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Pair Play
Introduction
Pair Play is a simple side bet by Pala Interactive that pays 11 to 1 if the player's first two cards form a pair. It is mathematically the same as the two pair bets in baccarat.
Analysis
The following table shows the possible outcomes in a six-deck game, the number used in the Side Bet Blackjack game by Pala Interactive. The lower right cell shows a house edge of 11.25%
Pair Play — Six Decks
| Event | Pays | Combinations | Probability | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 11 | 3,588 | 0.073955 | 0.813505 |
| Lose | -1 | 44,928 | 0.926045 | -0.926045 |
| Total | 48,516 | 1.000000 | -0.112540 |
The next table shows the house edge only for various numbers of decks.
Pair Play — House Edge
| Decks | House Edge |
|---|---|
| 1 | 29.41% |
| 2 | 18.45% |
| 3 | 14.84% |
| 4 | 13.04% |
| 5 | 11.97% |
| 6 | 11.25% |
| 8 | 10.36% |