I am a casino dealer

[walrus_poker]

And I used to be a blackjack player. What do you like to see in a dealer, Im trying to become a better dealer.

Anything you like to know?

[Dyepaintball12]

I would like if when a dealer is giving me advice on a hand, it is the correct advice.

But seriously if your very familiar with BS, that would be very good.

[adt_33]

I like it when a dealer doesn't pause for more than a full second when calculating math (eg, soft hands).

I like it when the dealer asks ONE TIME "Are you sure?" on an unusual play.

I like it when I am dealt an Ace and the dealer says something like, "Good luck on the Ace." It subtly makes players aware that the dealer hasn't any control of the outcomes, and it's extra-polite (ie, players have a better time).

I like it when dealers explain things to confused players, as it's helpful. Not everyone knows basic strategy (let alone the little details), you know.

In general, I like a dealer to earn his tip with helpfulness. By the way, I've not tipped before simply because I forgot, and I really felt bad about it. Where I'm from, waitresses are the only people we tip. Sorry to the Dealer Community.

[sagefr0g]

Originally Posted by walrus_poker

And I used to be a blackjack player. What do you like to see in a dealer, Im trying to become a better dealer.

Anything you like to know?

yes there is something i would like to know. this may sound like nonsense and it probably is. i percieve the attitudes of various dealers as individual persons. most seem as if they are hoping for the players that things will turn out well for them. i know that a dealer has no way of consciously knowing whether the particular action a player is going to take is going to result in the hand being winner or loser for the player. also i know that a veteran dealer has seen thousands and thousands of hands played out and the results there of. i realize that some dealers are proficient blackjack players and others never play the game. so here is the point and question. i often wonder two things about the dealer. i wonder if subconsciously they may have a sense as to how a hand is going to turn out winner or loser for the player. i sometimes catch myself watching the dealer's mannerisms to see if i can catch a tell from their body language to see if they subconsciously perceive me comming out winner or loser. i've also noticed that often a dealer will be reaching for my chips even before she has seen my final card drawn or seen her final card. do dealers have a conscious sense of how the hand is going to go? what say ye Mr. or Ms. Walrus?

best regards,
mr fr0g :D

[sagefr0g]

Originally Posted by walrus_poker

And I used to be a blackjack player. What do you like to see in a dealer, Im trying to become a better dealer.

Anything you like to know?

here is what i like in a dealer. for the most part i prefer they keep quiet. i don't want them to try and strike up a conversation with me or other players. i do enourmously enjoy a dealer that has a good story to tell however. i could care less one way or the other if the dealer can advise me or anyone else with regards to how to play a hand. i do want the dealer to be proficient in every rule with regard to the game or at least be ready to ask the pit boss's advice if there is a question. i prefer dealers that obviously care about the players having good results but that do not whine or moan when the player loses a hand. i like for a dealer to wish me good luck and for real mean it. i like a dealer that can percieve that i want or need to be dealt to slower. most of us counters want a fast game but i'm one that needs it a bit slower than most for one on one play with the dealer. i sometimes take a lot of time to make decisions on my play. i'm older and that is just the way it is. i don't like it when a dealer displays impatience over my slowness or that of other players. i like in a dealer a sense of comoradory and genuine friendlyness

best regards,
mr fr0g :D

[walrus_poker]

I just remembered the reason I wanted to post here. But to answer the questions. I already know B.S, and I wish I didnt(explain later).

Its werid, sometimes I would have an 2, and I say out loud, 3, 9 then picture, and 3/3 times soo far, it comes exactly that. I do generally get a feeling when people are going to bust, but I havnt been a dealer long and thats usually because they dont play B.S.

My experience as a dealer: To date, I havnt found one person that plays perfect B.S. I've seen all of the following more than once:

-Hit on soft 20 and recieving an A when I have a face card
-Splitting 5's against my Tens
-Splitting Tens' against any card
-Never and always doubling against anything (double on 9, 10, 11 only)
-Never split, including aces
-3 Blackjacks in one hand (not really anything impressive)
-Hitting Hard 18 against my 6 and reciving an ace, then hitting again and recieve a 2
-We have this side bet in Australia called "perfect pairs", 5 to 1 if first 2 cards are same in rank but not in colour or suit, 10 to 1 if same suit/rank and 30 to 1 for exact same card. I've seen one person win 30 to 1 '7 times in 30 mins.
-People wanting even money against my face card(you cant)

Anyways the thing that annoys me is that I can barely stand watching people play incorrectly. And when I ask them are they sure, the response is usually something like "dont even f**king ask me that again, of course im sure" or "yes *taps table for another card on 16 vs 6*, the then whole table loses because of that guy (although in theory it dosent matter), and the whole tabling abuses the **** out of me for pulling a 21.

In general, I want people to win, unless they got overboard. I hate players who have a hand like 13 vs T, and EVERYTIME they will say "gimme a 8" or "8 please". This isnt a resturant, you get what you are given.

I need to learn to stop talking to players as well, if they want to hit that 14 vs 4 everytime, so be it.

It seems Im rambling about my job, I need sleep, thanks for reading

Will post after work

[ScottH]

Originally Posted by walrus_poker

And I used to be a blackjack player. What do you like to see in a dealer, Im trying to become a better dealer.

Anything you like to know?

We'd like to see good penetration! Speed is always a plus too.

[nc-tom]

Originally Posted by walrus_poker

And I used to be a blackjack player. What do you like to see in a dealer, Im trying to become a better dealer.

Anything you like to know?

Two things i like to see in a dealer. one deal with a consistant rythem from start to finish. two unless instructed otherwise dont call out " check change" everytime a player moves up in color.

[Brutus]

Originally Posted by walrus_poker

And I used to be a blackjack player. What do you like to see in a dealer, Im trying to become a better dealer.

Anything you like to know?

of course good pen.
I like a dealer that is good handling the players cards, but just a little sloppy handling the hole card.
Where do you work? what area, you know if its in the west, we could get together before your shift and make up the rules as we go along.

[avs21]

Originally Posted by walrus_poker

-People I hate players who have a hand like 13 vs T, and EVERYTIME they will say "gimme a 8" or "8 please". This isnt a resturant, you get what you are given.

Sounds like me, its part of my ploppie cover. Most important thing is the pen. Prefer dealer who likes to talk because I talk a lot at the table usually.