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Blackjack

Includes questions about one of the world's most popular casino card games. Also known as Twenty-One and Pontoon.

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When do you raise your bet in blackjack?

When to split is up to the player. There are no specific rules about it. However, the most experienced players will tell you to; always split Aces and eights, never split face cards or tens (a 20 is a darned good hand), don't split when the dealer is showing an eight, nine, ten, or Ace. Fours, fives, and sixes usually end up being 14, 15, or 16 (losers). The best time to split any pair is when the dealer is showing a 3, 4, 5, or 6. Deuces (2) are called a dealer's Ace, the dealer will make a hand more often with a deuce showing than any other small card. Remember it is gambling, no guarantees that something will work the same every time, casinos were not built by winners.

How many card tables are in a casino?

There are a lot of factors to consider and a set number is not possible. It all depends on how many tables, how many decks in play, how many shifts, and how many drinks are spilled on the cards. Let us assume a casino has 10 Blackjack tables, eight of them have a four deck shoe and two are single deck. They also have one Three Card Poker table and one Let It Ride table, and that all the tables are open 24 hrs, seven days a week. Let us also assume that there are no mishaps such as spilled drinks and that there is continuous play on all the tables. In single deck games the cards are normally changed every two to three hours and when shoes are used the cards are changed at the start of every shift, in this example the singles will change every two hours. Thus, 8 X 4 X 3 =96 + 12 X 4 = 144

Why are single deck Blackjack games better than multi-deck games?

If the rules table rules are the same, single deck odds are better than multi-deck odds. This is because the dealer is more likely to bust since the dealer cannot hit for five straight 2's and things like that.

For card counters single deck is very easy to beat. This is because the "true count" fluctuates up and down very quickly in single deck. Multi-deck games keep a more steady count which produces favorable counts less often.

Keep in mind that if the single deck game you are playing is paying 6:5 on blackjack rather than 3:2, then the odds aren't so good. You are much better off at a 3:2 paying multi-deck game. Unfortunately most single deck games are only paying 6:5 nowadays. That gives the house roughly a 2% advantage versus a multi-deck game that might only have a .5% house advantage.

Which stores sell blackjack tables in the USA?

Folding poker tables can be found on several card-games webpages. Try the webpage 'squirrel poker', or alternatively, webpages such as Ebay or Amazon.

What does ace mean to a dealer in black jack?

The card values:

Ace: 1 or 11

Cards # 2 - 9: same value as the card number

Card #10, Jack, Queen, and King: 10

What is the name of a blackjack dealers box?

If you mean the box that the cards are dealt from; shoe.

If you mean where the chips are kept; rack or tray.

If you mean where the paper money is dropped; drop box.

If you mean where the dealer's tips are dropped; tip box.

Where online could one play blackjack?

There is a website called OnlineBlackJack that allows you to do just that. Addicting Games and Casino Room also offer blackjack. Depending on the website, you can play for fun, gamble, or both.

What are the hazards of playing blackjack online?

There is always the inherent risk that playing games involving gambling online can lead to a gambling addiction problem. In terms of actual measurable security risks however the danger is negligible. Online companies accepting payments must follow certain security protocols to avoid liability and loss od sensitive information.

Do you look at the face down card in Blackjack?

If the player is dealt one card face up and one down then of course you would look at the face down card, how else would you know how much your hand adds up to? If you mean the dealer's card then no, the dealer's hole card is only exposed after all the players have played out their hands.

What happens if both the dealer and the player got the same value in blackjack?

If both the dealer and the player have a Blackjack it is a push.

However, it is possible for a player to win the hand under certain conditions. If the dealer is showing an Ace the player can insure his bet. If the player makes the insurance bet and the dealer has a Blackjack, the hand is a push and the insurance bet is a win. This is commonly know as "even money".

Is card counting in a casino considered illegal?

No, you can't criminalize a thought process.

