I need some black jack tips

[JohnCU]

I'm in Vegas on business but have a lot of free time so I got one of those little cards that tell you when it's best to stand or hit etc and memorized it and have been playing according to those rules but it's not working damnit.

 

[ManyBeers]

Tips

 

[blipblop]

I'm guessing you just want basic strategy? If I were you, I would just print one of those cards and use it. They're completely legal if you don't mind holding it while you play.

crap, i saw you got one of those cards. They will work, are you playing at 6/8 deck shoes or double deck?

 

[spidey07]

You're allowed to take the card with you to the table. Just lay it on the table and follow that or ask the dealer "what's the card say?". The "card" is for 6 deck assuming totally random cards each time. Follow it to the letter and you'll give the house around 1.5% I think. But it depends on the rules and if they pay 1.5 for blackjack.

You will run into really crappy cards and there isn't anything you can do but bet the minimum, but if you feel or see lots of little cards then bet bigger. tip your dealer and your drink lady and you'll be fine.

 

[JohnCU]

Originally posted by: spidey07
You're allowed to take the card with you to the table. Just lay it on the table and follow that or ask the dealer "what's the card say?". The "card" is for 6 deck assuming totally random cards each time. Follow it to the letter and you'll give the house around 1.5% I think. But it depends on the rules and if they pay 1.5 for blackjack.

You will run into really crappy cards and there isn't anything you can do but bet the minimum, but if you feel or see lots of little cards then bet bigger. tip your dealer and your drink lady and you'll be fine.

i can't find any tables lower than a min bet of $10, is that as low as it goes nowadays in vegas?

 

[se7en]

tip #1 - Don't lose

/end thread

 

[SSSnail]

Tip #1 on Blackjack...

Go to a Crabs table, pick the guy with the most chips and is winning, bet after him.

 

[IronWing]

Here ya' go...have fun.

 

[JohnCU]

Originally posted by: SSSnail
Tip #1 on Blackjack...

Go to a Crabs table, pick the guy with the most chips and is winning, bet after him.

Crabs?

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: JohnCU

Originally posted by: spidey07
You're allowed to take the card with you to the table. Just lay it on the table and follow that or ask the dealer "what's the card say?". The "card" is for 6 deck assuming totally random cards each time. Follow it to the letter and you'll give the house around 1.5% I think. But it depends on the rules and if they pay 1.5 for blackjack.

You will run into really crappy cards and there isn't anything you can do but bet the minimum, but if you feel or see lots of little cards then bet bigger. tip your dealer and your drink lady and you'll be fine.

i can't find any tables lower than a min bet of $10, is that as low as it goes nowadays in vegas?

Depends on where and when you're playing. Where are you staying? The 5 dollar tables are out there, but they'll be packed...ask a boss where they are and they'll tell you.

If you want to play this game you'll need a bankroll to absorb the bad cards. 10 dollar table means 200 bucks min.

 

[Deeko]

Count cards...they love that!

 

[JohnCU]

Originally posted by: spidey07

Originally posted by: JohnCU

Originally posted by: spidey07
You're allowed to take the card with you to the table. Just lay it on the table and follow that or ask the dealer "what's the card say?". The "card" is for 6 deck assuming totally random cards each time. Follow it to the letter and you'll give the house around 1.5% I think. But it depends on the rules and if they pay 1.5 for blackjack.

You will run into really crappy cards and there isn't anything you can do but bet the minimum, but if you feel or see lots of little cards then bet bigger. tip your dealer and your drink lady and you'll be fine.

i can't find any tables lower than a min bet of $10, is that as low as it goes nowadays in vegas?

Depends on where and when you're playing. Where are you staying? The 5 dollar tables are out there, but they'll be packed...ask a boss where they are and they'll tell you.

If you want to play this game you'll need a bankroll to absorb the bad cards. 10 dollar table means 200 bucks min.

I'm at Harrahs.

