I'm going to Vegas this weekend and plan on playing a little blackjack, as it's one of the easier games for gambling newbies to pick up. I picked up one of those strategy cards so I'm getting the basics down on when to hit/stand/double/split. I don't plan on winning anything (of course the house always wins), just want to gamble a little and have fun and if I win...cool!. Couple questions so I don't look like a total idiot at the casino. For multi-deck black jack:
1) How do I signal that I want to split my cards? do I just put add a match bet next to my current bet within the circle?
2) How do I signal that I want to double down? do I just add a stack next to my current stack (up to my current bet) within the circle?
3) The Blackjack side bet (I think usually pays 7-1 if you get blackjack first hand)...what are your thoughts..worth it? or just a good way for the casino to slowly get a little more money out of you?
4) random Vegas culture I should know?
~Gav
2007-02-22 06:03:59 · 5 answers · asked by Dorkus 4 in Games & Recreation ➔ Gambling
1) An equal bet next to your original bet (with a little separation) and it never hurts to speak your intentions.
2) A bet up to your original bet amount near your bet. Again you can always say what you want, but the dealers usually know what you want to do before you do.
3) never heard of that, but any side bets at a blackjack table are only there if they are "sucker bets"
4) If the dealer asks you two or three times to confirm your choice, then you're playing against basic strategy. They won't look at the card until they actually deal it, but if you hit a 14 against a dealer 6, you can expect the dealer to hesitate before they give you the card.
Also, if you get on a winning streak, tip the dealers if they're friendly. They only make minimum wage, so they work for tips.
2007-02-22 07:08:44 · answer #1 · answered by Bigfoot 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. when you want to split, put your 2nd bet next to the first bet (should be equal) and hold out 2 fingers like a peace sign on the table...remember don't touch the cards!! The dealer will move them apart him/herself.
2. when you want to double down, set the money next to your bet and put out 1 finger. or just say "double down". you can also double for less if you don't have enough money to bet the full amount. example: you have $15 left and you bet 10 and want to double down, you can put 5 out there.
3. where i deal we don't have this, but i'm in indiana. it may be a vegas thing. There is a game called 21+3 that will pay 9 to 1 if your 2 cards and the dealer's up card make a poker hand (you have 6 and 7, and a dealer turns an 8 up.) That bet is optional. It is definitely worth it if its hitting, but sometimes it doesn't. If you see a 21+3 table and you want to play, the dealer can show the details. That's their job, to teach you how to play!
2007-02-25 14:31:44 · answer #2 · answered by valleyalice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one is born knowing how to play blackjack. I say it almost every day, I'm a floor person for Blackjack. It gets me irritated when people get mad at new players! Like they came out of the womb knowing what to split and when! Anyways, the best advice I can give to you is don't play more than you can afford, don't play over your skill level. The second is to have fun. As for splitting just put the equal amount to your bet, say split and indicate it by holding up 2 fingers. As for doubling, place the bet double down bet right next to your bet and hold up one finger and say double.
To answer your last question, make sure to tip, be polite and say thank you!
2007-02-22 23:31:38 · answer #3 · answered by gus_zalenski 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) put a equal bet approximately an inch to the right of your original bet.
2) put an equal bet behind and touching your original bet
3) I dont know what you mean by side bet. If you are talking about insurance, never take it. If you are talking about a table with bonus bets, I personally never play them and avoid tables with bonus bets as those tables have altered rules which make the odds in blackjack game more in the house's favor to make up for what is paid out on the bonus bets.
2007-02-22 14:12:44 · answer #4 · answered by fat_albert_999 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a blackjack/poker dealer up here in Minnesota. I know I'm not answering your question but feel free to e-mail me and I can help you with odds and different kinds of strategies. That I have seen over the years. It's a different view on the game when you are dealing it. just click on my icon and click the option to e-mail me!!! Good luck if I don't hear from you. I also used to live in Vegas and can help you out there.
2007-02-22 14:15:12 · answer #5 · answered by cyan_8199 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