Had something strange happen at a CSM last week (I realize most here avoid these like the plague) however I play them from time to time. Anyway, the dealer was VERY new, he stated it was his first day multiple times, was clearly nervous and appeared very young. He was not putting the discards back into the CSM and made a number of errors- at one point he drew several cards to get 20 and declared a bust and paid the table, paid an older gentleman SEVENTY FIVE dollars for a 25 dollar blackjack, and failed to take my losing lucky ladies side bet several times.
His generosity ended after a dispute with one of the players got the floors attention and they removed the dealer shortly after. Right before leaving the table the floor notices the discard rack and tells him to reload the CSM. I didn't realize it at the time but this kid put the stack of cards into the machine face down (apparently they go face up). The next dealer arrives and cards begin randomly coming out of the machine face up, but not in "packs". The machine holds 6 decks and the kid fed about a deck and a half in wrong side up. As the cards were coming out I began to wonder if there is a plausible way to track or somehow exploit these machines and play with an advantage. I have had very good luck with the LL side bet at these machines but I'm sure that was just luck. Anyone else have experience or thoughts on these?
His generosity ended after a dispute with one of the players got the floors attention and they removed the dealer shortly after. Right before leaving the table the floor notices the discard rack and tells him to reload the CSM. I didn't realize it at the time but this kid put the stack of cards into the machine face down (apparently they go face up). The next dealer arrives and cards begin randomly coming out of the machine face up, but not in "packs". The machine holds 6 decks and the kid fed about a deck and a half in wrong side up. As the cards were coming out I began to wonder if there is a plausible way to track or somehow exploit these machines and play with an advantage. I have had very good luck with the LL side bet at these machines but I'm sure that was just luck. Anyone else have experience or thoughts on these?