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Player may not merit a frolic frenzy15 October 1999
Dear Mark, Your question, Scott, was not specific as to how much you were betting or how long you were playing blackjack. That makes a huge difference when it comes to the casino doling out the goodies.
Casino comps are generally figured in the
following manner. The pit boss (bull) will take your average bet
multiplied by hours played, speed of the game and the casino advantage
of that game. The final figure, in theory, should equal your loss. Comps
are then rewarded accordingly. Conning the casino to give you more comps
than your play deserves is nearly impossible now that corporate America
is minding the store.
Dear Mark, The decision from Nevada: you lose. All the Nevada poker rooms play check and raise. But because Nevada is not your kitchen table, house rules like check and raise among belching buddies, should be discussed at the onset of the evening. Not after an argument ensues.
Dear Mark, True, Jimmy, but a minefield of obstacles still hinders card counters on the Jersey shore. On September 15, 1982 the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court ruled that a player could not be discriminated against because of his playing skills (counting). In Nevada, laws allow casinos to operate as private clubs and you can be legally ejected for using your intellect. Brains need to be checked at the door.
Atlantic City casinos still have an
assortment of countermeasures to offset a counter's advantage. They
lawfully impede skilled blackjack players by using eight-deck shoes,
shuffle at will to thwart bet variance and instruct the dealers to move
the cut card near the top of the shoe on suspected counters. Related Links
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