Would u consider this taking a shot?

[Voodude]

Hi everybody

new to the forum here (been lurking awhile and thought I'd finally sign up). Anyway I was at a table today absorbing a beating, and at the beginning of a shoe the dealer failed to burn a card. Right as I realized he was not going to burn one, I was tempted to push a very high bet out, and then claim the hand was bogus if I lost. I decided not to as I don't like to cause a scene, and won the hand anyway. I was wondering if anyone else has tried this and if so how did the casino handled it? This place usually rules in favor of the player, but I go there frequently and didn't want to do anything that would draw negative attention.

 

[paddywhack]

Hi everybody

new to the forum here (been lurking awhile and thought I'd finally sign up). Anyway I was at a table today absorbing a beating, and at the beginning of a shoe the dealer failed to burn a card. Right as I realized he was not going to burn one, I was tempted to push a very high bet out, and then claim the hand was bogus if I lost. I decided not to as I don't like to cause a scene, and won the hand anyway. I was wondering if anyone else has tried this and if so how did the casino handled it? This place usually rules in favor of the player, but I go there frequently and didn't want to do anything that would draw negative attention.

Burning a card is a procedural thing. So the dealer screwed up. I sincerely doubt they'd rule the hand dead.

 

[Sucker]

"Taking a shot" is when YOU do something to cause the dealer error. The move you were talking about is nothing more than taking advantage of a dealer's mistake.

I agree with paddywhack in that once all the card came out you probably wouldn't be able to get them to call it a dead hand; but if you can time it right, there IS a way to make this work: As soon as you get your 1st card, if it's an ace or a ten, keep quiet. If it's NOT; IMMEDIATELY and before any more cards are dealt, exclaim to the dealer "YOU DIDN'T BURN A CARD!". This DOES work most of the time.

 

[tthree]

When is the card burned

I am having trouble remembering because it is a triviality. Do you bet before or after the burn of the first card.

 

[Brock Windsor]

Hi everybody

new to the forum here (been lurking awhile and thought I'd finally sign up). Anyway I was at a table today absorbing a beating, and at the beginning of a shoe the dealer failed to burn a card. Right as I realized he was not going to burn one, I was tempted to push a very high bet out, and then claim the hand was bogus if I lost. I decided not to as I don't like to cause a scene, and won the hand anyway. I was wondering if anyone else has tried this and if so how did the casino handled it? This place usually rules in favor of the player, but I go there frequently and didn't want to do anything that would draw negative attention.

I would certainly call that shot taking.

 

[Zero]

I agree with paddywhack in that once all the card came out you probably wouldn't be able to get them to call it a dead hand; but if you can time it right, there IS a way to make this work: As soon as you get your 1st card, if it's an ace or a ten, keep quiet. If it's NOT; IMMEDIATELY and before any more cards are dealt, exclaim to the dealer "YOU DIDN'T BURN A CARD!". This DOES work most of the time.

Pretty sure this will only work if you're at first base.

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[aslan]

Speaking of burning a card, I noticed there are several places in Vegas now that do not burn a card when a new dealer comes in. I find this to be very player friendly.

 

[Automatic Monkey]

"Taking a shot" is when YOU do something to cause the dealer error. The move you were talking about is nothing more than taking advantage of a dealer's mistake.

I agree with paddywhack in that once all the card came out you probably wouldn't be able to get them to call it a dead hand; but if you can time it right, there IS a way to make this work: As soon as you get your 1st card, if it's an ace or a ten, keep quiet. If it's NOT; IMMEDIATELY and before any more cards are dealt, exclaim to the dealer "YOU DIDN'T BURN A CARD!". This DOES work most of the time.

Ditto! You have enough information with your first card. (Although I'd accept a 9 too.)

 

[Gamblor]

Pretty sure this will only work if you're at first base.

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It will absolutely work at 1st base if you call it right away (no other cards are dealt) - most of time Its less likely to work if more cards are dealt. Most places are unlikely to burn a hand or shift around cards, as others have mentioned its a procedural discretionary thing according to places I've seen this happened.

Don't worry OP, ploppies try to pull this all the time too But usually way too late after they see both their cards.

 

[mjbballar23]

I like this play but like others have said, you better call it out right away to cover yourself.

 

[rrwoods]

Ditto! You have enough information with your first card. (Although I'd accept a 9 too.)

If it's a nine and you're in the last spot, count the table quickly before making the decision

 

[Sucker]

If it's a 9, don't make a stink about it, in the hope that she'll do it again in a later shoe. There are many moves in this game that only work ONCE per dealer. Make it count.