Blackjack Side-bets Primer
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August 22nd, 2014 at 2:09:40 AM
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Depends upon the people playing blackjack who also play side bets.
August 22nd, 2014 at 4:07:25 AM
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Quote: MrCasinoGamesWhat is the allure of Blackjack Side-bets? Read More.
All I got from the link was a sign up invitation from Linkedin.
While you fix it I'll say that, for a very few knowledgeable players, side bets are profitable. For the masses, the possibility of quick money, attempt to recoup blackjack losses, comradery, fun, peer pressure, dealer pressure and the ease of making a wager and not worrying about having to make a playing decision.
Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth. - Mahatma Ghandi
August 22nd, 2014 at 5:11:21 AM
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The article is a free ad for or by SHFL (...breaks the mold from the rest..?, NO WAY). The author was totally wrong. If I continue to say more, it will also become an ad for SHFL.
August 22nd, 2014 at 6:15:13 AM
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The article appears to emphasize that blackjack eventually attracts counters and that side bets are of interest primarily because to a certain degree they too are countable. Yet casinos eject counters.
August 22nd, 2014 at 6:20:54 AM
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Quote: UCivanThe article is a free ad for or by SHFL (...breaks the mold from the rest..?, NO WAY). The author was totally wrong. If I continue to say more, it will also become an ad for SHFL.
I'll keep my comments to side bets in general.
A common refrain from dealers and players alike is that you must play them every hand. How would you feel if you hit and didn't have the money up? Gotcha! With a house edge several times that of the blackjack game, things can go south quickly. Play 70 or more hands per hour at $5 per side bet and the math speaks for itself. No, you are not due unless you are counting one of the few beatable side bets. Even then you'll have your ups and downs.
Now how can I get dealers, players and even bystanders to stop pointing out that I would have won if only I'd played?
Do I detect a bit of animosity among game developers here or is it just good old fashioned competition?
Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth. - Mahatma Ghandi
August 22nd, 2014 at 6:43:29 AM
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Quote: 1BB
Now how can I get dealers, players and even bystanders to stop pointing out that I would have won if only I'd played?
Do I detect a bit of animosity among game developers here or is it just good old fashioned competition?
I want to punch people in the face when they comment about how I should be playing them. I will admit that I will play them. When I sit down I will put $30 aside and play $5 a hand. I will put all winnings from the side back into that same pile. Whenever that money runs out I am done playing them. There have been more than a handful of times where my $200 buy in from BJ was gone but I still have over $100 in my side pile. There are a few side bets that I will not play at all like lucky ladies and the 3 card that pays 9-1 on all wins. I hate that a str flush pays the same as a flush.
A few months ago I was dealt QhQh while not playing it. The 3 people at my table cried about it for the next hour.
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August 22nd, 2014 at 8:10:38 AM
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Quote: UCivanThe article is a free ad for or by SHFL (...breaks the mold from the rest..?, NO WAY). The author was totally wrong. If I continue to say more, it will also become an ad for SHFL.
Elliot Frome was/is SHFL's go-to mathematician. He's supposed to tow the line.
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August 22nd, 2014 at 8:18:20 AM
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I think the point he makes about players being more concerned with the high paying odds rather than the nature or theme of the side bet is a good one.
August 22nd, 2014 at 8:47:30 AM
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A nice ad always embeds in good material.Quote: ShineyShineI think the point he makes about players being more concerned with the high paying odds rather than the nature or theme of the side bet is a good one.
August 22nd, 2014 at 9:57:51 PM
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WHY YOU NO MATCHY??
August 22nd, 2014 at 10:59:02 PM
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Quote: PaigowdanElliot Frome was/is SHFL's go-to mathematician. He's supposed to tow the line.
Be that as it may, I think Elliot is like Lenny was. Honest and upfront at all times. I also think he is doing more reviewing new game submissions now than Pacman at shfl/bally/ who's next ?
Shed not for her
the bitter tear
Nor give the heart
to vain regret
Tis but the casket
that lies here,
The gem that filled it
Sparkles yet
August 22nd, 2014 at 11:59:37 PM
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when a player asks me about side bets I always say 'if they were any good for you why would the casino have them'
get second you pig
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:05:38 AM
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I know what you are saying here, but the same comment applies to every game on the floor including the base game of BJ.
I would add "Lucky Stiff", "3 to 1 Blackjack" & the original version of "Shortie" to the list of BJ side bets that add a skill decision to the side bet proposition. My biased opinion is that the skill based side bet propositions are the new wave of side bets and will find their niche alongside the "dollar & a prayer" side bets currently in play.
I would add "Lucky Stiff", "3 to 1 Blackjack" & the original version of "Shortie" to the list of BJ side bets that add a skill decision to the side bet proposition. My biased opinion is that the skill based side bet propositions are the new wave of side bets and will find their niche alongside the "dollar & a prayer" side bets currently in play.
