Super Sevens Blackjack Calculator: Chasing the Triple Seven

Super Sevens is a blackjack side bet where you win for getting 7s—one 7 pays, two 7s pay more, and three suited 7s can pay 5000:1. Our calculator reveals why this exciting bet carries one of the higher house edges among side bets.

What Is Super Sevens?

Super Sevens is a side bet where you win if your cards include 7s. The first 7 pays 3:1, two 7s pay more (especially suited), and if dealer's upcard is also a 7, three suited 7s pay the maximum—typically 5000:1.

Quick Answer: Super Sevens = bet on getting 7s. First 7: 3:1. Two unsuited 7s: 50:1. Two suited 7s: 100:1. Three unsuited 7s: 500:1. Three suited 7s: 5000:1. House edge: 11-12%. High variance. Jackpot extremely rare. Entertainment expense only.

How to Use Our Calculator

Use the Super Sevens Calculator →

Calculate the odds of each 7-based combination.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Enter Deck Count: Casino setup

2. Enter Pay Table: Your casino's structure

3. View 7 Probabilities: Each combination

4. Calculate House Edge: True cost

5. Understand Reality: Behind the payouts

Input Fields Explained

Field	Description	Example
Decks Used	Shoe size	6 decks
First 7 Probability	One seven	14.1%
Two 7s Probability	Paired	0.58%
Three 7s Probability	With dealer	0.12%
Top Payout	Three suited	5000:1
House Edge	True cost	11.4%

Payout Structure

Standard Pay Table

Super Sevens payouts:

First card is 7: 3:1
Second card is 7 (unsuited): 50:1
Second card is 7 (suited): 100:1
Third card is 7 (unsuited): 500:1
Third card is 7 (suited): 5000:1

Third card = dealer's upcard
Builds progressively

Progressive Variants

Some casinos offer progressive:

Three suited 7s = Progressive jackpot
Often $10,000+
Jackpot resets after hit

Same terrible odds
Just bigger potential prize

How It Works

Step-by-Step Building

The Super Sevens sequence:

1. First card dealt
   - Is it 7? → 3:1 win
   - Not 7? → Bet continues

2. Second card dealt
   - Two 7s unsuited? → 50:1
   - Two 7s suited? → 100:1
   - Just one 7? → 3:1 only
   - No 7s? → Lose bet

3. Dealer's upcard
   - Three 7s unsuited? → 500:1
   - Three 7s suited? → 5000:1
   - Less than three 7s? → Pay for what you have

Important Rules

Key mechanics:

Second 7 must follow first 7
Not about any two 7s
Sequential building required

Dealer's card is "third"
Creates the jackpot potential
Three-card combination

Probability Analysis

Getting the First 7

First card is 7:

6-deck shoe:
24 sevens / 312 cards = 7.7%

After first position:
Slightly different odds
~14.1% for any 7 in first two cards

Getting Two 7s

Both cards are 7s:

Two unsuited 7s: ~0.48%
Two suited 7s: ~0.10%
Total paired 7s: ~0.58%

Much rarer
Big jump in difficulty

The Triple Seven

Three 7s (including dealer):

Three unsuited: ~0.09%
Three suited: ~0.023%

Extremely rare!
5000:1 payout seems fair
But occurs too rarely

House Edge Analysis

Typical Edge

Standard Super Sevens:

House edge: 11.4%

Compare to:
Blackjack: 0.5%
Perfect Pairs: 2-4%
21+3: 3-8%
Lucky Ladies: 17-25%

High edge category
Not the worst, but bad

Why Edge Is High

Edge mechanism:

Lower payouts on common outcomes
3:1 for first 7 (most wins)
Jackpot probability too low
Doesn't offset small wins

Net result: ~11% edge
House keeps significant portion

Real-World Examples

Example 1: Single 7

Most common win:

Side bet: $5
Your first card: 7♠
Your second card: K♦

Result: ONE 7

Payout: $5 × 3 = $15

~7.7% of first cards
Most frequent outcome

Example 2: Two Suited 7s

Solid hit:

Side bet: $5
Your first card: 7♥
Your second card: 7♥

Result: TWO SUITED 7s!

