What're the Payouts if Player is Dealt 21 with a Matchplay Coupon?

In a recent QOD, it was stated that if a matchplay coupon is restricted to even-money bets, blackjack is a good game to play. What happens if the player is dealt a blackjack? I'm guessing they would get 3-2 on their chip and even money on the match chip. Or would they just get even money on the whole bet?

Good guess!

The standard payout on a matchplay coupon for a natural blackjack is the bonus for the natural, either 3-2 or 6-5, on the base bet. Then you're paid even-money on the coupon.

If your dealer pays the bonus on both the bet and coupon, take it. If he or she tries to pay even money on both, raise a fuss. The way to do that is to call over a floor supervisor, who'll almost certainly know the rule. If not, keep escalating until someone shows up who does.

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black jack Jun-17-2026

Splits and doubles

Make sure you have plenty of cash/chips handy - using a $25 matchplay you can easily lay out over $100 from your pocket when you split and then double…

Bob Nelson Jun-17-2026

Splits

Pretty much count on getting a pair of eights against a dealer 10.  Then split and get two or three more eights…

John Hearn Jun-17-2026

Bob Is Correct

...and wind up with six hands, each totaling 18. Dealer flips a 9 just because that hurts a smidge more. 

A story as old as time, yet I tend to forget it in the moment.

Norman Braverman Jun-17-2026

Splits

I had a similar situation, only without the benefit of a matchplay.  Dealt a pair of 8's against a dealer 14. Split the 8's, got a ten on the first 8, and another 8 on the second. Split a second time, got a ten on the first one and another 8  on the second. Split a third time, and again got a ten on the first card, and a 2 on the second card. Now I double down, and get a 7 on the second card for another 18.  At this point, I had most of my bankroll on the table.  Outcome - dealer bust.  I felt relief more than victory.

JCCoryell Jun-17-2026

splits it is

Took my coupon to the downtown Grand a put down $50 on the table.  Got a pair of 8's. Dealer had a 6.  Threw down another $50 to split. Got a 3 on the 1st hand.  Threw down another $50 to double. Got a 2.  2nd hand got a 9,stayed.  Dealer turned over a 10 then pulled a 5.  Walked to the cart and got my $3 beer and dog.  Hit the D, threw down my coupon and $25.  Got a 16 and busted.  Great coupon! LOL

Question of the Day - 17 June 2026

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