I just got into counting about a month ago and god dropped a blackjack table right in my lap . Literally, I was at a church festival in a nearby town and noticed they had blackjack. I figured the game was probably no good since it was at a church festival, but i wasn't completely wrong. After back counting a couple tables i figured this is how they played.
BlackJack paid 2-1 instead of 3-2
there were 2 decks, hand shuffled
and 100% penetration. They played the entire deck, and who ever got the last card, had the option of keeping it or replacing it after the shuffle.
the betting was very limited though from $1-$5
I thought wow this is an excellent opportunity to get some practice.
But then i found out the dreadful disadvantage i had. The Deal Wins any Push. unless its a blackjack.
I was reluctant to take a seat at first but then i realized that mabey the pro's would counter the cons. i mean %100 percent penetration. 2 decks hand shuffled. and a 2-1 blackjack! I sat down and played for about 3 hours til closing. Using only the $50 i had in my pocket i was able to make 40% of my bankroll in profit.
The dealers were pretty cool there they'd occasionally tell us whether or not they'd have to hit. and sometimes they just deal their cards face up. There was one hand where 5 people had 20, including the dealer. and since dealer wins all push . everyone was hitting their 20's. I actually got an ace on one of mine. Which was nice seeing how the TR was+8 at the end of the deck.
Over all though it was nice to get out and practice a little bit. I did lose the count a couple times mostly due to making conversation. I was able to remember whether it was positive or negative just not the exact number. But when 7 hands are being play you go through 2 decks pretty fast.
do you guys think this place is worth playing giving that the dealer wins the push? I'm probably gonna go back tonight regardless just because it was a good time (those Catholics love their beer and gambling) gimme some thoughts or advice.
BlackJack paid 2-1 instead of 3-2
there were 2 decks, hand shuffled
and 100% penetration. They played the entire deck, and who ever got the last card, had the option of keeping it or replacing it after the shuffle.
the betting was very limited though from $1-$5
I thought wow this is an excellent opportunity to get some practice.
But then i found out the dreadful disadvantage i had. The Deal Wins any Push. unless its a blackjack.
I was reluctant to take a seat at first but then i realized that mabey the pro's would counter the cons. i mean %100 percent penetration. 2 decks hand shuffled. and a 2-1 blackjack! I sat down and played for about 3 hours til closing. Using only the $50 i had in my pocket i was able to make 40% of my bankroll in profit.
The dealers were pretty cool there they'd occasionally tell us whether or not they'd have to hit. and sometimes they just deal their cards face up. There was one hand where 5 people had 20, including the dealer. and since dealer wins all push . everyone was hitting their 20's. I actually got an ace on one of mine. Which was nice seeing how the TR was+8 at the end of the deck.
Over all though it was nice to get out and practice a little bit. I did lose the count a couple times mostly due to making conversation. I was able to remember whether it was positive or negative just not the exact number. But when 7 hands are being play you go through 2 decks pretty fast.
do you guys think this place is worth playing giving that the dealer wins the push? I'm probably gonna go back tonight regardless just because it was a good time (those Catholics love their beer and gambling) gimme some thoughts or advice.
