Spanish 21's bonus payouts are what make the game exciting and mathematically favorable. These bonuses apply regardless of what the dealer has.
Multi-Card 21 Bonuses
5-Card 21
Pays 3:2 (1.5 to 1)
Example: A-2-3-2-3
6-Card 21
Pays 2:1
Example: A-2-2-2-2-2
7+ Card 21
Pays 3:1
Very rare but possible
Special Combination Bonuses
6-7-8 Mixed Suits
Pays 3:2 (1.5 to 1)
Any combination of 6, 7, 8
6-7-8 Same Suit
Pays 2:1
All spades, hearts, etc.
7-7-7 Mixed Suits
Pays 3:2 (1.5 to 1)
Three sevens, any suits
7-7-7 Same Suit
Pays 2:1
Three sevens, same suit
Bonus Payment Rules:
- • Bonuses are paid even if dealer also has 21
- • Only one bonus per hand (highest one applies)
- • Bonuses apply to original bet amount only
- • Must achieve exact combination (order doesn't matter)
Example Scenarios
Scenario 1: You bet $20 and get A-2-3-2-3 (5-card 21)
Result: Win $30 (3:2 bonus) even if dealer has 21
Result: Win $30 (3:2 bonus) even if dealer has 21
Scenario 2: You bet $25 and get 6♠-7♠-8♠
Result: Win $50 (2:1 bonus) plus original bet back
Result: Win $50 (2:1 bonus) plus original bet back