Table-game strategy

Perfect Pairs calculator

Editable blackjack side-bet paytable

Return to player

95.9036 %

House edge

4.0964 %

Expected net result

−0.4096 ₽

Win probability

7.4699 %

Perfect pair

1.6867 %

Same-color pair

1.9277 %

Mixed-color pair

3.8554 %

How it works

After one card there are d−1 identical cards, d same-color cards of the other suit and 2d opposite-color cards of the same rank. The three paying pair categories do not overlap.

Eight decks with 25:1, 12:1 and 6:1 payouts give RTP 95.904%, a house edge of 4.096%.

Two initial cards from a fresh shoe without replacement. Payouts are profit odds and the winning stake is returned. This is Perfect Pairs, not 21+3 or Lucky Ladies.

RTP = [(d−1)(perfect+1) + d(colored+1) + 2d(mixed+1)] / (52d−1)

Reviewed August 28, 2026PlusEV Lab editorial teamCalculation methodology

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How the Perfect Pairs calculator works

After one card there are d−1 identical cards, d same-color cards of the other suit and 2d opposite-color cards of the same rank. The three paying pair categories do not overlap.