5 6 or 7 BJ spots
September 15th, 2011 at 7:20:03 PM
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Last visit to Blackhawk, The isle has 6 spot BJ table and Ameristar had 7. Almost all the other casinos had 5 spots. Doubt anyone has hard figures on how this affects the drop, but wondering what you think. Ans Switch has 8 spots and luxurious room for 4 players.
Proving once again the real innovations in most gambling games are simple, after someone else has thought of it.
Read where Wheel of Fortune is the most popular slot. It's big attraction is the wheel. Gee, it looks familiar to me. Anybody ever been to a carnival ??
Proving once again the real innovations in most gambling games are simple, after someone else has thought of it.
Read where Wheel of Fortune is the most popular slot. It's big attraction is the wheel. Gee, it looks familiar to me. Anybody ever been to a carnival ??
September 15th, 2011 at 7:57:05 PM
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9 spots is the most I've seen for BJ and Spanish21.
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September 15th, 2011 at 11:16:53 PM
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From what I've seen there are no breakdowns on drop & hold reports on blackjack through the number of betting spots, i.e., "5-spot Blackjack versus 6-spot blackjack" etc.
Should have no effect on drop unless every spot is filled as more players are trying to buy in and can't.
Speed of the game is a tad higher with fewer spots, because there's less spot "dead time" while other spots on the table are being processed; you go to the next deal more quickly.
Should have no effect on drop unless every spot is filled as more players are trying to buy in and can't.
Speed of the game is a tad higher with fewer spots, because there's less spot "dead time" while other spots on the table are being processed; you go to the next deal more quickly.
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September 15th, 2011 at 11:27:49 PM
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Quote: buzzpaffRead where Wheel of Fortune is the most popular slot. It's big attraction is the wheel.
Geez, I hate that game. A couple years ago it was right behind the
Roulette Evolution setup and the machine screaming WHEEL OF
FORTUNE every 20sec about drove me insane.
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September 16th, 2011 at 12:05:08 AM
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Chapter 5 of casino-ology by Bill Zender. Short story: 7 spots is best for the house. But I encourage the long story. The entire book is worth the read.
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September 16th, 2011 at 12:37:19 AM
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The Four Queens had 5 spots on their single deck tables the last time I looked. Circus Circus had 7 at some tables (with their clientele, they should know better). Most other places I've noticed had 6. This is a change from 15-20 years ago, when most tables around had spaces for 7.
I've only seen Switch tables with 5x2 spots, so I'll have to look for the roomier tables.
I've only seen Switch tables with 5x2 spots, so I'll have to look for the roomier tables.
September 16th, 2011 at 8:03:37 AM
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Ah. for the good old days With tables that had mahogany inlays to place your dollar slugs or chips in and actual drink holders built into the tables. And even a little room between tables, so you were not getting jostled at 1st and 3rd base. And especially none of those damn plastic drink holders jammed under the rail.
September 16th, 2011 at 8:08:28 AM
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I've not seen stats but I'm told that switching from seven betting circles to five betting circles speeded up the game noticeably and most seven spot tables usually get only five players most of the time anyway. Dealer can move faster and see more. A faster game and a more protected one. Why don't all casinos follow suit?
September 16th, 2011 at 8:13:08 AM
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I think you need 7 spots for weekends and holidays . Notice the biggest and most successful casinos have 7 spots. I think 5 spots are offered as an inducement for you to play at that casino. And if only 5 players at a 7 spot, what's wrong with that ? But having only 50 spots available when you have 70 potential players on busy days is just bad business.
September 16th, 2011 at 8:49:58 AM
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I've noticed a correlation in some places between limit and table spots. It's as if going from $5 min to $25 min to $100 min buys more elbow room.
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