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It's getting late here so I'll assume you mean those that I guessed at. I play micro trends or patterns. They only last about three events. In the case of doubles I would attempt to take a single win off of repeated doubles by betting one time after the double hit back to back by waiting for the next change and hitting it for a repeat.
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For me, the answer is simple and it boils down to whether or not I would 'buy' a hand that a player has given up for even money.
Here's what I figure: the odds that the dealer has a 10 in the hole are about 31% (16 of 52); the return on the money I used to buy the hand is 50% (with a 3:2 game). Let's see--31% risk of losing versus a 50% payoff. I'll take those odds every day.
Some people tell me that the they don't want to risk losing their bet when they have blackjack. This would make sense to me if 'your life depended on not losing your bet,' but I doubt that this is ever the case.
This logic also applies to insurance. If a fellow player asked me to make a side bet with him for 1/2 his original bet in which I pay him back his original bet if the dealer has a ten in the hole, I would do it every time. Why, because the chance the dealer has a ten is 31%, which means I'm going to win the 'side bet' 69% of the time and lose it 31% of the time. Since I need to pay him back 2x his side bet, I will be paying him back 2x 31% or 62% . Last time I checked, 69% is bigger than 62%.
What am I missing?
Jim
Same reason people play 6-5 blackjack, High Card Flush with 1-1 on a four card flush rather than 2-1, don't take full odds on the craps bet, etc, etc, etc.
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I am amazed that many excellent blackjack players still choose even money.
For me, the answer is simple and it boils down to whether or not I would 'buy' a hand that a player has given up for even money.
Here's what I figure: the odds that the dealer has a 10 in the hole are about 31% (16 of 52); the return on the money I used to buy the hand is 50% (with a 3:2 game). Let's see--31% risk of losing versus a 50% payoff. I'll take those odds every day.
Some people tell me that the they don't want to risk losing their bet when they have blackjack. This would make sense to me if 'your life depended on not losing your bet,' but I doubt that this is ever the case.
This logic also applies to insurance. If a fellow player asked me to make a side bet with him for 1/2 his original bet in which I pay him back his original bet if the dealer has a ten in the hole, I would do it every time. Why, because the chance the dealer has a ten is 31%, which means I'm going to win the 'side bet' 69% of the time and lose it 31% of the time. Since I need to pay him back 2x his side bet, I will be paying him back 2x 31% or 62% . Last time I checked, 69% is bigger than 62%.
What am I missing?
Jim
Sometimes you should examine your moves through how others are perceiving you. What information are you sharing with the casino when you make moves like this?
Is the occasional extra money on a hand worth revealing you aren't a ploppy? Is the pit rating you an expert player going to cost more in comps than picking up a few bucks on a BJ?
Only you can decide.
Definitely take even money if you are playing a 6:5 table.
I tried that once and was told no even money at a 6:5 table. Then I was like Ahhhhh F%$# didnt realize it was a damn 6:5 table.
That’s literally the only time it bothers most 6/5 players that blackjack pays 6/5, that they can’t take even money, should probably let them have that one thing.
Yeah they don’t allow even money on 6/5 anywhere I’ve seen it. And it’s generally a complete mindf*ck for dealers when someone takes insurance on one when the dealer has it, correct procedure would be to pay 2:1 on insurance then push the blackjack, MAYBE 10% of dealers do it correctly since it requires them going out of robot mode and thinking, and instead either just freeze or try to push the whole bet bet like they’re paying insurance on a regular bj hand. I am not saying dealers are generally dumb I’m saying their brains are in robot mode and not active while on the clock, generally speaking.
That’s literally the only time it bothers most 6/5 players that blackjack pays 6/5, that they can’t take even money, should probably let them have that one thing.
As to the OP, be grateful there are players who play sub-optimally. They are the reason why your table is still 3:2. They also increase your comps.
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