Best Blackjack in Las Vegas?

The Bighorn is located on Lake Mead Blvd. east of Las Vegas Blvd. in North Las Vegas. The neighborhood is working-class Hispanic. I've played here twice, both times during the day. The atmosphere was fine. The pit is two tables, usually only one open. The dealers are friendly (although they tip-hustle) and there was good drink service. Not too smoky. Mostly people of the Latino persuasion as patrons. May get rougher at night; don't know, never been at that time, and not sure I would try it.

Now, the game: according to the Wizard's calculator, this is a .25% game for the total-dependent basic strategy player. This is the best game for the casual player in the Las Vegas valley. However, he also mentions that a blackjack pays 2-1 if there are two or more players at the table. This creates a sizable advantage for the player. I have never seen this rule implemented. Can somebody comment on this?

I think the 2-1 blackjack is already included to give a .25 house edge.

If you think about it this situation comes up rarely, and the bonus is only 1/2 your bet anyway, but still a nice thing for the casino to throw in.

I don't think it is included. Longhorn casino has the same rules minus the bonus and their house edge is also only .25%.

It may happen rarely but all things being equal that gives a player a 2% advantage over the house when 2 or more players are present. That extra 1/2 your bet adds up.

ive played here before.

the extra rules they have are late surrender, you can resplit aces up to 3hands, and can double down on 3cards.

Quote: teddys

I don't think it is included. Longhorn casino has the same rules minus the bonus and their house edge is also only .25%.

It may happen rarely but all things being equal that gives a player a 2% advantage over the house when 2 or more players are present. That extra 1/2 your bet adds up.

Teddys, were you able to confirm that all blackjacks are paid 2 to 1 when there are 2 players on the table? As you said, with BJ paying 2 to 1, I believe there is a player advantage with even basic strategy and the .25% house edge does not factor in the 2 to 1 BJ bonus.

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