Perfect Pairs (Version 1)

Introduction

The first version of the Perfect Pair side bet rewards players if either the Player or Banker achieves an identical pair, matching in both rank and suit, within the first two cards. This type of bet can be found at online casinos featuring live dealers, particularly those powered by Playtech or BetConstruct.

Rules

1. Typically, Baccarat is played using eight decks, although sometimes only six decks are utilized.
2. A win on the Perfect Pairs bet occurs if either the Player's or Banker's hand contains a 'Perfect Pair' in the first two dealt cards. A 'Perfect Pair' is comprised of two cards that are the same in both rank and suit.

This initial version differs from the next version in that the latter offers higher payouts if both the Player and Banker end up with a Perfect Pair. version 2 The table below illustrates my findings using eight decks, resulting in a payout of 25 to 1, with the house edge displayed in the bottom right corner at 13.03%.

Analysis

The following analysis for eight decks shows a payout of 26 to 1, with the house edge indicated in the lower right corner at 9.68%.

In this table, for six decks, I provide my analysis with a payout of 25 to 1, noting that the house edge is 17.07%, as shown in the bottom right cell.

The subsequent table includes my analysis with six decks at a payout of 26 to 1. The lower right corner reveals a house edge of 13.88%.

This table outlines the house edge for both six and eight decks for payout rates of 25, 26, 27, and 28 to 1.

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Win Pays 25 to 1 — Eight Decks

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