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19/11/2000 Edition No. 2
Blackjack Odds
LATEST:
Australian casinos are becoming more ‘green’ conscious. In
line with the state’s restaurant policy, there is now no smoking allowed
close to gaming tables at Star City. Expect more casinos to go this way
by mid-2001, when other states’ laws come into effect, or if casinos want
to head off any future smoking related staff litigation. Also, some Wrest
Point tables now have a clear outside view of the Derwent River, giving
gamblers some idea whether it’s midday or midnight. Apparently there has
been plenty of refurbishing happening recently at Australia’s oldest casino.
How bad for you are bonuses such as Magnificent 7’s (Crown’s baby; 8
decks)?
Two 7’s mixed suits pays 50/1 (should pay 242/1).
Two 7’s same suit: pays 150/1 (should pay 831/1)
Three 7’s mixed suits: pays 500/1 (should pay 3,102/1).
Three 7’s same suit: pays 7,770/1 (should pay 53,179/1).
In an extreme case, a Basic Strategy Blackjack player flat-betting $10
with $1 side wager, would lose around five cents on the hand, but 80 cents
on the side wager!! Try telling this gambler they are losing 16 times
faster than they should, and listen to the variety of excuses usually
beginning with "I know, but I could win $7770", etc....
TIP:
Occasionally attempt to tip a dealer who has been particularly
‘generous’ to you on a shoe. Dealers can’t accept tips in Australia and
this may give the impression to the pit that you are a mug punter who
has a carefree attitude about his or her money.
LAUGH:
Proud, self-important youngish Frenchman bustles up to the
table mid-shoe and typically bangs down his two bets of a few hundred
each. Playing like a complete imbecile, the ultimate came when he attempted
to draw a card on hard 18 against the dealer’s seven! The dealer waited
and waited for this guy to change his obvious mistaken signal, but pride
got in the road: he busted and an unlikely dealer 21 followed.
MYTH:
‘Counting is cheating’
Incorrect. Casinos are the ones on dodgy ground when they restrict/bar
good players. Casinos readily admit that Blackjack is a game of skill
at their "How to Play’ tables, then turn around and discriminate
against the people who attract others to the game! Unfortunately, not
having the big money and lawyers to tread some difficult legal ground,
means the card-counter can be branded a cheat with little recourse.
Best of Betting!
‘CC’
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