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[AWP]

So...it occurred to me yesterday that A8-2 is not the "only exception to the rule" because A9-A = 11/21 also.

 

[H Bomb]

So...it occurred to me yesterday that A8-2 is not the "only exception to the rule" because A9-A = 11/21 also.

I can see the argument for A82 = 11 or 21 in a D9 game.

But A9A = 21, period. Even if the casino says A9 = 10, it's your option that the second A = 11.

 

[H Bomb]

BTW, I think D9 is a stupid rule, even from casinos' point of view. Sure, theoretically, it makes them a little more money. But I've seen more than enough tablemates double on hard 12s and even 13s who are now idiot-proofed from making those moves. Wouldn't be surprised if it actually cost casinos money overall. :laugh:

 

[SleightOfHand]

BTW, I think D9 is a stupid rule, even from casinos' point of view. Sure, theoretically, it makes them a little more money. But I've seen more than enough tablemates double on hard 12s and even 13s who are now idiot-proofed from making those moves. Wouldn't be surprised if it actually cost casinos money overall. :laugh:

I agree that the rule probably costs casinos money. A lot of ploppies are afraid of making correct double plays to begin with. Ex: 11 v 9, T, A (h17); 10 v 9; 9 v small cards. Any other small card a ploppy is doubling earns the casinos more money. They are also terrible at soft doubles. I probably see more incorrect soft doubles than correct ones.

 

[21forme]

BTW, I think D9 is a stupid rule, even from casinos' point of view. Sure, theoretically, it makes them a little more money. But I've seen more than enough tablemates double on hard 12s and even 13s who are now idiot-proofed from making those moves. Wouldn't be surprised if it actually cost casinos money overall. :laugh:

I agree, too. It's like casinos that don't offer LS. Plenty more surrenders of 16 v 7 and 12 v T at the tables than correct play.