Super 4 Blackjack Progressive Jackpot
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As the name suggests, progressive blackjack offers a prize pool that grows over time. Whenever a player makes a side bet, a portion of the wager goes into the jackpot. Over time the jackpot rises until a lucky fan lands four suited aces to win the prize. Of course, online games with progressive blackjack isn't an all or nothing proposition.
- . If the dealer has a blackjack, the Super 4 Bonus will pay odds. Royal Flush (Diamonds) wins the top Progressive Jackpot.See posted paytable for other odds. JACKPOT BLACKJACK. Jackpot Blackjack will pay odds when a player makes a Three-of-a-Kind of Jacks, Queens, Kings or Aces using the player’s two cards and the dealer’s upcard.
- Included in our NEW STAX Super 4 Blackjack is a Must Hit Progressive Jackpot. The Must Hit Progressive feature will be randomly triggered after the hand is completed. No additional wagering required to qualify and it could hit at any time regardless of your hand. Now, that's what we call getting #LuckyAtLIVE!
- Wendell Holmes turned a $5 wager into a $686,142 win at the casino on Feb. 15 after hitting the Super 4 Blackjack Progressive jackpot.
Introduction
Bonus Jackpot is a progressive 'red light' side bet I noticed on two games, blackjack and Super Three Card, at the Rampart casino on February 2, 2019. A reader submitted a picture of another pay table found elsewhere.
Rules
Bonus Jackpot is a side bet that can be tacked onto any game that uses at least three decks. I believe it was intended for six- and eight-deck games. I believe the bet amount can be $1 or $5. Wins in blackjack, as well as Super Three Card, are based on the player's initial two cards and the dealer's up card. Following are the two known pay tables based on $1 bets.
Pay Table 1
| Event | Pays |
|---|---|
| Suited three of a kind (J-K) | Jackpot |
| Suited three of a kind (all other) | $125 |
| Straight flush | $25 |
| Three of a kind (unsuited) | $20 |
| Straight | $6 |
| Flush | $2 |
Super 4 Blackjack Progressive Jackpot
Following is pay table 2 based on a $1 bet.
Pay Table 2
| Event | Pays |
|---|---|
| Suited suited aces | Jackpot |
| Suited three of a kind (all other) | $125 |
| Straight flush | $25 |
| Three of a kind (unsuited) | $20 |
| Straight | $6 |
| Flush | $2 |
Pay Table 1 Analysis
The following table shows my analysis for a six-deck game using pay table 1 on a $1 bet.
Pay Table 1 — Six Decks
| Event | Pays | Combinations | Probability | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suited three of a kind (J-K) | Jackpot | 240 | 0.000048 | ? |
| Suited three of a kind (all other) | 125 | 800 | 0.000160 | 0.019947 |
| Straight flush | 25 | 10,368 | 0.002068 | 0.051702 |
| Three of a kind (unsuited) | 20 | 25,272 | 0.005041 | 0.100819 |
| Straight | 6 | 155,520 | 0.031021 | 0.186128 |
| Flush | 2 | 292,896 | 0.058424 | 0.116847 |
| All other | 0 | 4,528,224 | 0.903239 | 0.000000 |
| Total | 5,013,320 | 1.000000 | 0.475444 + ? |
The six-deck table above shows that the fixed wins contribute 47.54% to the return. At a $1 bet, for every $1,000 in the jackpot, the return goes up by 4.79%. The break-even meter point for a $1 bet is $10,957.37. At a $5 bet, for every $1,000 in the jackpot, the return goes up by 0.96%. The break-even meter point for a $5 bet is $54,786.83.
The following table shows my analysis for an eight-deck game.
Pay Table 1 — Eight Decks
| Event | Pays | Combinations | Probability | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suited three of a kind (J-K) | Jackpot | 672 | 0.000056 | ? |
| Suited three of a kind (all other) | 125 | 2,240 | 0.000188 | 0.023505 |
| Straight flush | 25 | 24,576 | 0.002063 | 0.051578 |
| Three of a kind (unsuited) | 20 | 61,568 | 0.005169 | 0.103370 |
| Straight | 6 | 368,640 | 0.030947 | 0.185679 |
| Flush | 2 | 700,928 | 0.058841 | 0.117683 |
| All other | 0 | 10,753,536 | 0.902736 | 0.000000 |
| Total | 11,912,160 | 1.000000 | 0.481815 + ? |
The eight-deck table above shows that the fixed wins contribute 48.18% to the return. At a $1 bet, for every $1,000 in the jackpot, the return goes up by 5.64%. The break-even meter point for a $1 bet is $9,185.57. At a $5 bet, for every $1,000 in the jackpot, the return goes up by 1.13%. The break-even meter point for a $5 bet is $45,927.86.
Pay Table 2 Analysis
The following table shows my analysis for a six-deck game using pay table 2 on a $1 bet.
Pay Table 2 — Six Decks
| Event | Pays | Combinations | Probability | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suited suited aces | Jackpot | 60 | 0.000012 | ? |
| Suited three of a kind (all other) | 125 | 600 | 0.000120 | 0.014960 |
| Straight flush | 25 | 10,368 | 0.002068 | 0.051702 |
| Three of a kind (unsuited) | 20 | 25,272 | 0.005041 | 0.100819 |
| Straight | 6 | 155,520 | 0.031021 | 0.186128 |
| Flush | 2 | 293,276 | 0.058499 | 0.116999 |
| All other | 0 | 4,528,224 | 0.903239 | 0.000000 |
| Total | 5,013,320 | 1.000000 | 0.470609 + ? |
Super 4 Blackjack Progressive Jackpot Winners
The six-deck table above shows that the fixed wins contribute 47.06% to the return. At a $1 bet, for every $1,000 in the jackpot, the return goes up by 1.20%. The break-even meter point for a $1 bet is $44,233.47 . At a $5 bet, for every $1,000 in the jackpot, the return goes up by 0.24%. The break-even meter point for a $5 bet is $221,167.33.
The following table shows my analysis of pay table 2 for an eight-deck game.
Super 4 Blackjack Progressive Jackpot Results
Pay Table 2 — Eight Decks
| Event | Pays | Combinations | Probability | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suited suited aces | Jackpot | 168 | 0.000014 | ? |
| Suited three of a kind (all other) | 125 | 1,680 | 0.000141 | 0.017629 |
| Straight flush | 25 | 24,576 | 0.002063 | 0.051578 |
| Three of a kind (unsuited) | 20 | 61,568 | 0.005169 | 0.103370 |
| Straight | 6 | 368,640 | 0.030947 | 0.185679 |
| Flush | 2 | 701,992 | 0.058931 | 0.117861 |
| All other | 0 | 10,753,536 | 0.902736 | 0.000000 |
| Total | 11,912,160 | 1.000000 | 0.476117 + ? |
The eight-deck table above shows that the fixed wins contribute 47.61% to the return. At a $1 bet, for every $1,000 in the jackpot, the return goes up by 1.41%. The break-even meter point for a $1 bet is $37,146.29. At a $5 bet, for every $1,000 in the jackpot, the return goes up by 0.28%. The break-even meter point for a $5 bet is $185,731.43.
External Links
Discussion of Bonus Jackpot in my forum at Wizard of Vegas.
Written by: Michael Shackleford