Fire Blackjack Side Bet

Introduction

After over a decade of not encountering it, I finally came across this particular bet, under a different name, at the Palms casino in Managua, Nicaragua, on April 29, 2013. Here, it’s referred to as the Fuego bet, translating to 'fire.' The payout structure differs, as illustrated in the subsequent pay table. For the Streak bet, they base decisions on the first hand that is played. While there are some variations in rules, the game still utilizes six decks, and the dealer stands on a soft 17. To keep the analysis straightforward, I will assume the same 47.51% net win rate that I apply under the Atlantic City game rules. Streak Well-founded strategies and insights pertaining to casino offerings such as blackjack, craps, roulette, and many other games.

Written by: Michael Shackleford