Worst Blackjack Game Ever?

[es02609]

I am from michigan and we have a bunch of smaller charity poker rooms around. They just started offering blackjack at some of these places. As a small time card counter I had to check the game out and see what is going on.

When I got there and realized the rules I ran away, BUT...what is the odds on this sick sick game?
6 deck game
Dealer stands on 17
Blackjack pays 1 to 1
Player loses push on 17
Double only 10,11
no surrender
Can double after splitting, but only on 10,11
can only split aces 1 time(can double down for 2nd card)

Also, I know this does not effect the straight up odds, but something I found very interesting, is insurance pays 1 to 1. I asked the reason behind that rule and the answer was even better. Answer: "The owner wants to give the players the option to insure the entire bet, not just half of it". I pointed out the having the insurance pay 2 to 1 that you can insure the entire bet, for a half a bet.....but I was talking to a grunt.....

Does anyone know the odds on this horrible game? Would this game be playable with very sloppy dealers? Lets just say any time the dealer checks for a blackjack you can see the hole card and even when that is not the case, you can see the hole card about 10% of the time.

Thanks in advance!

 

[21gunsalute]

Instead of donating to your favorite charity why not rob it instead.

 

[FLASH1296]

This is a LARCENOUS game.

 

[Homeschool]

If I remember right the rule is dealer wins ALL pushes. (which makes the house edge even more ridiculous!)


Homeschool

 

[QFIT]

Sorry, I really try to avoid sarcasm, but do you know what the word "charity" means? Are you actually suggesting that we should use hole-carding against a charity? Should we take money from"sloppy" Salvation Army Santas?

 

[Sucker]

Sorry, I really try to avoid sarcasm, but do you know what the word "charity" means? Are you actually suggesting that we should use hole-carding against a charity? Should we take money from"sloppy" Salvation Army Santas?

Are you suggesting that the money actually GOES to the charity that supposedly "sponsors" these events? I used to work for one of these "charity" casinos. They have to CALL it a charity in order for the state to allow them to exist. At MY casino, the casino ITSELF kept more than 99% of the profits as
"administrative" expenses, and the CHARITY got next to NOTHING. I can't speak for ALL of these places, but I wouldn't be surprised if they all operate this way.

 

[QFIT]

In 1850, Dickens wrote "Procrastination is the thief of time" in David Copperfield.

In 1939, Ogden Nash titled a volume of humorous poetry "Procrastination is all of the time" as a take-off.

With respect to the past literary giants, let me corrupt this to "Rationalization is all of the time."


Disclaimer: Not sure which is worse, sarcasm or pedantry. Forgive me.

 

[daddybo]

From my experience, Sucker is pretty much correct. I even see slot parlors operating under the guise of charity. But by the same token, I wouldn't play any of these games with the intent to beat it. Frankly, I wouldn't play them at all... I do just fine donating money directly. I prefer to be an advantage donor.

 

[prankster]

Seriously now-can you guys help me out with my pediatric leper colony? The little children are depending on YOU!:joker:

 

[FLASH1296]

hypothetically …

Would any of us board a comped Junket Flight
to a Nigerian casino, should such ever exist ?​

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:laugh:​

 

[daddybo]

Would any of us board a comped Junket Flight
to a Nigerian casino, should such ever exist ?​

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:laugh:​

Only to go there to collect my $25,000,000. dollars!:whip::laugh:

 

[21gunsalute]

Are you suggesting that the money actually GOES to the charity that supposedly "sponsors" these events? I used to work for one of these "charity" casinos. They have to CALL it a charity in order for the state to allow them to exist. At MY casino, the casino ITSELF kept more than 99% of the profits as
"administrative" expenses, and the CHARITY got next to NOTHING. I can't speak for ALL of these places, but I wouldn't be surprised if they all operate this way.

Yes, 2 wrongs do make a right. We should definitely exploit these charities to line our own pockets. Another good idea would be to take money from these charity canisters in stores when the clerk isn't looking. But most professional charity-ripper-offers will tell you that the best such opportunity is to go church hopping. When they pass the offering plate just take what you want. Obviously churches don't use all this money for charity and a significant portion goes to "administrative expenses" so feel free to help yourself to whatever you want or need.

 

[FLASH1296]

Pardon my cynicism

The officers of States Attorneys General will provide you with a list of recognized (supposedly legit')
charities, and, most importantly, how much of their aggregate donations are directed to "administrative" costs.

Do not be surprised to learn that MOST of your charitable donations have gone to salaries, advertising, etc.

 

[21gunsalute]

The officers of States Attorneys General will provide you with a list of recognized (supposedly legit')
charities, and, most importantly, how much of their aggregate donations are directed to "administrative" costs.

Do not be surprised to learn that MOST of your charitable donations have gone to salaries, advertising, etc.

True, although I find Sucker's 99% claim a bit hard to believe.