During play recently I left the game during the shoe because of the low count that it reached. Took a toilet break. I got back just in time to start the new shoe. Put down my 2 chip bet and won the hand - no split or double down. The dealer (relief) matched the height of my chips in paying me off. I was surprised that I had been paid a blackjack payoff- 3:2. Then i realized what had happened. The dealer had saved my spot w/ a clear lammer. I didn't notice this in placing my bet and put my chips on top of the lammer.
Just as I was noticing this I had the sense that the dealer may have caught on as well. It seemed like he was just beginning to react when the regular dealer came back and tapped him on the shoulder. Bye bye relief dealer oh and by the way regular dealer here is your lammer back. I'm not sure there is way to recreate this little trick but it always pays to be alert to the possibilities.
Just as I was noticing this I had the sense that the dealer may have caught on as well. It seemed like he was just beginning to react when the regular dealer came back and tapped him on the shoulder. Bye bye relief dealer oh and by the way regular dealer here is your lammer back. I'm not sure there is way to recreate this little trick but it always pays to be alert to the possibilities.