Recent content by nitecap

Point well taken!! You are right - a no-brainer because these are HS kids!! I thought I would make up a simplified basic strategy sheet and have some available at the table. I know the rules and have played BJ enough that I'm comfortable with dealing doubles, splits, late surrenders...

I agree. It's definitely not the place for "basic strategy". Too many people in those tournaments that have never played, or have only played a couple of times. If you stick with the sensible approach, you may have chips left at the end of your 7 hands, but unless Lady Luck is on your side -...

Silly question. I've never been very fast at adding cards like dealers are. I am going to be a blackjack dealer at a local high school next month for an After Prom party. I'm pretty well educated - BBA Finance, and MBA - - but never thought much about counting the card values at lightening...