A Question and Comment About Wendover

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SPX

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So I just went to Wendover the other day for the first time. Who here has been there and what are your thoughts?

For starters, I'll say that I went to Golden Nugget and Montego Bay, both fairly small casinos. One thing I noticed immediately though is that all the games I found were $5 single deck that paid 3:2 which shocked me as I am used to playing 6 deck exclusively in Mississippi.

As a matter of fact, when I sat down I didn't even realize it was a single deck game until they started pitching cards to me. I was actually confused and momentarily disoriented because I had never played a pitch game before.

However, there was one thing that disturbed me: At one point I went to double after splitting and the dealer was like, What are you doing?! Apparently you can't do that. . .

So here's a question: For the non-counter, would you suggest playing 6 deck where you can double after splitting or 3:2 single deck where you can't? And furthermore, does such a 6 deck game exist in Wendover?
 
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bj bob

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Hands down

no question about it. It's single deck all the way. The Wendover game, as typically played in Northern Nevada although H-17 and no DAS still maintains only a .17 HA, about .30 better than your typical 6 Deck shoe.
BTW, Don't go looking for SD, DAS 'cause there ain't none, just as there ain't no 6 Decks (as far as I know) in greater metropolitan Wendover.:grin:
 
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SPX

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Thanks for the info, Bob-O. Have you played, or do you play, in Wendover often? Like I said, I had never played a pitch game before and it was just strange even being able to touch the cards. I didn't know all the etiquette and had to ask how to indicate certain intentions and whatnot.

I did have fun, though. I was about $150 up at one point at the Golden Nugget but then walked over to Montego Bay and gave most of it back. I think I walked away about $30 up.

Humorous anecdote: I split 9s against the dealers 3 and was sternly counseled against my actions by the dealer because "18 is a good hand" and I was "getting greedy." I also had to endure the quizzical looks by my fellow players. And unfortunately, I lost both those hands and proved them "right."
 
bj bob

bj bob

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SPX said:
Thanks for the info, Bob-O. Have you played, or do you play, in Wendover often? Like I said, I had never played a pitch game before and it was just strange even being able to touch the cards. I didn't know all the etiquette and had to ask how to indicate certain intentions and whatnot.

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Oh yeah. I try to get there every couple of years. Haven't been there since 2006 though. Usually play at the Montego and P. Mill. I'm thinking of twisting a certain forum member's arm and talking him into a BJ raid on the town one day soon. It would provide interesting read for a book/ movie along the lines of "Burning Vegas". Maybe something like "Going AP(E) on the I-80"
As far as pitch etiquette goes, just watch the table for a few rounds and you'll get the hang of it. Scratch 'em if you want a hit, tuck 'em under if you're standing, flip 'em over if you got a BJ ,double down or a split. VERY IMPORTANT-Do not use both hands to hold your cards(NO-NO!!), and finally do not spread more than 4-1.
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SPX

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Bob-O! Can I call you Bob-O? I'll call you Bob-O. . .

Funny you mentioned holding the cards with both hands. I was actually reprimanded for that. I was like, "Oh, my bad. . ."

I don't know. There are so many rules.
 
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