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dangeroso

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I'm new to the forum, and pretty much new to Blackjack. I was in Las Vegas for the first time last month, and gave away money to the Luxor, Bellagio, Mirage, and New York New York. I was just playing for fun, and have since decided to commit basic strategy to memory, and learn as much as I can.

I plan on returning again this year, and was wondering if there is a source for info on Blackjack rules for each Casino. Particularly, number of decks, surrender, and double after splits. I realize that it may vary from table to table, but I'd be curious to see the general info for each Casino.

Also, is any one better than any other? I liked the Bellagio best, but really it was just aesthetics to me.

Thanks in advance!
 
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shadroch

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Just know that that site is a decent guide,but is often outdated when it comes to rules and decks used.
Current Blackjack News is a monthly guide that is much better but cost about $12 an issue.
 
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Doofus

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dangeroso said:
I'm new to the forum, and pretty much new to Blackjack. I was in Las Vegas for the first time last month, and gave away money to the Luxor, Bellagio, Mirage, and New York New York. I was just playing for fun, and have since decided to commit basic strategy to memory, and learn as much as I can.

I plan on returning again this year, and was wondering if there is a source for info on Blackjack rules for each Casino. Particularly, number of decks, surrender, and double after splits. I realize that it may vary from table to table, but I'd be curious to see the general info for each Casino.

Also, is any one better than any other? I liked the Bellagio best, but really it was just aesthetics to me.

Thanks in advance!
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You sound a little bit like me, two years ago. Believe me, learning basic strategy is not difficult. There are about 320 different variations of opening hands, and only about 20 ever gave me difficulty. But by playing and practicing on a simulator you will have them down in no time flat. And it seems that the bets that are most difficult to remember are also the closest in odds, so even if you make a mistake, it's not usually a terrible one.

You will find that the rules in various casinos make a huge difference in your play. For example, there is a world of difference between the Single Deck BJ they have on the strip which pays only 6-5 for BJ as opposed to the SD they play at the Four Queens, which pays 3-2. The house edge is 10 times worse for you at 6-5, believe it or not. The difference between playing in the same casino at a table that stands on soft 17 as opposed to hitting soft 17 can be the difference between a .20% house edge and a .40% house edge - in other words, all else being equal, your losses will double at a table that hits on soft 17. And many times, these tables sit right next to each other in the same casino.

But the important thing is to just enjoy yourself and set limits, so you don't get hammered or caught up in a losing streak. This is perhaps the most difficult thing for me to do. Stanford Wong's newsletter is a great resource, I bought it myself.
 
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