TriLux

Introduction

TriLux is a side bet in blackjack that depends on the first two cards dealt to the player and the dealer's up card. It has similarities to the traditional side bet but provides the dealer with a fixed bonus for any winning hands. 21+3 This side bet operates using standard decks containing 52 cards.

Rules

1. Winning hands involve a combination of three cards: the two player cards dealt initially and the dealer’s up card.
2. Three different tables are provided below. They present the payouts for players based on their wager, as is standard. They also include the 'Lucky George' bonus, which is a flat amount awarded to the dealer regardless of the player's bet size.
3. You might be curious about the origin of the term 'Lucky George bonus' for the dealer's reward. One explanation could be that a generous customer is referred to as a 'George,' while a less generous one may be termed a 'stiff.' It's also suggested that the dollar bill features George Washington, and during the time this slang was popular, a dollar was considered a decent tip.

Below are three recognized pay tables along with their respective Lucky George bonuses.

I encountered the pay table 4 during my visit to the 7 Cedars casino in Washington on July 28, 2021. I do not recall seeing a Lucky George bonus there, suggesting that it might not be available.

I've heard about pay table 5 being featured at the Silver Sevens casino in Las Vegas on May 17, 2023.

Here is my evaluation of the expected returns for the player based on pay table 1 alongside six decks. The house edge, found in the lower right corner, is calculated to be 12.91%.

Analysis — Pay Table 1

Next, I will analyze the Lucky George bonus available with pay table 1 when using six decks. The dealer's expected earnings, noted in the lower right corner, total approximately £9.68 for every round played.

The subsequent table illustrates the projected returns for both players and the dealer, categorized by the number of decks used in pay table 1.

Here’s my assessment of the expected return for players utilizing pay table 2 and the six decks of cards. The house advantage seen in the lower right corner is 23.25%.

Analysis — Pay Table 2

Pay Table 2 — Analyzing Player Outcomes — Utilizing Six Decks

Pay Table 2 — Lucky George Bonus Analysis — With Six Decks

Now, I will present my analysis of the expected return for players based on pay table 3. The house edge, which can be found in the lower right corner of the table, stands at 17.05%.

Analysis — Pay Table 3

Pay Table 3 — Player Outcome Analysis — Utilized with Six Decks

Pay Table 3 — Lucky George Bonus Analysis — With Six Decks

While this site mainly discusses these games from a player's viewpoint, I will deviate slightly with the following tables. They reveal the expected profits according to the size of the player's wagers and the specifics of pay table 1 across six and two decks. It’s important to note that these figures are lower than the previously mentioned house edge as the casino needs to compensate players for winnings and the Lucky George bonuses.

Combined Casino Cost

House Edge as Seen from the Casino's Viewpoint — Six Decks

Analysis — Pay Table 4

When considering eight decks under the same pay table, version 4 reflects a house edge of 3.71%.

With six decks in play, pay table 5 shows a house edge of 3.24%.

Analysis — Pay Table 5

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External Links

• Wizard of Vegas — Discussion of this side bet.

Written by: Michael Shackleford