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Old 07-12-2007, 05:58 AM
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Default Re: 21st century blackjack

I banked this game at Commerce. It's called no bust blackjack.
it requires a very different basic strategy from regular bj.
Just so you know, it's virtually impossible to make any money at this game because for every bet you make up to $100, you have to pay a dollar. In addition, if you play perfect basic strategy (which only us bankers were taught!) the you are playing at a 1% disadvantage. The only way to combat this is to bank a lot of action when it is your turn to bank. In addition, try to get involved in other people's banks if you can. We were trained to look out for people who did this, called bank chasers, and a good employee will make sure to never let any player bank in more than 3 seats per orbit.

I think if you end up banking 10x the action compared to how much you bet as a player, then you can erase the disadvantage. So bet the minimum $10 on the hand before it's your turn to bank, then when you bank, cover all the action on the table.

Even with this, it still only creates about a 1% advantage with absolute wicked variance. I banked all day 8 hours a day 5 days a week and had losing streaks of weeks and weeks.

My recommendation is to stay the hell away. The drinks aren't even free anyway. If you are going to attempt to find an advantage in a playing vs banking game, learn pai gow and study optimal strategy.
If you still want to play, PM me and I will give you the basic strategy. I'll also hook you up as best as I can with some good strategies for pai gow.
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