Best BJ in America
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That depends
> I decided trhat I won't play bj in AC, or CT anymore. Who has the best game
> in America for a hi-lo counter? Beau Rivage?
It all depends on what your playing style is.
Are you going to be backcounting? Then you will be looking for a fairly crowded casino. If not, you will be looking for a fairly empty casino.
Are you going to be playing for high stakes? Then many Las Vegas strip casinos can accept large action (since you don't like AC or CT). If not, you have your pick of many places through the country.
Do you use a large bet spread? Then you will want someplace where you can play many short hit-and-run sessions. Either a very large casino with many pits or a place with several casinos nearby would work.
Do you use supplemental methods (sequencing, shuffle tracking, front loading, etc.)? In that case you will have to do a lot of scouting of your own to find places that accommodate your style.
Are you looking for any particular side bets? Certain side bets and game variations (Multi-Action, BJ Switch, etc.) are available only in specific areas of the country.
How many decks do you prefer? Are there any particular rules you expect (DAS, LS)? Do you mind ASMs or do you need a hand-shuffled game? How many hours do you want to play each day? Are you playing alone or with teammates? Do you like to play any other games?
There are hundreds of questions you need to ask yourself before you make a decision like this. Your first step should be to subscribe to Wong's Current Blackjack News and get updated listing of casino conditions all around the world. That will help you devise a game plan.
-Sonny-
> I decided trhat I won't play bj in AC, or CT anymore. Who has the best game
> in America for a hi-lo counter? Beau Rivage?
It all depends on what your playing style is.
Are you going to be backcounting? Then you will be looking for a fairly crowded casino. If not, you will be looking for a fairly empty casino.
Are you going to be playing for high stakes? Then many Las Vegas strip casinos can accept large action (since you don't like AC or CT). If not, you have your pick of many places through the country.
Do you use a large bet spread? Then you will want someplace where you can play many short hit-and-run sessions. Either a very large casino with many pits or a place with several casinos nearby would work.
Do you use supplemental methods (sequencing, shuffle tracking, front loading, etc.)? In that case you will have to do a lot of scouting of your own to find places that accommodate your style.
Are you looking for any particular side bets? Certain side bets and game variations (Multi-Action, BJ Switch, etc.) are available only in specific areas of the country.
How many decks do you prefer? Are there any particular rules you expect (DAS, LS)? Do you mind ASMs or do you need a hand-shuffled game? How many hours do you want to play each day? Are you playing alone or with teammates? Do you like to play any other games?
There are hundreds of questions you need to ask yourself before you make a decision like this. Your first step should be to subscribe to Wong's Current Blackjack News and get updated listing of casino conditions all around the world. That will help you devise a game plan.
-Sonny-
Biloxi conditions
I have no idea about the 'best blackjack in the US', but Beau Rivage in Biloxi has an excellent 6-deck shoe game. S17, DOA, DAS, RSA, LS, and from what I see, between 1.3 to 1.5 penetration (slot in the shoe determines it, I think it looks less than 1.5). They have 2-deck games in the high-limit salon that I didn't watch.
Even at busy times, you can find $10 games, and there generally $5 tables as well. Beware, there are two pits, one in the front and one all the way in the back that have H17 instead of S17. Find the pit in the middle and you'll get the S17 game.
Also, in Biloxi, there are good 2-deck games at Treasure Bay, President and the Palace. All S17, DOA, DAS, NS, RSA at Treasure Bay. 50% pen at Palace and they use automatic shufflers, (not CSM or fake 2-deck), but 60% at TB and President.
Good luck.
GPC
I have no idea about the 'best blackjack in the US', but Beau Rivage in Biloxi has an excellent 6-deck shoe game. S17, DOA, DAS, RSA, LS, and from what I see, between 1.3 to 1.5 penetration (slot in the shoe determines it, I think it looks less than 1.5). They have 2-deck games in the high-limit salon that I didn't watch.
Even at busy times, you can find $10 games, and there generally $5 tables as well. Beware, there are two pits, one in the front and one all the way in the back that have H17 instead of S17. Find the pit in the middle and you'll get the S17 game.
Also, in Biloxi, there are good 2-deck games at Treasure Bay, President and the Palace. All S17, DOA, DAS, NS, RSA at Treasure Bay. 50% pen at Palace and they use automatic shufflers, (not CSM or fake 2-deck), but 60% at TB and President.
Good luck.
GPC
hard to pinpoint
Depends on your style of play. Some do not like
sd because when its good you only get a hand or two
and then shuffle and bet spreads are not tolerated.
We all have are likes and dislikes and the casinos seem
to change the games and rules quite often so its hard to pin
point the best. Most go for top rules, some top players like
no heat and play at places with lousier rules but more than
make up for this with no cover and huge spreads.
But overall my view.
USA'S best-
Boomtown-louisiana
sd.db any two,das,s17,10 min,1000 max.and no its not a fake
blackjack-6/5 its the real deal.
a few others scattered around the country are also decent.
plaza Vegas good dbl deck good side bet fun
stardust Vegas good overall
wynn-Vegas---I hear
S.CA is good but lousy pen and high mins.
-and a few other secret spots that will not be revealed.
Depends on your style of play. Some do not like
sd because when its good you only get a hand or two
and then shuffle and bet spreads are not tolerated.
We all have are likes and dislikes and the casinos seem
to change the games and rules quite often so its hard to pin
point the best. Most go for top rules, some top players like
no heat and play at places with lousier rules but more than
make up for this with no cover and huge spreads.
But overall my view.
USA'S best-
Boomtown-louisiana
sd.db any two,das,s17,10 min,1000 max.and no its not a fake
blackjack-6/5 its the real deal.
a few others scattered around the country are also decent.
plaza Vegas good dbl deck good side bet fun
stardust Vegas good overall
wynn-Vegas---I hear
S.CA is good but lousy pen and high mins.
-and a few other secret spots that will not be revealed.
Blending with the suckers.
Mathematically I will not be definitive. This is where the simulation software now commonly available can guide you, But I can say that if your dealer is a guy named [deleted] from [deleted], an Air Force veteran, 6'2", thin, with light brown hair and wire-rimmed glasses, you can expect the "bad shoe" comment and an early shuffle every time a flock of small cards lays upon the table. Your theoretical advantage is eviscerated if a third of the good rounds are shuffled away. And FWIW, I've never seen [deleted] deal a shoe game. This must be because his large left hand so easily wraps around a double-sized pack of cards.
Or you can go with the flow and sit at the shoe game with the hunch players and lay down the lash without raising a management eyebrow.
Mathematically I will not be definitive. This is where the simulation software now commonly available can guide you, But I can say that if your dealer is a guy named [deleted] from [deleted], an Air Force veteran, 6'2", thin, with light brown hair and wire-rimmed glasses, you can expect the "bad shoe" comment and an early shuffle every time a flock of small cards lays upon the table. Your theoretical advantage is eviscerated if a third of the good rounds are shuffled away. And FWIW, I've never seen [deleted] deal a shoe game. This must be because his large left hand so easily wraps around a double-sized pack of cards.
Or you can go with the flow and sit at the shoe game with the hunch players and lay down the lash without raising a management eyebrow.