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In the 1960's, blackjack's popularity exploded on the Las Vegas strip after the 1962 publication of "Beat The Dealer" written by Edward O. Thorp. Readers and gambling enthusiasts descended to the blackjack tables for their piece of the action. The casinos were making money hand over fist with the explosion of new revenue. Single deck blackjack (which then paid 3:2) replaced craps as the most popular game. All strip casinos offered only single deck then, and more tables were needed to meet demand. Then paranoia struck the casinos with parties that had something to gain from it. The Griffin Detective Agency sold mug shots to the casinos of suspected card counters. 99.9% of card counters do not play a winning game, but Griffin had to stay in business. In the 90's, facial recognition software developers sold their expensive products using the myth that counters were threats to the bottom line. The casinos fell for this hook, line, and sinker. They ask now, why have blackjack profits plummeted?
There is a saying, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it", an axiom the casinos broke. A retro period of 21 in the 60's might help a casino or two regain the table profits from that time. The casino should employ single deck at all 21 games. The suggestions are 1) A single deck game that uses a cut card at exactly 50% penetration using a slit in the discard tray. 2) A 1-4 bet spread such as $25-$100 3) 5 betting spots at the table to guarantee at least 2 rounds. 3) No heat, barrings, or photos. 4) Blackjacks that pay 3:2. 5) Make sure that all tables are full, consolidate tables if needed.
Many businesses offer discounts in hope of attracting new customers. People have stayed away in droves from Las Vegas because losing at the current carnival games is no pleasure cruise. The Cash for Clunkers has stimulated the automobile industry, why not a Cash for Blackjacks campaign in Vegas? Professional sports such as the National Football League, Major League Baseball, and the National Basketball Association have thrived on retro uniforms. Even television stations feature retro broadcasts such as The Andy Griffith Show, The Beverly Hillbillies, and other 60's shows to increase ratings. Certainly a wise Las Vegas strip casino CEO can implement retro blackjack to increase business.
Article published at http://www.examiner.com/x-18051-San-Francisco-Blackjack-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Retro-blackjack-proposal-for-Las-Vegas-strip-casinos
There is a saying, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it", an axiom the casinos broke. A retro period of 21 in the 60's might help a casino or two regain the table profits from that time. The casino should employ single deck at all 21 games. The suggestions are 1) A single deck game that uses a cut card at exactly 50% penetration using a slit in the discard tray. 2) A 1-4 bet spread such as $25-$100 3) 5 betting spots at the table to guarantee at least 2 rounds. 3) No heat, barrings, or photos. 4) Blackjacks that pay 3:2. 5) Make sure that all tables are full, consolidate tables if needed.
Many businesses offer discounts in hope of attracting new customers. People have stayed away in droves from Las Vegas because losing at the current carnival games is no pleasure cruise. The Cash for Clunkers has stimulated the automobile industry, why not a Cash for Blackjacks campaign in Vegas? Professional sports such as the National Football League, Major League Baseball, and the National Basketball Association have thrived on retro uniforms. Even television stations feature retro broadcasts such as The Andy Griffith Show, The Beverly Hillbillies, and other 60's shows to increase ratings. Certainly a wise Las Vegas strip casino CEO can implement retro blackjack to increase business.
Article published at http://www.examiner.com/x-18051-San-Francisco-Blackjack-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Retro-blackjack-proposal-for-Las-Vegas-strip-casinos
