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Introduction
Blazing 7's™ is a blackjack side bet that pays based on the number of sevens in the player's first three cards. Pays start with just one seven in the first two cards and go up to a progressive jackpot for three suited sevens or three sevens in diamonds, depending on the version.
In short: in Pay Table 1, one seven pays 2 for 1, two sevens pay 25 for 1 and three sevens pay 200 for 1; three colored sevens pay 10% of the jackpot and three suited sevens pay 100% of it. The fixed wins return between 47.77% and 51.75% depending on the version and pay table, plus whatever the jackpot meter adds. See also the analysis of blackjack side bets, the main blackjack page and the house edge.
Note: Blazing 7's is trademarked by Bally Gaming.
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Rules
I have heard of two versions of this side bet, as follows:
- Version 1: Wins are based on the first three player cards. Wins for one or two sevens are based on the first two cards only. If the player hits, the first additional card shall count as the third card. If the player splits, then the first card dealt to the first hand shall count as the third card. If the dealer has a blackjack, then the player is capped at two cards.
- Version 2: Wins are based on the first two player cards and the dealer up card. Wins for one or two sevens are based on the player cards only.
To make matters more complicated, not only are there two versions but two pay tables as well, as follow.
Pay Table 1
- Three suited sevens: 100% of jackpot.
- Three colored sevens: 10% of jackpot.
- Three sevens 200 for 1.
- Two sevens 25 for 1.
- One seven 2 for 1.
Pay Table 2
- Three sevens in diamonds: 100% of jackpot.
- Three suited sevens: 10% of jackpot.
- Three colored sevens: 500 for 1.
- Three sevens 200 for 1.
- Two sevens 25 for 1.
- One seven 2 for 1.
Analysis
Between the two versions and two pay tables, there are four possible combinations. For my analysis of all four combinations, six decks of cards is assumed. All wins are on a "for one" basis, meaning the player does not get his original bet back on a win. I have heard of bet amounts of $1 and $5. For statistics where the bet amount matters, I will present them for both a $1 and $5 bet.
Version 1 — Pay Table 1
The following return table is for Version 1 and Pay Table 1.
Version 1 — Pay Table 1 — Six Decks
| Event | Pays | Combinations | Probability | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three suited sevens | 100% of Jackpot | 21,735,360 | 0.000015 | ? |
| Three colored sevens | 10% of Jackpot | 97,809,120 | 0.000068 | ? |
| Three sevens | 200 | 430,360,128 | 0.000301 | 0.060132 |
| Two sevens | 25 | 7,593,011,712 | 0.005305 | 0.132617 |
| One seven | 2 | 203,926,947,840 | 0.142468 | 0.284937 |
| Loser | 0 | 1,219,313,208,960 | 0.851843 | 0.000000 |
| Total | 1,431,383,073,120 | 1.000000 | 0.477686 + ? |
Here is some more information about Version 1 and Pay Table 1.
- Fixed wins = 47.77%
- Return per $1000 in meter ($1) = 2.20%
- Return per $1000 in meter ($5) = 2.44%
- 1% in meter ($1) = $454.17
- 1% in meter ($5) = $2,270.86
- Break-even ($1) = $23,722.09
- Break-even ($5) = $118,610.45
Version 1 — Pay Table 2
The following return table is for Version 1 and Pay Table 2.
Version 1 — Pay Table 2 — Six Decks
| Event | Pays | Combinations | Probability | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three sevens in diamonds | 100% of Jackpot | 5,433,840 | 0.000004 | ? |
| Three suited sevens | 10% of Jackpot | 16,301,520 | 0.000011 | ? |
| Three colored sevens | 500 | 114,110,640 | 0.000080 | 0.039860 |
| Three sevens | 200 | 430,360,128 | 0.000301 | 0.060131 |
| Two sevens | 25 | 7,593,011,712 | 0.005305 | 0.132615 |
| One seven | 2 | 203,926,947,840 | 0.142467 | 0.284934 |
| Loser | 0 | 1,219,313,208,960 | 0.851833 | 0.000000 |
| Total | 1,431,399,374,640 | 1.000000 | 0.517540 + ? |
Here is some more information about Version 1 and Pay Table 2 for both $1 and $5 bets.