 

[dethman]

Originally posted by: JohnCU

Originally posted by: SSSnail
Tip #1 on Blackjack...

Go to a Crabs table, pick the guy with the most chips and is winning, bet after him.

Crabs?

maybe he'll pick up some crabs during the after hours activities.

 

[dethman]

if you want to play $5 go to downtown vegas

 

[compuwiz1]

We're off to see the wizard, the wonderful wizard of odds. :music:

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: JohnCU

Originally posted by: spidey07

Originally posted by: JohnCU

Originally posted by: spidey07
You're allowed to take the card with you to the table. Just lay it on the table and follow that or ask the dealer "what's the card say?". The "card" is for 6 deck assuming totally random cards each time. Follow it to the letter and you'll give the house around 1.5% I think. But it depends on the rules and if they pay 1.5 for blackjack.

You will run into really crappy cards and there isn't anything you can do but bet the minimum, but if you feel or see lots of little cards then bet bigger. tip your dealer and your drink lady and you'll be fine.

i can't find any tables lower than a min bet of $10, is that as low as it goes nowadays in vegas?

Depends on where and when you're playing. Where are you staying? The 5 dollar tables are out there, but they'll be packed...ask a boss where they are and they'll tell you.

If you want to play this game you'll need a bankroll to absorb the bad cards. 10 dollar table means 200 bucks min.

I'm at Harrahs.

I haven't played at Harrahs in a long time. I don't live in vegas or even on the west coast, just a visitor a few times a year. Run over to Bellagio, they'll have 5 dollar tables. But for the most part 5 dollar tables are hard to find on the strip except for casino royale. Downtown vegas 5 buck tables are all over the place.

I am by no means an expert on vegas table gaming, just some guy that likes to play a few times a month. So take it for what you will.

 

[GagHalfrunt]

Originally posted by: JohnCU
I'm in Vegas on business but have a lot of free time so I got one of those little cards that tell you when it's best to stand or hit etc and memorized it and have been playing according to those rules but it's not working damnit.

The reason it's not working is because even if you play every hand perfectly the odds favor the house. Either be smart enough to not play or smart enough to accept that you're going to lose.

 

[compuwiz1]

Originally posted by: GagHalfrunt

Originally posted by: JohnCU
I'm in Vegas on business but have a lot of free time so I got one of those little cards that tell you when it's best to stand or hit etc and memorized it and have been playing according to those rules but it's not working damnit.

The reason it's not working is because even if you play every hand perfectly the odds favor the house. Either be smart enough to not play or smart enough to accept that you're going to lose.

Or, learn to count cards and even if you can do that, it doesn't mean you always get the right cards, but a player can have a small edge, if counting is mastered and you have proper discipline.

So, then why isn't everyone a professional gambler? Very few people can master what it takes. There are some professionals who make their living entirely off of gambling.

A punter like yourself should just go for the purpose of having a good time and not bet what you can't afford to lose.

 

[imported_weadjust]

Here is a good online site to play for fun and improve you skills.

http://www.hitorstand.net/

 

[Gibsons]

Originally posted by: Deeko
Count cards...they love that!

Actually, they don't really mind it, unless you start winning a lot.

 

[JohnCU]

Oh well, I went back and lost another $100, down $240 total, calling it quits. It was fun though but time to find another attraction.

 

[GRIFFIN1]

What did WOPR determine at the end of War Games?

 

[SSSnail]

Originally posted by: dethman

Originally posted by: JohnCU

Originally posted by: SSSnail
Tip #1 on Blackjack...

Go to a Crabs table, pick the guy with the most chips and is winning, bet after him.

Crabs?

maybe he'll pick up some crabs during the after hours activities.

Heh... Flip the b upside down, same thing.

 

[Deeko]

Originally posted by: Gibsons

Originally posted by: Deeko
Count cards...they love that!

Actually, they don't really mind it, unless you start winning a lot.

That's the point, isn't it?