3:2 $10 blackjack in Vegas?
Mar 11, 2011 | 4:13 pm
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What is a "table minimum"? Is it the amount of money to get a seat at a table and play as many games as you want, or is it the amount of money per game?
Never been to a casino but planning a short Vegas vacation in April
Never been to a casino but planning a short Vegas vacation in April
Mar 12, 2011 | 11:57 am
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The 6:5 has a big impact on the casino edge. However, as you pointed out - if you're there for fun - then 6:5 BJ is still much better (lower house edge) than just about any other game - roulette, craps, 3 card poker, slots, etc etc.
If you do play 6:5, at least I hope you're at one of the those tables which has a go-go girl gyrating behind the dealer (get your money's worth :-)
The gaming industry has done a good job of convincing tourists that they are actually paying for entertainment when gaming. Watch out for 11:10 blackjack coming your way soon...
D.
If you do play 6:5, at least I hope you're at one of the those tables which has a go-go girl gyrating behind the dealer (get your money's worth :-)
The gaming industry has done a good job of convincing tourists that they are actually paying for entertainment when gaming. Watch out for 11:10 blackjack coming your way soon...
D.
I used to be a radical "no 6/5" myself, but let's face it, most people looking for lower limit blackjack are just looking to have fun, most of them don't even know basic strategy. If I don't feel like going off strip, or searching out the near extinct low limit 3/2, I play 6/5 and I don't beat myself up over it anymore.
Mar 12, 2011 | 11:59 am
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Amount bet per game.
If you've never been to a casino, then depending on how much money you come with (and how attached you are to it
) you might want to get some basic knowledge of what to expect and how to play first.
Wizard of Odds is a good place to start.
http://wizardofodds.com/games/
If you really are a complete newbie, start here: http://wizardofodds.com/gambling/etiquette.html
D.
If you've never been to a casino, then depending on how much money you come with (and how attached you are to it
) you might want to get some basic knowledge of what to expect and how to play first. Wizard of Odds is a good place to start.
http://wizardofodds.com/games/
If you really are a complete newbie, start here: http://wizardofodds.com/gambling/etiquette.html
D.
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Mar 12, 2011 | 2:11 pm
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Craps should NOT be listed in this group. It has one of the lowest house edges in the casino; though there are prop bets which are bad. (often when discussing good versus bad games, craps is considered very good based on the advantageous pass/don't pass line + odds wager)
Mar 12, 2011 | 2:15 pm
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Amount bet per game.
If you've never been to a casino, then depending on how much money you come with (and how attached you are to it) you might want to get some basic knowledge of what to expect and how to play first.
Wizard of Odds is a good place to start.
http://wizardofodds.com/games/
If you really are a complete newbie, start here: http://wizardofodds.com/gambling/etiquette.html
D.
If you've never been to a casino, then depending on how much money you come with (and how attached you are to it
) you might want to get some basic knowledge of what to expect and how to play first. Wizard of Odds is a good place to start.
http://wizardofodds.com/games/
If you really are a complete newbie, start here: http://wizardofodds.com/gambling/etiquette.html
D.
I have seen $25 minimums mentioned online. That seems like an outrageous amount of money per game considering a game lasts about 1 minute.
Maybe I just linger around slot machines pretending to play and at least get my free drinks
Mar 12, 2011 | 2:54 pm
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I am less familiar with craps than with other games.
Is playing pass/don't pass plus odds a common wager ? Or do most people play the proposition bets ?
Is playing pass/don't pass plus odds a common wager ? Or do most people play the proposition bets ?
Craps should NOT be listed in this group. It has one of the lowest house edges in the casino; though there are prop bets which are bad. (often when discussing good versus bad games, craps is considered very good based on the advantageous pass/don't pass line + odds wager)
Mar 12, 2011 | 3:13 pm
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Well, outrageous or not depends on how much money you have to burn... I've been through the Belaggio a few times and all their S17 games were $50 up to $500 minimums (yes, for a game that lasts a minute...).
If you're looking for lower mins, try http://wizardofvegas.com/guides/blackjack-survey/. I think some places even have $1 mins (O'Sheas?)
If you're looking for lower mins, try http://wizardofvegas.com/guides/blackjack-survey/. I think some places even have $1 mins (O'Sheas?)
I did check Wizard of Odds. I am familiar with the odds.
I have seen $25 minimums mentioned online. That seems like an outrageous amount of money per game considering a game lasts about 1 minute.
Maybe I just linger around slot machines pretending to play and at least get my free drinks
I have seen $25 minimums mentioned online. That seems like an outrageous amount of money per game considering a game lasts about 1 minute.
Maybe I just linger around slot machines pretending to play and at least get my free drinks
Mar 12, 2011 | 3:24 pm
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Combined house edge on the
pass line and taking odds
1X odds 0.848%
2X odds 0.606%
3-4-5X odds 0.374%
Almost everyone plays the 'line' when they play dice.
Mar 14, 2011 | 1:20 pm
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If you do play 6:5, at least I hope you're at one of the those tables which has a go-go girl gyrating behind the dealer (get your money's worth :-)
The gaming industry has done a good job of convincing tourists that they are actually paying for entertainment when gaming. Watch out for 11:10 blackjack coming your way soon...
D.
The gaming industry has done a good job of convincing tourists that they are actually paying for entertainment when gaming. Watch out for 11:10 blackjack coming your way soon...
D.
Finding a table without go-go girls, pussycats, bikinis......becoming the exception.
Mar 14, 2011 | 1:26 pm
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Do yourself a favor, read up on basic strategy for blackjack before you ever sit down at a table.
Also, read the basics on how to play craps, buy in for $100 at a rambunctious $5 table (not that hard to find), keep your bets basic, and enjoy one of the best times Vegas has to offer.
Also, read the basics on how to play craps, buy in for $100 at a rambunctious $5 table (not that hard to find), keep your bets basic, and enjoy one of the best times Vegas has to offer.
Mar 14, 2011 | 2:36 pm
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Do yourself a favor, read up on basic strategy for blackjack before you ever sit down at a table.
Also, read the basics on how to play craps, buy in for $100 at a rambunctious $5 table (not that hard to find), keep your bets basic, and enjoy one of the best times Vegas has to offer.
Also, read the basics on how to play craps, buy in for $100 at a rambunctious $5 table (not that hard to find), keep your bets basic, and enjoy one of the best times Vegas has to offer.
I have been playing the online games at Wizard of Vegas. Seems like a good source to practice.
Mar 15, 2011 | 8:36 am
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Note the small differences in BS for S17 and H17, for DD and 6D.
Although if you're looking for low stakes you will be playing H17, 8 deck or continuous shuffle machine, perhaps with BJ pays 6:5.... Unless you go off the strip
D.
Although if you're looking for low stakes you will be playing H17, 8 deck or continuous shuffle machine, perhaps with BJ pays 6:5.... Unless you go off the strip
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I am familiar with the basic blackjack strategy. The table is in my head. I also read-up on craps. Never heard of that game before, but if I decide to play I will "bet" the pass line.
I have been playing the online games at Wizard of Vegas. Seems like a good source to practice.
I have been playing the online games at Wizard of Vegas. Seems like a good source to practice.
Sep 21, 2011 | 10:11 am
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Do you know what 6-5 BJ costs you?
6-5 BJ will cost you one average bet per hour at a full table as compared to 3-2 BJ. All other rules changes are quite insignificant compared with this. H17 instead of S17 is only 0.2%, so that would cost only one average bet per 8 hours.