Effects of the Rule Variations in Blackjack
Blackjack is undoubtedly the most popular table game on the casino floors. However
if blackjack were only introduced today
the game would never be accepted in any casino. The main reason is that through the use of basic strategy
players can cut off the house edge of the game to about 0.5%. When Edward O. Thorp introduced the book “Beat the Dealer” in 1963
it exposed the reality that blackjack can really be beaten by any player who masters card counting. And a player who has the knowledge of some basic blackjack strategy can have the chance to even out the game. Because of that book
the popularity of blackjack was increased significantly because many players crowded to casinos in the attempt of beating the blackjack dealer. To counteract it
casinos opted to add more decks that are used in blackjack
thus making it a little bit harder for card counters. But using the basic strategy in multiple deck game will still lower the house edge to less than 1%. But when it comes to reality
only a very few players are taking their time to learn and put into practice the card counting strategy. And many of those attempting to use card counting do fail often than succeed. Besides
of the millions of players out there
only a very small percentage is spending their time or taking the effort to play blackjack using the basic strategy in a perfect way. Even if the house edge of blackjack is lesser than 1% but for an average player who don’t use basic strategy
the house edge rises to about 2%. You may think that casinos profit largely in blackjack through this way
but there are casinos that make some changes in the blackjack rules in the recent years to get more revenue from all players. There is the shuffling machine that speeds up a blackjack game. There are some changes of the blackjack rules like doubling down after a split is not allowed anymore. These rule variations in blackjack may seem to be minor but there is a new change in the rule that casinos adopted today that will make a major impact on a blackjack game. For the natural
there are casinos that will be paying six to five instead of three to two. This blackjack rule variation do increases the house edge to about 1.5%. For a player who uses basic strategy
the house will now be 2% and that’s is one kind of blackjack game that you should truly avoid. If you are playing blackjack and the payout for the natural is not three to two
you should not just walk away from that table but run away from it. Find the casino that offers the best deal for a blackjack player like you.
Am I getting this right?
Can I use the Samsung Blackjack as my mp3/video player? I’m considering getting a new Samsung Blackjack as a mp3 player for commuting/general travel. I can get it for 75 bucks from cingular and apparently a 2gb microsd card is only about 30
so I can have a nice
fully featured mp3 player/organizer/nice new phone for 100 dollars. My question to the askmefi audience is if there’s a potential downside I’m missing here. Does anyone have experience with the blackjack? Is the audio output good enough for semi-regular mp3 usage? Will I be able to install some sort of codec package to play my downloaded tv shows? I think it uses Windows Mobile 5
so are there any equivalents of vlc media player for WM5? I guess general impressions are welcome too. I’ve read the cnet review
and they seemed largely impressed
with the only potential downside in that there’s no wi-fi (hey – I’d love to skip this question and go for an iphone – but I don’t have 500 bucks to spare). Thanks all.
Can I get a swanky Vegas gambling experience – but with low limits?
I’m currently staying in Las Vegas and it seems silly not to have a go at playing some roulette and maybe some blackjack. The GF would like to try playing some slots. Where can we go on the mid-strip which is suitably classy but at the same time has low limits? We’re currently staying at the Mirage and whilst their casino looks nice
the limits seem to be $10+. Considering that I’m only budgeting $100
this isn’t going to get me very far. As such
I’d like any recommendations on places on the strip which: 1. Are swanky (so we at least have a decent Vegas experience) 2. Have low limit slots (to keep the GF happy) 3. Have low limit roulette and blackjack (say $2-$5) so that I can at least place more than 10 bets. 4. Are on the strip and ideally not too far away from the Mirage (as it’ll probably be the last thing we do before going back to the hotel). I don’t plan to make an evening of it as our itinerary is pretty booked up
so maybe only an hour. Many thanks!
The Game of Blackjack
We take a look here at blackjack’s history and its growing popularity amongst gamblers. Blackjack is a unique game
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Effects of the Rule Variations in Blackjack
Blackjack is a popular table game in casinos that can be beaten by players who uses card counting and basic strategy perfectly. Casinos countered this phenomenon by changing some rules in blackjack to increase the house edge.
Enjoying Blackjack in an online casino
Playing blackjack on a live casino or online casino is a good experience. It follows the same rules but the only difference is that you can play in the privacy of your own home. You should also remember some techniques about the game because it can help you a lot in the game.
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Can I get a swanky Vegas gambling experience – but with low limits?
I’m currently staying in Las Vegas and it seems silly not to have a go at playing some roulette and maybe some blackjack. The GF would like to try playing some slots. Where can we go on the mid-strip which is suitably classy but at the same time has low limits? We’re currently staying at the Mirage and whilst their casino looks nice
the limits seem to be $10+. Considering that I’m only budgeting $100
this isn’t going to get me very far. As such
I’d like any recommendations on places on the strip which: 1. Are swanky (so we at least have a decent Vegas experience) 2. Have low limit slots (to keep the GF happy) 3. Have low limit roulette and blackjack (say $2-$5) so that I can at least place more than 10 bets. 4. Are on the strip and ideally not too far away from the Mirage (as it’ll probably be the last thing we do before going back to the hotel). I don’t plan to make an evening of it as our itinerary is pretty booked up
so maybe only an hour. Many thanks!
Math and Odds and Blackjack
What are the chances
in blackjack
that I will start with 15
and the dealer will be showing a 10 (or face card worth 10)? Despite the fact that my buddy thinks the odds of this are near 100%
I’ve tried to calculate the actual odds (assuming a single deck). I’ve come up with 2.62% -ish. Not really sure if I’m right. I started with all the possible hands I could have. 2652 (52 * 51) Then I figured out how many hands would give me 15. 64 hands with a 10 (or equivalent) and a 5. 64 hands with a 5 and a 10. 16 hands with a 9 and a 6. 16 hands with a 6 and a 9. 16 hands with an 8 and a 7. 16 hands with a 7 and an 8. 16 hands with an ace and a 4. 16 hands with a 4 and an ace. These fall into two groups
those that have a 10
and therefore deprive the dealer of one
and those that don’t. 128 hands have a 10. 96 hands are 15 some other way. If I have a 10
she has 15 cards left
out of 50
to get a 10. If I don’t she has 16 out of 50. So my odds of making a 15 using a 10 (or face card) are 4.8%. Her odds of then having a 10 showing are 30%. So we have a 1.44% chance of that happening. -Plus- Me making 15 some other way: 3.7%. And her having a 10 showing: 32%. Gives us 1.18% for that second scenario. So 2.62% of my having 15 and the dealer showing a 10 or face card. Two questions. Assuming a single deck
is this correct? Assuming multiple decks
what changes (if anything)? If I’m wrong
where did I go wrong? (It would help my brain to have a combination of english and math to explain where I went wrong
rather than just something like “you should have used a factorial for possible hands 52!-4!”
etc…) Thanks.
blackjack II
electric boogaloo
I got a cheap blackjack II
and I’m happy with it for the most part. However
I’m having trouble finding a headset/hands free set up for my car… I’m trying to avoid a bluetooth for price concerns and also
well – I find them dorky. I’d prefer a headset that sits around the ear like these or these. I cant seem to find one for the blackjack II
and opted for an earbud. The earbud suuucks
and doesnt seem to actually stay in my ear. The problem seems to be the jack that plugs into the phone is weird (see link for photo). Does anyone have a blackjack II and have a good headset? I’ve tried lots of googling
but to no avail. I’ll break down and buy a bluetooth if I have to
but for the small amount of time that I’d use the headset in my car (cali law) it just doesnt seem to make sense.
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