How to Use the Royal Match Side Bet
Whether playing in an actual casino or an online casino, in blackjack, side bets are additional wagers that players can place on certain events happening within a standard game. There are several common blackjack side bets that you may have already come across. These include Perfect Pairs, 21+3, Insurance, and Over/Under 13. Another one you may have seen is the Royal Match side bet.
What Is The Royal Match Side Bet?
You will find the Royal Match side bet in several blackjack variants. It is offered before the round begins and is entirely independent of the main game. Therefore, you can win a round and lose a side bet or win a side bet but lose a round.
The Royal Match side bet pays out if you land on two suited cards, with two different permutations. Any two suited cards will payout at 5:2, while getting a King-Queen suited pair pays out at 25:1.
How Royal Match Pays
Any Two Suited Cards (5:2)
A simple win if your first two cards are of the same suit (e.g., 5♣ + 9♣). Instant payout regardless of your final hand.
Suited King + Queen (25:1)
A “Royal Match” occurs when your two cards are a King and Queen of the same suit. Higher reward reflects the rarity.
Crown Treasure (1,000:1 or Progressive Jackpot)
Some casinos offer a jackpot payout if both you and the dealer have a Royal Match. Can be fixed (typically 1,000:1) or part of a progressive pool depending on the variant
Blackjack Terminology That You’ll Need To Know
Here’s some other basic terminology you should know when playing Blackjack.
Hitting and Standing
In order for the dealer to know whether you are wanting to take an additional card, a player would say “hit.” However, if a player says “stand,” they’re informing the dealer they no longer wish to carry on their turn.
Doubling Down
By commenting “doubling down,” you are telling the dealer that you will only take one more card after your initially dealt two. The bold strategy also keeps the additional card face down until the end of the game.
Splitting
If you’re dealt a pair of numbers/picture cards then you have the opportunity to split them into two separate games. A player would need to match the initial bet, doubling the chance of defeat but also the chances of victory. The dealer would then treat each hand as a separate game, with the player hitting/standing as they see fit.
Surrendering
In this scenario, a player is refunded half their opening stake if they fold/surrender their opening pair without drawing any additional cards.
Late Surrender
If this rule is in play, then a Blackjack player can surrender their hand, and lose half of their wager only, after the dealer checks for Blackjack – a player throws in their cards and the round continues without them.
Strategies and Considerations
While most advice says to avoid side bets, Royal Match offers a few strategic advantages:
Best RTP among side bets: Lower edge than 21+3 or Over/Under bets. Still, the main blackjack game remains more favorable.
Card counting potential: Suited side bets like Royal Match can be slightly beaten by advantage players using composition-dependent counts, though it’s rare to find playable conditions today, particularly with online casinos.
Budget-friendly entertainment: Treat it as a small luxury wager—play low, enjoy the excitement, but don’t let it dominate your session.
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