thats what makes me wonder about this... 4 up for the dealer is a loser against all those hands. you're probably going to win either way. the question is why is one soft hand better that the other, to me, they are both the same... there are five out of thirteen cards that can give me a pat hand.

hmm, i think in writing about it i just answered my own question. because with a A/2 its not that you wouldnt double your money, its that you want to be able to take another card... if you could double your money and take multiple cards, I think BS would say do it on A/2 & A/3...

I AM SATISFIED. sorry for my insane ramblings, but sometimes when i write things down it makes me understand better... and i think i get it.

with a/2 & a/3 you will ultimately up your percentage of hands won by hitting, and maybe hitting again... with a/4 teh possibilty of an extra hit is outweiged by the benefit of having more money out.

Has anyone ever hit or double on A/7, then hear the dealer announce to the pit "HITTING A7"? Even when they don't announce it, they look at me puzzled wanting to know do I really want to hit. Am I being singled out as a possible skilled player, or, is the dealer just confirming to the pit my seemingly dumb play? I have eperienced many dealers in various casinos question my decision to hit A7's.

Has anyone ever hit or double on A/7, then hear the dealer announce to the pit "HITTING A7"?

Basic recommends hitting A7 vs. 9-10-A, DD vs. 3 to 6, S vs. 2-7-8.

Foul that up, and just maybe the dealer will shout. Examples include DD vs. 2.

Dealer usually SHOULD keep quiet otherwise.

Next time tell the dealer "I'm gambling", and make the correct BS play.

N&B

PJ, I've never had a dealer announce "Hitting soft A7", but don't let that force you to make the wrong play. You can say something like, "I'm thinking you have a ten underneath which will beat my 18."

I once had a dealer give me a hard time taking insurance against a 12 and a 13. He said, "You should insure a 20 or a 19 or a good hand, but don't bother with a 12." All the others agreed it was poor judgment to insure such a bad hand. The game stopped while the conversation continued. This was really bad - Up until this point, I had been playing the stupid gambler: asking questions, acting indecisive, pretending to be surprised every time the dealer drew a 5 to a 16. Finally, at the risk of blowing my cover, I looked him straight in the eye and I said, "I think you have a ten underneath. The insurance bet stays." He checked his hole card and silently flipped over a jack.

Bug, dealers work for the casino - they're not "supposed" to help the players.

Don't expect them to know BS. You'll be much happier.

Mr. Ed said:

Bug, dealers work for the casino - they're not "supposed" to help the players.

Don't expect them to know BS. You'll be much happier.

Well, I understand they work for them but some actually pull out the BS card and show us that it is indeed the best play. Others simply talk out there ass and ASSume they know what they're talking about... :roll: :roll: :roll:

PJ said:

Has anyone ever hit or double on A/7, then hear the dealer announce to the pit "HITTING A7"? Even when they don't announce it, they look at me puzzled wanting to know do I really want to hit. Am I being singled out as a possible skilled player, or, is the dealer just confirming to the pit my seemingly dumb play? I have eperienced many dealers in various casinos question my decision to hit A7's.

Where I usually play the dealers know BS well enough to know hitting or doubling A-7 is sometimes the right move. But often some other player doesn't, and grumbles a lot. Shuts up fast when I get a 3. While the dealers are trained not to advise players on what their move should be, they will jump in and say a player played correctly if someone complains, to throw water on an argument before it starts.

Desert Dog