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Vegetarian Eats

Wizard — Sat, 26 May 2012 04:11:03 +0000

Vegas Click has a good page on that topic.

what % does a player push the dealer in a regular blackjack?

Switch — Sat, 26 May 2012 01:51:43 +0000

The Wizard has some of the pushes that you mentioned - I'm not sure if there is a more comprehensive list. Go to:-

http://wizardofodds.com/games/blackjack/rule-variations/

to give you a general idea.

Palms matches The Riviera's new member slot loss rebate

RogerKint — Sat, 26 May 2012 07:58:18 +0000

The pop-up only occurs when you scroll over the "comment" tab on the right side of the page or the "quick info" tab on the bottom.

5ive card hi lo

niczone — Fri, 25 May 2012 22:22:21 +0000

Hi guys,

I was at the Mardi Gras Casino in Charleston, WV for the 1st time yesterday and they had this game called 5ive card hi low. I can find nothing on it online including the wizard sites except the page for the company that puts it out, in bet gaming, which can be found here: http://inbetgaming.com/5_card_hi_lo.html.

Here is a copy of the rack card: http://inbetgaming.com/5_card_hi_lo_rack_card.html

I just wanted to know a) The hand where it makes sense to fold instead of raise. b) the house edge on this game. I can try to do the leg work here but if someone has already done the work or can do it faster, I would love the help.

Thanks,
Nic

NJ to press ahead with sports betting in AC

NokTang — Sat, 26 May 2012 03:44:53 +0000

Quote: ahiromu
There are always going to be people that resort to violence, but you just don't see the kind of group mentality in the US than you do in other parts of the world when it comes to the outcomes of athletic events.

Agree with you on the "group" aspect. FYI I'm a proud American, just live abroad in Asia and am returning soon. I've lost contact with the general atmosphere as gone some ten years now.

However, I remain of the opinion that I'm more upset if I lose money on a game than I am if "my team" loses. Perhaps I sank/rose? too far into the gambling aspects. I also spent a fair amount of time in the Atlantic City casinos and found the crowd much different than that of Las Vegas's casinos. I've been cursed out for throwing a 7 out at the crap table and tossed a $100.usd chip after a good long roll in Atlantic City. Neither has happened in Las Vegas. Point I guess being again, an uninformed opinion it is more (*&^&%$$ in terms of the typical gambler/crowd. This would trickle IMHO with legal sports betting. Blame on making bad/losing bet has to be placed somewhere other than on ones self.

House Edge on Even Money BJ payout

jimthecat — Sat, 26 May 2012 02:55:23 +0000

Even money is exactly the same as insurance.

Many casinos offer "even money" to disguise it, and also to simply the process for them.

I have played at casinos where you must actually buy insurance instead of taking even money. In this case, you put up the insurance money, and if they dealer has it, your BJ pushes, and your insurance is paid. If not, your insurance bet is taken, and your BJ is still paid 3:2, but it obviously still results in even money.

Either way, it's the exact same thing as insurance.

Forum members sharing casino comps.

winmonkeyspit3 — Sat, 26 May 2012 04:59:59 +0000

I think that the logistics would be tough for a room comp unless you actually know the person, but for going in the VIP room for food/drinks or giving each other tickets for a show, it could be a great thing. Reminds me of the college "ride share" threads that kids create on my college's campus forum. I know at Turning Stone I always get a buffet for two and I often eat alone, though I doubt anyone is driving to upstate NY for a free buffet, as good as the crab legs are. I will be going to Mohegan a few times this summer, I would certainly exchange comps with others though mine will likely only be for food/reduced rooms.

WoE's Black Sheep Game!

Beardgoat — Sat, 26 May 2012 04:47:46 +0000

I sent it

I've been to MGM today! + What is the best Hi-low index number?

WangSanJose — Sat, 26 May 2012 08:44:20 +0000

I went to some other casinos today. Mirage has only one 6 deck 28% house edge game with 25 minimum.
And I didn't found any other 6 deck game that is better than MGM's.
When will MGM has $15 minimum S17 game like Blackjack Survey mentioned?

What is the strangest thing you have witnessed a player do?

EvenBob — Fri, 25 May 2012 22:53:31 +0000

Binion's had a roulette table close to the Fremont street
entrance a few years ago. A middle aged Latino guy came
in, bet $25 on red, and when the ball fell into a black
number he snatched the green chip off of red and fast
walked right back out to Fremont st. I was stunned and
so was the dealer. He called the pit guy over and they
laughed about it and that was that.

If it had happened in an Indain casino, the guy would
have been tackled by 4 security guards and the police
would have showed up. Vegas is laid back, thats for
sure.