- Fixed wins = 51.75%
- Return per $1000 in meter ($1) = 0.49%
- Return per $1000 in meter ($5) = 0.10%
- 1% in meter ($1) = $2,026.33
- 1% in meter ($5) = $10,131.66
- Break-even ($1) = $97,762.40
- Break-even ($5) = $488,812.02
Version 2 — Pay Table 1
The following return table is for Version 2 and Pay Table 1.
Version 2 — Pay Table 1 — Six Decks
| Event | Pays | Combinations | Probability | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three suited sevens | 100% of Jackpot | 480 | 0.000016 | ? |
| Three colored sevens | 10% of Jackpot | 2160 | 0.000072 | ? |
| Three sevens | 200 | 9504 | 0.000316 | 0.063192 |
| Two sevens | 25 | 158976 | 0.005285 | 0.132128 |
| One seven | 2 | 4285440 | 0.142468 | 0.284937 |
| Loser | 0 | 25623360 | 0.851843 | 0.000000 |
| Total | 30079920 | 1.000000 | 0.480257 + ? |
Here is some more information about Version 2 and Pay Table 1 for both $1 and $5 bets.
- Fixed wins = 48.03%
- Return per $1000 in meter ($1) = 2.31%
- Return per $1000 in meter ($5) = 0.46%
- 1% in meter ($1) = $432.18
- 1% in meter ($5) = $2,160.91
- Break-even ($1) = $22,462.41
- Break-even ($5) = $112,312.07
Version 2 — Pay Table 2
The following return table is for Version 2 and Pay Table 2.
Version 2 — Pay Table 2 — Six Decks
| Event | Pays | Combinations | Probability | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three sevens in diamonds | 100% of Jackpot | 120 | 0.000004 | ? |
| Three suited sevens | 10% of Jackpot | 360 | 0.000012 | ? |
| Three colored sevens | 500 | 2160 | 0.000072 | 0.035904 |
| Three sevens | 200 | 9504 | 0.000316 | 0.063192 |
| Two sevens | 25 | 158976 | 0.005285 | 0.132128 |
| One seven | 2 | 4285440 | 0.142468 | 0.284937 |
| Loser | 0 | 25623360 | 0.851843 | 0.000000 |
| Total | 30079920 | 1.000000 | 0.516161 + ? |
Here is some more information about Version 2 and Pay Table 2.
- Fixed wins = 51.62%
- Return per $1000 in meter ($1) = 0.52%
- Return per $1000 in meter ($5) = 0.10%
- 1% in meter ($1) = $1,928.20
- 1% in meter ($5) = $9,641.00
- Break-even ($1) = $100,216.92
- Break-even ($5) = $501,084.62
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Internal Links
For a huge list of all kinds of blackjack side bets, please see my blackjack appendix 8.
External Links
- Washington State approval letter.
- LE BLAZING 7’S PROGRESSIF — Rules as found at the Club Pierre Charron in Paris.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Blazing 7's blackjack side bet?
It is a blackjack side bet that pays based on the number of sevens in the player's first three cards. Wins start with one seven in the first two cards and go up to a progressive jackpot.
What is the Blazing 7's payout chart?
Under Pay Table 1, one seven pays 2 for 1, two sevens 25 for 1, three sevens 200 for 1, three colored sevens 10% of the jackpot and three suited sevens 100% of the jackpot. Pay Table 2 pays 500 for 1 on three colored sevens, 10% of the jackpot on three suited sevens and 100% on three sevens in diamonds, with the same 200, 25 and 2 for 1 pays below that. All wins are "for one", so the original bet is not returned.
What are the odds of winning Blazing 7's?
With Version 1, Pay Table 1 and six decks, one seven comes up with probability 0.142468, two sevens 0.005305 and three sevens 0.000301, and the bet loses with probability 0.851843. Version 2 differs slightly, for example 0.005285 for two sevens and 0.000316 for three sevens.
Is Blazing 7's a progressive, and when does it break even?
Yes, the top hands pay a percentage of a progressive jackpot. For Version 1, Pay Table 1 with a $1 bet, the bet breaks even when the meter reaches $23,722.09, and each $1000 in the meter adds 2.20% to the return.
What are the two versions of Blazing 7's?
In Version 1, wins are based on the player's first three cards, with the first hit card (or the first card dealt to the first split hand) counting as the third card. In Version 2, wins are based on the player's first two cards and the dealer up card. In both, wins for one or two sevens use only the player's cards.