Hi guys. I recently ran across a blackjack game that had the sidebet "Blackjack Bonus". It pays 15 to 1 if the player or dealer (seperate bets) receives a natural blackjack. It also has a progession bonus that can be won if the player gets an Ace + Jack of spades.
I've never seen this sidebet offered on anything but a single or double deck before. It was always a "top of the deck" kind of sidebet. But here, it's on a shoe, and can be bet anytime.
Is it beatable with counting or some kind of specific Ace reckoned count? I read on another site or post that by straight counting, at a true count of +4, a player receives a blackjack in about 1 every 18 hands instead of 1 in 21 hands. This still wouldn't beat the 15 to 1 payout unfortunately.
Since I use UBZ II (formerly KO), I was wondering if there is anything I can do to make this game profitable? I'm sure that if the progression gets to a certain amount it is, but it starts at only $25 and increases really slowly. I was hoping it could be beat without even considering that aspect.. Thoughts?
I've never seen this sidebet offered on anything but a single or double deck before. It was always a "top of the deck" kind of sidebet. But here, it's on a shoe, and can be bet anytime.
Is it beatable with counting or some kind of specific Ace reckoned count? I read on another site or post that by straight counting, at a true count of +4, a player receives a blackjack in about 1 every 18 hands instead of 1 in 21 hands. This still wouldn't beat the 15 to 1 payout unfortunately.
Since I use UBZ II (formerly KO), I was wondering if there is anything I can do to make this game profitable? I'm sure that if the progression gets to a certain amount it is, but it starts at only $25 and increases really slowly. I was hoping it could be beat without even considering that aspect.. Thoughts?