help computing blackjack odds

morkinva

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Down atlantic city at the claridge, they had a different blackjack. The dealer shows both his cards, but you lose on a push.

Are your odds better or worst than regular blackjack with this setup?
 

waylman

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how are they worse? seems like they should be better if you know what you have to beat.
 

brtspears2

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If I know one thing about casinos, if it seems the rules are changed to YOUR advantage, its acutally for their benifit.

Just learn to play the real way. Besides I bet this way also pays 1:1 on blackjacks, heh.
 

Beau

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Originally posted by: waylman
how are they worse? seems like they should be better if you know what you have to beat.

You know what you have to beat, but it's still a game of chance. It becomes worse by your losing on a push.
 

Legendary

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Knowing what you have to beat doesn't increase the probability of you getting the card you need to beat them.
It's all in your head.
 

morkinva

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Originally posted by: Legendary
Knowing what you have to beat doesn't increase the probability of you getting the card you need to beat them.
It's all in your head.

Yes but knowing you're already beat will allow you to hit in a situation where you'd never consider hitting. Also, if you see dealer has a potential breaker (10 - 6), then not hitting on a 15 would be a of great help.
 

Gunslinger08

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Your odds of winning still go down, trust me.

Either way, you aren't going to win.. just go blow your money on hookers and drugs.