25k in first two days at Stations Progressive blackjack

Stations linked a pair of games in Shuffle Master's "Hit and Run" series at nine of its casinos, more than any other previous progressive blackjack pot.

Players must make a one dollar side bet to be eligible for the progressive jackpot which pays off once the dealer receives an eighth card irrespective of whether dealer busts.

$10,500 at Santa Fe Station and $15,400 at Sunset Station.

It is, of course, merely an inducement for each and every player to make a one-dollar side bet each and every hand. Its the fear of being there and watching the dealer get an eighth card but not getting a share of the progressive bonus.

I've not seen anything that indicates this Progressive Blackjack at Stations or its first-week payout figures have caused players to flock to Stations Casinos to take advantage of this new option.