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Naddo 21

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I've studied up on basic stratagey, and excited about my 1st attempt at casino black jack at Atlantic City, but I still have a few basic questions on dealing and general table issues:

-With multiple players, does the dealer allways draw to beat the best hand?
-Are there, and is so, what are the variations to the draw/stand to/at 17 rule on the part of the dealer?
-Can a dealer draw a 3rd card against a player's black jack?
-Does a dealer's black jack push a player's?
-Are the player's 1st two cards delt up in a multi-deck shoe table?
-If not, is it a disadvantage to share with dealer or other players?
-And, if it's not, can you ask the dealer to state the total of your hand as each card is delt?
-Does the dealer state the total of their hand as they draw?
-And lastly, can you skip hands w/o having to cash out?

Thanks for reading, and hopefully answering my newbie qu's.
Obviously I have alot to learn, as I am worried about just correctly adding up my hand let alone learning how to count the deck!!!
 
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lagavulin62

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Naddo 21 said:
I've studied up on basic stratagey, and excited about my 1st attempt at casino black jack at Atlantic City, but I still have a few basic questions on dealing and general table issues:


I'm new to the site but been playing the game for quite a few years so will answer all that I can and any that I can't I'm sure others will help you out. to begin, I would suggest purchasing a basic book on casino blackjack at your local bookstore. not a card-counting book but one that explains the basic rules etc.. you can also find the rules on any number of websites. I'll answer the questions according to the most common games you will see in casinos. there are of course variations but I won't go into that.


-With multiple players, does the dealer allways draw to beat the best hand?

the dealer draws according to a set schedule of rules regardless of whats happening with the players hands. he is not in a sense playing against the players in the way you describe.

-Are there, and is so, what are the variations to the draw/stand to/at 17 rule on the part of the dealer?

the most common rule is for the dealer to stand on soft 17 but you will see times where he draws one more card on soft 17. that rule will be stated on the felt.

-Can a dealer draw a 3rd card against a player's black jack?

if a player draws a true blackjack(ace, ten) he is paid when the dealer comes back around to him, regardless of what the dealer is showing. if the player draws 21 from multiple cards and the dealer does the same then it's a push.



-Does a dealer's black jack push a player's?

see above.

-Are the player's 1st two cards delt up in a multi-deck shoe table?

most games I have played(shoe) are dealt face up.

-If not, is it a disadvantage to share with dealer or other players?

not real sure what you mean by this ? so will leave it to the experts.

-And, if it's not, can you ask the dealer to state the total of your hand as each card is delt?

if it's obvious you are not sure what you hand total is the dealer will usually tell you what it is.

-Does the dealer state the total of their hand as they draw?

I've never seen this done.

-And lastly, can you skip hands w/o having to cash out?

thats a good question. depends on the circumstances I would guess. if they suspected you were doing it along with card-counting I'm sure they would not let you do it for long. ....on the other hand if you skipped a hand or two, pretending not to pay attention maybe you could get away with it once or twice. but usually the dealer makes a quick check that everyone's bet before he proceeds. if he is always waiting on you they may say something.

I hope that helps and if I have been incorrect on a few things I'm sure others can correct me.

mike
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cyclinggimpe

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I'll answer some of your questions. Keep in mind that I have only played here in BC, Canada; so, our rules may be a little different than down in the States.

-With multiple players, does the dealer allways draw to beat the best hand?

The dealer draws to beat all players but will have to stop drawing when he reaches either soft 17 or hard 17 depending on the rules (no matter what the players have). When you sit at the table for the first time, ask the dealer what the rules are. They should tell you. I didn't do this. I only asked when I saw some other player do something strange. The dealer was more than happy to explain what was going on.

-Can a dealer draw a 3rd card against a player's black jack?

If the dealer is showing an Ace or a Ten, he will not pay the player with blackjack yet. He will wait to see if he does have a blackjack. If he doesn't, he pays the player 3 to 2 odds where I play. If the dealer shows anything else, he pays the player when he gets to him.

-Does a dealer's black jack push a player's?

This has happened where I played and now I'm not sure what the dealer did. It may depend if the dealer showed an Ace or a ten first? I think I have seen the dealer push once and also one time took the players bet. Someone who has played more probably knows for sure.
I do know that if the dealer is showing an Ace or ten and you have an opportunity to split or double your cards (according to basic strategy), you should anyway; just in case he doesn't have a blackjack. If the dealer gets a blackjack, you only lose your original bet, not the split or double bets. But, if he beats your hand, you lose all bets. It's a gamble either way.

-Are the player's 1st two cards delt up in a multi-deck shoe table?

Where I play, they are dealt up. The dealer only gets one card dealt up and he takes his other cards after all the players finish playing. I think in the States the dealer shows one card face up and a second face down?

-And, if it's not, can you ask the dealer to state the total of your hand as each card is delt?

The dealer should add up your hand as he gives you your cards. Although, a lot of times I can't hear them or they have thick accents that I think they call out something else. Or, maybe my hearing is going.

-Does the dealer state the total of their hand as they draw?

Yes

-And lastly, can you skip hands w/o having to cash out?

I have seen people skip a few hands in a row without any problems. But, I would think if you skipped a lot of hands in a row, they would ask you to leave. They want someone sitting there who will bet.

I hope this helps.
 
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