Blackjack is a game that is classic in pretty much every sense, as from Monte Carlo to Manchester, it appears that everyone is getting involved with the game of 21. The luck of the cards is something that many players find incredibly hard to resist. Giving the game even more added mystique, it appears that a player with a certain penchant for risk has put his luck to good use. Making the blackjack table at Coventry Grosvenor Casino home, a 39-year-old shopkeeper scooped a whopping while £111,968 while playing via side bets.
How He Won
The appeal of blackjack is clear, as the game really does mesh together luck and skill seamlessly. In this instance, the winning player has chosen to remain anonymous, but what has been made known is how exactly the win came about. He was playing with the Ace King Suited side bet in effect, when the dealer laid down the cards to help him secure his six-figure payout. Looking at the side bet in more detail, what is attached to it are three different jackpots, of which one is the labelled the “Mega Jackpot”. The “Mega Jackpot” is won when both the dealer and the player each hold an Ace and a King of the same suit.
Blackjack Side Bets Becoming Popular
Considering the size of the payout, it is no shock to see the manager of Coventry Grosvenor Casino move quickly to comment, he said, “We are thrilled to have a big money winner. It’s always a great boost to the atmosphere when a jackpot is won, it creates a real buzz on the floor.” What this massive payout is lending weight too is that blackjack side bets are only becoming more popular both online and offline. Just a few months ago, Carol Errington tried her luck with the same Ace King Suited side bet in fact and scooped a £20,000 prize.From £20,000 to more than £100,000, there are now more reasons than ever to give the blackjack tables a try.