And caught an ace. Within a month, dealers at two stores I frequent mentioned to me that some guy once did that. One of them claimed to be dealing in high stakes when it happened!
First, is it possible to know with such certainty that an Ace is next in a shoe game? On second thought, it probably is, since this mysterious player wagered a big chunk of change on it. I am only guessing it was the same guy at both shops that did this act.
Second, if you know you're getting an Ace next, WHY NOT SPLIT? That has got to be the strongest heat inducer in the game of blackjack, PERIOD. Not that splitting 10's won't draw heat, but nothing in the magnitude of doubling 20, and actually getting the ace. The only drawback is you may lose the other hand.
Third, perhaps this didn't really happen, and dealers enjoy making up stories that are fun to tell patrons?
First, is it possible to know with such certainty that an Ace is next in a shoe game? On second thought, it probably is, since this mysterious player wagered a big chunk of change on it. I am only guessing it was the same guy at both shops that did this act.
Second, if you know you're getting an Ace next, WHY NOT SPLIT? That has got to be the strongest heat inducer in the game of blackjack, PERIOD. Not that splitting 10's won't draw heat, but nothing in the magnitude of doubling 20, and actually getting the ace. The only drawback is you may lose the other hand.
Third, perhaps this didn't really happen, and dealers enjoy making up stories that are fun to tell patrons?