Interesting story Mickey. Reminds me of my Spanish 21 playing days. Over
here on the East Coast we have 99.6% Spanish 21, with some hi-low counting
its a 99.8% game, and by playing $50 minimum tables, I can actually get
better comps than video poker. Trouble is, the players. To play effectively
, You DONT play blackjack strategy . You must make moves that upset the BJ
ploopies . I almost got killed once when I hit a 16 against a 2. "Are you
Certain" says the dealer. Only a fool would do that ...says player #2, etc.
Was dealt a 5 for a 6 Card 21 and got paid 2X on the spot. Wouldn't you know
it, the Dealer ended up with a twenty one, and I was held responsible by
some connected looking guys at the table !
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mickey" <mickeycrimm@yahoo.com>
To: <vpFREE@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 05, 2011 10:03 AM
Subject: [vpFREE] XVP: The Commando hits a 12 against a dealer 4
> On last night's Gambling With An Edge Bob Dancer used "The person on 3rd
> base controls the fate of the blackjack table" as an example of popular
> misconceptions in gambling. This reminds me of a story.
>
> Once upon a time the Fremont Street Commando walked into Jackrabbit Red's
> casino. He was looking to play some blackjack. It was just a little grind
> joint with just a few blackjack tables, but they dealt single deck with
> Vegas Rules.
>
> The joint was busy, especially the pit. But the Commando seen a 3rd base
> seat open on one of the tables. He layed a hundred on the table. The
> dealer cracked it then started shuffling up. The Commando placed a $20
> bet as he looked over the players at the table. Just a bunch of Vegas
> working stiffs he surmised.
>
> The dealer winged the cards out. The other player's boards showed K, 2,
> 3, 6, 8. The Commando caught a Ten and a 2. The dealer showed a 4. The
> Commando used a simple plus/minus. The count was minus 3. Now the
> Commando is looking in case anyone flashes a hole card as they take a hit.
> No one flashed a card and everyone stood pat.
>
> The Commando made the motion for a hit and the dealer peeled over a queen
> busting out his hand. The Commando pitched his cards over and went to
> place another bet. But then he heard....
>
> "HEY!!! WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOIN' HITTIN' A STIFF AGAINST A STIFF!!!"
> It was the guy on his right.
>
> "What?" the Commando asked
> "YOU JUST HIT A DAMN STIFF AGAINST A DEALER STIFF!!!" the man replied.
>
> The dealer rolled his hole card over showing a Queen. Then he peeled off
> a 7 to make twenty-one. The table erupted as the dealer raked in the
> chips and cards. The Pit Boss had his back to the table but heard the
> commotion. He turned and looked.
>
> "I STAYED ON A 12, YOU IDIOT!" the 4 seat yelled.
> "JESUS CHRIST!! WHERE YOU FROM, ROOKIE?" said the 1 seat.
>
> Through his peripheral the Commando seen a man in a suit standing back
> from the table but staring at him. It was the Pit Boss.
>
> "Well, look guys. We ARE in Vegas. Gambling is allowed here isn't it?"
> replied the Commando.
>
> "YOU TOOK THE DEALER'S BUST CARD, DUMMASS!!" the 2 seat said.
>
> The dealer went to winging the cards but a hand shot in front of the
> Commando's chips.
>
> "Deal him out!" the Pit Boss said. "Sir, may I have a word with you away
> from the table?"
>
> "Sure" the Commando replied. They walked several feet away from the
> table.
>
> "Look' the Pit Boss said. "It's all obvious to me. These people never
> seen anyone hit a 12 against a four before. But I have. I'm gonna have
> to ask you not to play. You're welcome to play anything else in the
> house, but not blackjack.
>
> "Okay" the Commando said. "I'll just grab my chips."
>
> He went back to the table, grabbed his chips, walked to the cage and
> cashed out. He passed back by the blackjact table on his way to the door
> and heard....
>
> "Thanks for gettin' rid of the idiot."
>
> "No problem" said the Pit Boss. "Don't worry folks. He won't be messing
> the game up any more."
>
> "Some days I just can't make a friend in this town" the Commando said to
> himself as he walked out the door.
>
>
>
>
