Basic Strategy from a dealer

[GVG]

Couldn’t believe I heard what I heard a dealer say last night.

Situation:

Me: A-2
Dealer: 2

I hit.

The other players at the table were saying I should have doubled. I thought it’s a straight hit, so I hit. The dealer said it was the wrong move to make.

I thought it’s a hit but when a dealer is so adamant about my “mistake” it shook me for a few moments. So, during the shuffle I consulted my trusty chart aaaaaand, gawldarnie I was right!

I now pick up the conversation with the dealer and it went something like this:

Me: “you know the Book says A-2 versus a 2 is a hit not a double.”

Dealer: “The Book is only useful when playing head’s up.”

Me: “Wha? Wha? What?”

Dealer: “Yep. That chart is only useful when you’re playing one-on-one with the dealer. It’s useless when there are other people at the table playing.”

Me: “Well, we’ll just have to agree to disagree.”

He didn’t say anything after that.

And neither did I.

WTF?

 

[21forme]

Most dealers are clueless about BJ. Why? Because they learn from the players at their table!

 

[LC Larry]

Most dealers are clueless about BJ. Why? Because they learn from the players at their table!

They're clueless about any casino game!

 

[LV Bear]

This particular dealer was not only an idiot but a jerk. He should be fired.

 

[Ryemo]

Haha! I remember I had a dealer tell me that one of the plays I made was wrong. I can’t remember what it was (double 10v8 maybe). I told him it was basic strategy. He says it isn’t. Maybe the “aggressive version” of basic strategy (lol WTF?!). So I tell him to simply check a chart when he goes on break. He says he doesn’t need to check because he’s been dealing this game for years. I couldn’t help but roll my eyes. Ugh. Lol

 

[JohnCrover]

The casinos like their dealers stupid. The best dealer is one that's barely smart enough to deal the cards. A sharp dealer can do a lot of damage so it's best to keep them stupid.

 

[Ed Teller]

The best response to these idiots is to agree that they are correct and say you deviated because you "just had a feeling". You should thank your dealer for assisting in your cover. Great + to cover making you look like a gambler.

Who cares is the dealer is right or wrong? I sure do not need to make it an issue and confirm that I am well versed in the correct plays.