Perfect Pairs
Blackjack Perfect Pairs 21+3®, developed by Realistic Games, is no different to the one that you will find in a land based Casino. With some of the most common side bets available, you will find this familiar game perfect at Aspers Casino Online. Perfect Pairs Blackjack. This game must be loaded in a new window due to your browser's security policy. The game may take a few seconds to load, please do not be discouraged by a black screen.
Merging a classic strategic game of blackjack with a game-of-chance based side bet, RTG Perfect Pairs release has all the characteristic features of a regular blackjack with one exciting attribute - the additional betting area for all potential pairs of equal value cards that have the same or different suit. And, of course, an extremely high payout potential.
Game Rules & Features
Betting on the main area employs all the regular rules of blackjack where the object of the game is to beat the dealer's hand with 21 or less. The player can opt for hit, stand, or double down on any two cards. A pair of equal value cards can be split and the player may continue to hit each separate hand. However, splitting Aces allows for only one extra card on each hand.
Players can also place a side stake, betting that they will have a pair of same cards. The pairs can be Mixed, Same Colour or Perfect (both same suit and colour), in which case they have the highest payout ratio. The players are allowed to place an insurance bet if the dealer has an Ace and the dealer must stand on hard 17 and hit on soft.
Payouts & RTP
Standard play only pays out according to 1:1, 2:1 and 3:2 ratio – 1 to 1 for a regular hand, 2 to 1 for insurance and 3 to 2 if a player has a blackjack. Payments are a lot higher for a side perfect pair bet and pay 25:1 for a perfect, 12:1 for a coloured and 6:1 for a mixed pair. The expected RTP percentage is 99.52% and RTG limits the bets on $100, with the minimum of $1.00.
Recommended Tips
As far as the main bet is concerned, basic strategic rules can be followed. The best option for all high value hands is to stand – the higher the hand the higher the risk of busting if you decide to draw a card. Doubling down is recommended if the player has 11. With a 10 value hand, players should not double if the upcard is and Ace or ten. In most cases, sticking to the basic strategy, careful splitting and placing lower perfect pair bets is the safest way to ensure a long and profitable gameplay.
RTG Perfect Pairs Summary
The appeal of Perfect Pairs is that it can be played by different profile players, regardless of their styles and preferences, as it combines the adrenaline rush of true gambling and the strategic character of old school blackjack.
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Introduction
I'm aware of two side bets calling themselves Perfect Pair or Perfect Pairs. I'll divide them into a version 1 and version 2.
Version 1
Version 1 goes by the plural name Perfect Pairs. It may be found in casinos in Australia, Macau, and London. It pays if the player's first two cards are a pair. The following table shows the specifics. A 'perfect pair' is two identical cards (like two ace of spades). A 'colored pair' is two cards of the same rank and color (like the ace of spades and ace of clubs). There are four pay tables that I am aware of, which are referred to as A to D below. The following four tables show how the odds of each pay table.
Internet casinos using live dealer studios by Evolution Gaming the following pay table.
Pay Table A — 8 decks
| Hand | Pays | Combinations | Probability | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect pair | 25 | 1456 | 0.016867 | 0.421687 |
| Colored pair | 12 | 1664 | 0.019277 | 0.231325 |
| Red/black pair | 6 | 3328 | 0.038554 | 0.231325 |
| Non-pair | -1 | 79872 | 0.925301 | -0.925301 |
| Total | 86320 | 1 | -0.040964 |
Pay Table B — 8 decks
| Hand | Pays | Combintions | Probability | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect pair | 30 | 1456 | 0.016867 | 0.506024 |
| Colored pair | 10 | 1664 | 0.019277 | 0.192771 |
| Red/black pair | 5 | 3328 | 0.038554 | 0.192771 |
| Non-pair | -1 | 79872 | 0.925301 | -0.925301 |
| Total | 86320 | 1 | -0.033735 |
Pay Table C — 8 decks
| Hand | Pays | Combintions | Probability | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect pair | 25 | 1456 | 0.016867 | 0.421687 |
| Colored pair | 12 | 1664 | 0.019277 | 0.231325 |
| Red/black pair | 5 | 3328 | 0.038554 | 0.192771 |
| Non-pair | -1 | 79872 | 0.925301 | -0.925301 |
| Total | 86320 | 1 | -0.079518 |
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Pay Table D — 8 decks
| Hand | Pays | Combintions | Probability | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect pair | 25 | 1456 | 0.016867 | 0.421687 |
| Colored pair | 15 | 1664 | 0.019277 | 0.289157 |
| Red/black pair | 5 | 3328 | 0.038554 | 0.192771 |
| Non-pair | -1 | 79872 | 0.925301 | -0.925301 |
| Total | 86320 | 1 | -0.021687 |
The next table shows the expected return under all four pay tables, according to the number of decks.
Perfect Pairs Expected Returns
| Decks | Pay Table A | Pay Table B | Pay Table C | Pay Table D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | -0.223301 | -0.252427 | -0.262136 | -0.203883 |
| 4 | -0.101449 | -0.106280 | -0.140097 | -0.082126 |
| 5 | -0.077220 | -0.077220 | -0.115830 | -0.057915 |
| 6 | -0.061093 | -0.057878 | -0.099678 | -0.041801 |
| 8 | -0.040964 | -0.033735 | -0.079518 | -0.021687 |
Version 2
Version 2 goes by the singular name Perfect Pair. It can be found at Internet casinos using live dealer software by Evolution Gaming. Despite the singular title, it pays for one or two Perfect Pairs. A Perfect Pair is defined by the player's or dealer's initial two cards matching in both rank and suit.
Evolution uses eight decks in the blackjack game, so I am basing this return table on eight decks. The lower right cell shows a house edge of 8.05%.
Version 2 — 8 Decks
| Event | Pays | Combinations | Probability | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two perfect pairs | 200 | 2,101,008 | 0.000285 | 0.056941 |
| One perfect pair | 25 | 244,747,776 | 0.033166 | 0.829138 |
| Zero perfect pairs | -1 | 7,132,734,336 | 0.966550 | -0.966550 |
| Total | 7,379,583,120 | 1.000000 | -0.080470 |
Next, here is the house edge for 2, 4, 6, and 8 decks.
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Version 2 House Edge
| Decks | House Edge |
|---|---|
| 2 | 48.08% |
| 4 | 21.50% |
| 6 | 12.54% |
| 8 | 8.05% |
There is another version of version 2 that pays 25 to 1 for one or two perfect pairs. The house edge on that, assuming eight decks, is 13.03%. This side bet is also seen in baccarat, where I have a separate page for it.