take the risk