Abstract: A method and apparatus of playing a wagering game of blackjack with playing cards. Normal rules and play of blackjack are used. A second wager is accepted on a multiplier side bet event at the player position. After all cards in the blackjack game are delivered, an occurrence of a blackjack at the player position is identified. The second wager is resolved against second wagers by: a) identifying suit and color matches of playing cards forming the blackjack and a provided side bet active playing card; b) identifying suit, color and rank of the side bet active playing card; c) comparing both i) identified suits and color matches in the blackjack and ii) suit, color and rank of the side bet active playing card; d) resolving the second wager against a according to a combination of c)i) and c)ii); and resolving the first wager according to the rules of blackjack.