happy hour blackjack! what would odds on this be?
- Thread starter Quinc
- Start date
congrats on the win so far.
However, I think what a lot of people here are pointing out, is that in the long run, you lack of discipline and perhaps skipping over a couple important rules is going to kill your bankroll in the longrun.
In this game you have a greater edge than a normal blackjack game, of course, so therefore you got lucky on a few moves that could have totally killed the advantage.
But, the basic strategy and modified basic strategy rules of the game do not change, they only increase your edge in this instance, so don't kill it next time. You want to go on a series win, not be a one hit wonder.
However, I think what a lot of people here are pointing out, is that in the long run, you lack of discipline and perhaps skipping over a couple important rules is going to kill your bankroll in the longrun.
In this game you have a greater edge than a normal blackjack game, of course, so therefore you got lucky on a few moves that could have totally killed the advantage.
But, the basic strategy and modified basic strategy rules of the game do not change, they only increase your edge in this instance, so don't kill it next time. You want to go on a series win, not be a one hit wonder.
just went and played again this morning. started with only 20$, (had more in pocket) but only got 20 worth of chips starting. ended up winning 130$ and never made a bet bigger then 20. wich i lost.. happy hour rules helped me out a few times.. i was payed double on a blackjack because somone else had it as well , plus i got an extra 5$ since 2 people had gotten blackjack. won 25 off a 10 dollar bj. i also got 2 more 5$ bonous from others getting bjs.. sounds like they might be getting rid of this game in january, so hurry up and get to reno! side note i also won 50$ on wheel of fortune machine.. when ever i win on bj i play 5$ in the w.o.f machine. how else will i win the 5 million?
you would think that.. but the 2 guys next to me where flat betting 25$ the whole hour and lost about 150+ each. they where playing decent basic strategy but not doubling as much as they should have been. also it was a 5-25$ table and i was betting as low as 3$ in a negative count and no one caught on except for the player next to me.
Quinc said:
you would think that.. but the 2 guys next to me where flat betting 25$ the whole hour and lost about 150+ each. they where playing decent basic strategy but not doubling as much as they should have been. also it was a 5-25$ table and i was betting as low as 3$ in a negative count and no one caught on except for the player next to me.
Happy hour!!
How packed are the tables? Is it real hard to get in? In order to secure a seat do you realistically have to already be playing before the bonus' start at 10 or whenever? If so, what are the conditions right before the bonus' start? If they are real bad that's where the casino might be making up their $.
$200 ahead of the game, Quic? I suggest you buy yourself a t-shirt or dvd or something, anything, before you go back. At least you would have something to show for your play.
How packed are the tables? Is it real hard to get in? In order to secure a seat do you realistically have to already be playing before the bonus' start at 10 or whenever? If so, what are the conditions right before the bonus' start? If they are real bad that's where the casino might be making up their $.
$200 ahead of the game, Quic? I suggest you buy yourself a t-shirt or dvd or something, anything, before you go back. At least you would have something to show for your play.
to your first couple questions no its easy to get in. usaly the same 3 old grumpy men are there everyday other then that maybe 2-3 people at the 2 tables. and alot of the time its new people that dont even know that its happy hour..
as far as being 200$ ahead of the game i'm actualy 560$ ahead of the game, i have had a couple bad days where i lost 100+ in that hour but overall i'm up 560... yeah betting straight 25$ and playing basic stratedy would give you a 2% advantage but what does bs + Hi/Lo get you??
well i'm off to another fire for 2-3weeks so maybe one of you will get a wild hair up your arse and go play this game and i can read how you did when i get back..
as far as being 200$ ahead of the game i'm actualy 560$ ahead of the game, i have had a couple bad days where i lost 100+ in that hour but overall i'm up 560... yeah betting straight 25$ and playing basic stratedy would give you a 2% advantage but what does bs + Hi/Lo get you??
well i'm off to another fire for 2-3weeks so maybe one of you will get a wild hair up your arse and go play this game and i can read how you did when i get back..
Happy Hour In Retrospect
OK, guys! I finally got to shake loose from the Colonies here and spent the whole week in good ol' Renotowne. First, thank you Quinc! It was really fun.The first day,Thursday, the "kid" and I got there at 9:50 A.M. and promptly asked the dealer about the game. She told us that this was the table and the pit boss would change the sign in a few minutes. The table already had 5 sitting , so there was only one slot left which I took.(told the "kid" to go entertain himself by checking out the "eye candy" on the $3 table.) I really had no particular betting strategy other than the usual bet ramping with the count. Started with $10-20 to get a "feel" of the game. Ended up the hour net+$35.00. I knew I could do better the next go round, so later in the day we started to figure out a more effective betting stategy. The "kid" and I agreed on a strategy of single deck BS, bets based on the ace count. Since there are 6 players, the dealer only deals 2 rounds, so only one round is left to bet ramping. Figuring that the bulk of the bonuses are dependent on the aces, I told the "kid" to play $15 on round one and adjust the second round bet on the # of aces played on the first.That seemed to work. The next day, Friday, I walked out +$125. Monday-$75 and finally Thurs. +100. Net result for 4 sessions=$185.BTW, the "kid"=+$170..Not bad. Any help from you wizards would be greatly appreciated, since it goes through the end of the year and I'd like to give it another try.
OK, guys! I finally got to shake loose from the Colonies here and spent the whole week in good ol' Renotowne. First, thank you Quinc! It was really fun.The first day,Thursday, the "kid" and I got there at 9:50 A.M. and promptly asked the dealer about the game. She told us that this was the table and the pit boss would change the sign in a few minutes. The table already had 5 sitting , so there was only one slot left which I took.(told the "kid" to go entertain himself by checking out the "eye candy" on the $3 table.) I really had no particular betting strategy other than the usual bet ramping with the count. Started with $10-20 to get a "feel" of the game. Ended up the hour net+$35.00. I knew I could do better the next go round, so later in the day we started to figure out a more effective betting stategy. The "kid" and I agreed on a strategy of single deck BS, bets based on the ace count. Since there are 6 players, the dealer only deals 2 rounds, so only one round is left to bet ramping. Figuring that the bulk of the bonuses are dependent on the aces, I told the "kid" to play $15 on round one and adjust the second round bet on the # of aces played on the first.That seemed to work. The next day, Friday, I walked out +$125. Monday-$75 and finally Thurs. +100. Net result for 4 sessions=$185.BTW, the "kid"=+$170..Not bad. Any help from you wizards would be greatly appreciated, since it goes through the end of the year and I'd like to give it another try.