Any BJ tournament in Australia?

[macc]

Hi, I want to know if there is any BJ tournament in Australia.
And if there is any also want to know about

:which casino offer it and when

:rule and condition

:how much is buy-in and prize

:if they use shoe or CSM

:anything you recommend I should know

I've never played tournament. but if it is worth it, I would like to try.

[hersinv]

Hi Macc,

I'm not sure what state you're from or how far you're willing to travel - however here in Queensland, the only BJ tournament I've known of is at Jupiters on the Gold Coast, I think about 5 years ago or so. They also have regular weekly Poker tournaments. I may be mistaken, as I don't keep my finger on the pulse of promotions like that as much as I'd like, but that's all I know of. As far as Brisbane's Treasury goes, I've not seen any BJ tournaments ever.

They seem to have somewhat regular Pokie tournaments, and of course Poker as well - but never Blackjack that I know of.

I'd be really curious as to any news and tournaments that do come up though, would be good to branch out from cash play alone.

Does anyone have any tournament experience they could share?

Hersinv

[KenSmith]

I don't know if you'll fare any better there, but I would post this request again on the sister site http://www.blackjacktournaments.com/bb/
You'll need to register separately.

[Phillip Marlowe]

Jupiter’s on The Gold Coast are having one on the Queen’s birthday weekend. Buy-in is $5k with 21 entrants. First prize is $70k. They play their standard rules and will provide airfare and accommodation for most players. There are also tournaments in Brisbane, Cairns, Sydney and a few smaller casinos like Lasseter’s. New Zealand host a few each year also.

[macc]

>>hersinv

Thanks, I can go to any state anytime.

>>Phillip Marlowe

Thanks, Do you know if it is possible to count in those tournament?

I also searched on internet but it was like 10 years ago.
http://www.blackjack.iinet.net.au/tournaments.html

If anyone know current BJ tournament condition?

[Phillip Marlowe]

If you are going to play in a BJ tournament get a copy of Wong’s Tournament Strategy book, you will need to adjust to some changes from some of the US rules but well worth a read. As far as counting goes it has far less weight in tournament play. It is good to know the count for making adjustments to Basic Strategy, however as you will find, Tournament play is all about money management.

[ValS]

I work for Casino canberra and I know they are just waiting for approval to run a blackjack tournament first weekend in September. Buy in will be $500 and with the max of 98 players first prize will be $25000. Hope this helps.

[AussiePlayer]

Originally Posted by ValS

I work for Casino canberra and I know they are just waiting for approval to run a blackjack tournament first weekend in September. Buy in will be $500 and with the max of 98 players first prize will be $25000. Hope this helps.

I've never quite understood the Blackjack tournament concept, is every CC that plays immediately banned?

[AussiePlayer]

Canberra BJ tournament

http://casinocanberra.com.au/?p=538