Melbourne and Sydney?

[zengrifter]

G'day mates,

Can someone provide me with a quick overview of casinos, conditions, and rules in Melbourne and Sydney?

Thanks! zg

[matteotm]

Originally Posted by zengrifter

G'day mates,

Can someone provide me with a quick overview of casinos, conditions, and rules in Melbourne and Sydney?

Thanks! zg

LOL

well .....coming from sydney. and going to star probably every week. id have to say that crown KICKS sydneys ass in every department.

its bigger , better a crapload of tables.... it just kicks a** in every way.

the rules are pretty much the same. probably with the exception of the "waste of money games" such as perfect pairs" i think at crown they have something else 2 do with getting "7's" or some crap. "side games" they are called?
if u ask me you might well put your money down that cash slot in the table and walk off if ur gonna play those games... waste of money...

[aussiecounter]

As far as I know, these are the rules and conditions for the two cities you asked about:

Sydney, Star City Casino:
* 8 Decks
* Double on 9, 10 or 11.
* Dealer stands on soft 17 (S17)
* No surrender
* Split to 2 hands, including Aces
* One card only on split aces
* Double after split (DAS)
* Blackjack pays 3:2
* Insurance pays 2:1
* Dealer blackjack takes original and busted bets only (OBBO)
* Penetration of 50-87% but can vary between dealers

Melbourne, Crown Casino:
* 8 Decks
* Double on 9, 10 or 11.
* Dealer stands on soft 17 (S17)
* No surrender
* Split to 3 hands
* Aces split to 2 hands
* One card only on split aces
* Double after split (DAS)
* Blackjack pays 3:2
* Insurance pays 2:1
* Dealer blackjack takes original and busted bets only (OBBO)
* Penetration of 70-85% but can vary between dealers

Of the two, Crown is defininetly regarded as the better, and by a fair margin.

Can I ask what your situation is? Local newbie? Visiting experienced player?
I'm a Sydney local, not very experienced in actual casino gambling, but practicing like crazy for my next visit.

[zengrifter]

I was inquiring for a friend. zg

This is me - http://cardcounter.com/Interview_Zen_Grifter.htm

[aussiecounter]

By the way, Star City in Sydney is full of CSMs. All tables on Friday night, $10 min tables were the lowest, but all CSMs.
Unsure about private/high roller rooms/tables.