Payout: $5 × 100 = $500

~0.10% of hands
Great when hit

Example 3: Jackpot Dream

Maximum payout:

Side bet: $5
Your first card: 7♦
Your second card: 7♦
Dealer upcard: 7♦

Result: THREE SUITED 7s!!!

Payout: $5 × 5000 = $25,000

~0.023% of hands
1 in 4,300 approximately
Lifetime experience

Example 4: No Seven

Typical result:

Side bet: $5
Your first card: J♣
Your second card: 9♠

Result: NO 7

Lose: $5

~85% of hands
Expected outcome

Comparison to Other Side Bets

Edge Ranking

House edge comparison:

Perfect Pairs: 2-4%
21+3: 3-8%
Match the Dealer: 3-4%
Super Sevens: 11-12%
Lucky Ladies: 17-25%

Super Sevens = high edge
Better than Lucky Ladies
Worse than most others

Variance Comparison

Volatility levels:

Super Sevens: Very high
(Jackpot potential, many losses)

Perfect Pairs: Medium
21+3: Medium
Lucky Ladies: Extreme

High variance bet
Boom or bust pattern

Strategy Considerations

No Strategy Possible

Pure luck bet:

Can't influence which cards
Random 7s or not
No skill element

Only decision: bet or not
Entertainment expense

Bankroll Impact

Super Sevens effect:

Main bet: $25
Side bet: $5
100 hands

Main game loss: ~$12.50
Side bet loss: ~$57.00

Side bet = 5× more losses!
Consider carefully

Common Mistakes

1. Chasing the Jackpot

Mistake: Playing for 5000:1 Problem: 1 in 4,300+ odds Fix: Accept as unlikely bonus

2. Large Side Bets

Mistake: $10-25 per hand Problem: 11% edge compounds fast Fix: Tiny bets only ($1-2)

3. Regular Betting

Mistake: Every hand for hours Problem: Expected loss adds up Fix: Occasional fun only

4. Expecting Wins

Mistake: Feeling "due" for 7s Problem: Each hand independent Fix: Understand probability

Frequently Asked Questions

How often will I get a 7?

First card 7 happens ~7.7% of hands. Any 7 in first two cards ~14%. Paired 7s only ~0.6%.

Is the 5000:1 payout fair?

No. True odds are approximately 1 in 4,300 for three suited 7s. Fair payout would be ~4300:1. House profits on the gap.

Which Super Sevens win is most common?

Single 7 paying 3:1. This makes up most of your wins but doesn't offset all the losses.

Should I play Super Sevens?

Only if: entertainment budget, tiny bets, accept likely losses. Not for serious gambling.

Does deck count matter?

Slightly. More decks = marginally more 7s possible. Effect is minimal compared to pay table.

Is Super Sevens better than Lucky Ladies?

Yes. 11% edge beats 17-25%. But both are poor bets mathematically.

Pro Tips

• 11% edge is high: Worse than most side bets

• Jackpot is rare: 1 in 4,300+ hands

• First 7 is common: ~8% of hands

• Tiny bets only: $1-2 maximum

• Entertainment expense: Budget accordingly

Related Calculators

• Blackjack Odds Calculator - Main game
• Perfect Pairs Calculator - Better edge
• 21+3 Calculator - Better edge
• House Edge Calculator - Compare games
• Expected Value Calculator - Bet analysis

Conclusion

Super Sevens offers jackpot excitement with three suited 7s paying 5000:1—but the 11.4% house edge and microscopic jackpot odds make it a costly entertainment bet. Our calculator reveals why the 3:1 payout for a single 7 dominates your wins while still leaving you losing overall.

Calculate Super Sevens Odds Now →

That dream of 7♦-7♦-7♦ paying $25,000 on a $5 bet happens about once in 4,300 hands. Our calculator shows why Super Sevens is pure entertainment with an 11%+ house edge.