Casino Player October 2022

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But nothing ventured, nothing gained, hey? I won two hands and lost two,but because of the coupons, I didn’t just break even. I won $2.That doesn’t sound like much, but it was a nice little boost for my day. Sami It was a pit supervisor who taught me about comps. I’d been playing and playing and playing, four or five hours, kind of up and down, but not too bad.The pit supervisor had my players card, and he came over and said,“Why don’t you take a break? I’ll write you a dinner comp.”And he did, to the coffee shop. I’d never had a comp before, and it wasn’t all automated like it is now. The next time I played,green chips,after be tween two and three hours, I caught a different supervisor’s attention,and asked if she’d write me a dinner comp.She said she had to check,and she looked up my information, and gave me the comp.People get comps all the time, I know,and I get offers in the mail and in my emails now,but those first few times were almost as exciting as a winning streak. ´ players all told me, ‘No, you don’t want to stand.’ I was pretty sure it was the right basic strategy move, but one guy said, ‘You have to go for the six under 21.’ ” I got an Ace and three low cards that all added up to a soft 18. I think the dealer had a 10, and I was going to stand, and the dealer and the other

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Low-Budget Blackjack Games in Vegas I f you’re looking for cheap blackjack options when you’re inVegas, both Downtown Grand and Oyo Las Vegas offer $1 games. While some gamblers write off low-limit blackjack as a waste of time,many seek out opportunities to play a game that can stretch a bankroll. In addition to conserving money, blackjack games with a $1, $2 or $3 mini mum bet can be a useful tool for new players who are learning the game.Others simply enjoy grinding a cheap table while accumulating free drinks. Note that although cheap blackjack can be appealing, game rules are often less player-friendly than tables with higher minimums,which amplifies the casino’s house edge.Most players don’t mind that though… after all, the house edge doesn’t sting as painfully when betting as little as $1 per hand.

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