Game Shows review
Side Bet City is Evolution's 1980s Las Vegas-themed poker side-bet game: the dealer deals a 3-card, a 5-card and a 7-card hand and you bet on what each will make.
It launched on 27 June 2019; the top payout is 1000:1 for a five-card royal flush.
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18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
RTP per bet
| Bet | Payout | RTP | House edge | Cost per $100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Card Hand | Up to 100:1 | 96.69% | 3.31% | $3.31 |
| No Win / All Lose | 0.7:1 | 96.29% | 3.71% | $3.71 |
| 5 Card Hand | Up to 1000:1 | 95.21% | 4.79% | $4.79 |
| 7 Card Hand | Up to 500:1 | 94.34% | 5.66% | $5.66 |
RTP: 100 minus Wizard of Odds' house edges for each bet.
Versions
RTP and default limits of the closest Evolution versions on this site, as we list them.
| Game | RTP | Min bet | Max bet | What sets it apart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side Bet City | 96.69% | $0.50 | $1,000 | 3, 5 and 7-card hands |
| Casino Hold'em | 97.84% | $1 | $5,000 | Dealer qualifies with 4s |
| Ultimate Texas Hold'em | 99.47% | $0.50 | $500 | Raise up to 4x |
| Video Poker | – | $1 | $5,000 | – |
| Caribbean Stud Poker | 94.78% | $1 | $1,000 | Five cards, dealer needs Ace-King |
| Texas Hold'em Bonus Poker | – | $0.50 | $1,000 | No bet after the River |
| 2 Hand Casino Hold'em | 97.84% | $0.50 | $1,000 | One or two hands |
| Three Card Poker | 96.63% | $1 | $1,000 | Pair Plus up to 100:1 |
RTP: the figure we list for each game, which can be its best-bet RTP (– where we list none). Default limits: the figures we list on LiveCasinoRank. Features: Evolution's game pages. Casinos set their own limits on each table.
Cost per hour
Expected cost is stake per round × rounds per hour × house edge. Change the inputs in the calculator to match your own stake and pace.
RTP: the listed figure for each game. Rounds per hour are an assumption for the example; real pace depends on the number of players.
Variance
The 3 Card Hand loses about three rounds in four and pays up to 100:1.
These lose most rounds and pay up to 1000:1 and 500:1 for rare hands.
Limits
The range below is the default we list for the game. Each casino sets its own limits, so the table in your lobby can start higher or stop lower.
| Game | Lowest min | Highest max | Range | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side Bet City | $0.50 | $1,000 |
Default minimum and maximum bet: the figures we list for the game. Check the limits shown at the table before you play.
Published Game Shows games on CasinoRank, best RTP first.
| Game | Software | RTP | House edge | Min. bet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sette e Mezzo Live | Playtech | 99.5% | 0.5% | 1 USD |
| Live Lightning Bac Bo | Evolution Gaming | 98.94% | 1.06% | 0.5 USD |
| Live Bac Bo | Evolution Gaming | 98.87% | 1.13% | 0.5 USD |
| Fan Tan | Evolution Gaming | 98.75% | 1.25% | 0.2 USD |
| Live Football Studio Dice | Evolution Gaming | 97.75% | 2.25% | 1 USD |
| Who Wants to Be A Millionaire Roulette | Playtech | 97.29% | 2.71% | 0.1 USD |
| Live Spin A Win | Playtech | 97.22% | 2.78% | 0.1 USD |
| Side Bet City | Evolution Gaming | – | – | 0.5 USD |
RTP and bets listed for each game.
3 Card Hand: 96.69%; No Win / All Lose: 96.29%; 5 Card Hand: 95.21%; 7 Card Hand: 94.34%, per Wizard of Odds.
At casinos that carry Evolution's live games; the ranked list on this page shows them. Check that the casino accepts players from your country and that online casino play is legal where you live.
Responsible gambling
Licensed casinos check age and identity before they pay out. Play only where online casino play is legal for you.
Responsible gaming →Set deposit, loss and session limits in your casino account before the first bet, and keep to them when a round goes against you.
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Sette e Mezzo Live
Playtech · RTP 99.5%
Live Lightning Bac Bo
Evolution Gaming · RTP 98.94%
Live Bac Bo
Evolution Gaming · RTP 98.87%
Fan Tan
Evolution Gaming · RTP 98.75%
Live Football Studio Dice
Evolution Gaming · RTP 97.75%
Who Wants to Be A Millionaire Roulette
Playtech · RTP 97.29%
Live Spin A Win
Playtech · RTP 97.22%
Adventures Beyond Wonderland
Playtech · RTP 96.82%
