Anyone here play Blackjack?

Believe it or not, craps is not the only game in the casino. Savvy players have a back-up plan for when their craps game is off. If Heavy isn't winning at Craps you're likely to find him playing Baccarat, Blackjack, or even Roulette. If the table games aren't working out he may even take a cigar break in the high limit slot area for a little hit-and-run action. But just like craps - you have to plan your play and play your plan. If you have a question on slots, video poker, carnival games or any table games other than craps, this is the place to post. Let's hear about the games you play when you're not playing craps! What's your game? What's your strategy? How's that working out for you? Inquiring minds want to know!

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Anyone here play Blackjack?

Post by mssthis1 » Tue Oct 23, 2018 11:56 am

One of the local casinos has a new side bet that goes like this.

If your first card is ten value card you can increase you bet clear up to table max with a 5% commission. Dealers up card is still hidden at this point.

Has anyone run into this and does anyone have any thoughts? A side count of aces looks worth while with +2 being the number needed to cover the vig along with 10's not being a - count?

I haven't played it yet.

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Re: Anyone here play Blackjack?

Post by r_ventura_23 » Tue Oct 23, 2018 1:11 pm

I used to play and I counted cards. I also kept a side count of Aces. I would love to know what the house advantage is on this bet. Seems like it might have a time and place.

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Re: Anyone here play Blackjack?

Post by heavy » Tue Oct 23, 2018 3:22 pm

Personally, I like blackjack when I can play a heads up game with the dealer. Unfortunately, that's rarely the case. Besides, although I engage in what I'd call "card counting lite," they could still tag me and I don't want that exposure. But the math on this one is simple. On your best day at card counting you might get a fractional percentage advantage over the deck for a fleeting moment or two. Paying a 5% vig on additional funds added to your bet would negate that advantage. It's smoke and mirrors. You have to admire the big brain that came up with this one just for out of the box thinking.
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Re: Anyone here play Blackjack?

Post by Blackcloud » Tue Oct 23, 2018 3:48 pm

UNHH!! BC won't play heads up; BC works on card flow; and several JP methods in support of the triple marty. UNHH!!

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