True, it is not illegal, but it's really treated like it is.

No, but you can't use any electronic devices or paper or anything to help and don't move your lips when you try to remember because then you'll most likely get kicked out.

Further although card counting, or counting cards, is just play the game extremely well. and this means more winnings for you and less profit for the casino. hence why when you are caught the casino asks you to leave. unfortunately you can't just walk in to the next casino, as they all use face recognition software to advise them of people already caught card counting. but good luck with your exploits!

yes i do agree from zanerr

How many cards does each player get in blackjack?

Each player initially gets two cards, the object is to get 21 and you can hit or get more cards until you either get 21 or close to it, whoever gets 21 automatically wins, but if you go over 21 you bust and automatically lose.

What is the legal age for playing Bingo in Las Vegas?

The legal age to play bingo in Michigan is 18, however some casinos in Michigan require you to be 21+.

What is the best possible score in blackjack?

Blackjack, that is an Ace with any 10 value card.

What are the all-time best blackjack books?

== == The five all-time best poker books are: 1. Harrington on Hold 'Em Volume 1-3 2. Doyle Brunson's Super System 1 and 2 3. Online Ace 4. Killer Poker Online 5. Caro's book of tells, the body language and psychology of poker

Where can one play blackjack casino games online?

Try http:/www.ustrippoker.com. So far, out of all online gambling sites, this one suits my taste. Girls know how to play and they know how to make the game livelier. Make sure you have a webcam though.

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In the game of blackjack do you bet first or look at your cards first?

In any betting game you have to bet first. The only exception is with poker where you can see your cards before the betting round, that is after the initial round, which you must bet before the deal.

Does dealer have to hit on hard 17?

Soft 17Indicates that an ace is involved: A 7 and any card worth 10 would be a "hard" 17, and a Ace and a 6 would be a "soft" 17. It is considered soft due to the fact that the Ace can be counted as a 1 or an 11. A "soft" hand is a hand you can hit and get a 10 and still have the same hand; an Ace is ALWAYS involved.

To answer your question, if the dealer must hit a soft 17 this means that if the dealer has an Ace, 6 hand they must take another card and can not stand on the 17.

It is important to note that Dealer's Hitting of the "Soft 17" is very advantageous to the house. Such games should be avoided where that is an option.

Why do blackjack dealers burn a card at the beginning of a shoe?

They do this to help prevent cheating, in 1942 in Vegas a group of hustlers tricked a casino out of 12.6million dollars because they distracted the dealer and changed the deck for one of there own with their order of cards so they almost always won.

But i got a question too, why not burn either 1, 2 or 3 card the dealers choice as if someone does this again then they could set their deck excluding 1 burnt card every time so they could do 2 at the start then ace then jack then they would always win too there must be some sort of other prevention system.

In blackjack does the dealer get the cards in a tie?

I'm not sure what you mean about the dealer getting the cards.

So, a quick lesson in Blackjack. When the dealer and the player both have hands that have the same value it is called a push, no win, no loss. There is no such thing as a tie-breaker. The dealer must stand on a 17 or better and hit on a 16 or under, no exceptions. As for the dealer getting the cards, the dealer gets all the cards, the dealer has control of the cards at all times.

Where can one play blackjack games?

There are many sites online to play blackjack games. There is Platinum Play, 888 Casino, Bet 365 Casino, High Noon Casino, Lucky Red, SIA Casino and Winner Casino. Vegas is also a good place to visit to play blackjack. There are casinos in many cities where blackjack can be played.

How much should you tip a Blackjack dealer?

In Nevada, they make minimum wage. Dealers make their money in tips. In a good house they can make as much as/or more than $75,000/yr in tips plus wages. It does not necessarily depend on how good a single dealer is, it is in the overall performance and attitude of the dealers and the generosity of the players.normally will tip the dealer every time they win a hand whereas a blackjack player tends to base the tipping on how much they have lost.