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bob666
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blackjack

Post by bob666 »

anybody had any good results on blackjack on fobm i was 90 up today playing a tenner a hand lot better than roullett as u have a 50/50 chance
ROSSKEEN
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Post by ROSSKEEN »

I dont want to start the whole rigged or not debate because its been done, but ive had no luck from these at all.

Whenever the dealer gets a face card, they almost always follow it with another face card or a 9. My experience is usually:


Ive got Dealer has
17 face card then an 8
18 face card then a 9
19 2 face cards or a 9
20 2 face cards or blackjack


Dont get me wrong - that doesnt always happen and from time to time the dealer busts - but far less often than any casino ive ever been in.

I think the rule - as with all FOBT games available in a casino - if you're willing to lose £2k in a machine or other big stakes, get in a car, train, taxi and spend the little extra going to a real casino. I seem to walk away winning alot more times from a casino that from a FOBT.
harry 3
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Post by harry 3 »

It's more like a 49.5/50.5 chance if you play perfect strategy.
joe3_3
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Post by joe3_3 »

That is very picky half a percent either way?
harry 3
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Post by harry 3 »

Due to human error, casinos make 2-3% on blackjack. Unless you are a card counter, then you will lose long term. I believe Greg Raymer was an exponent of this before taking up poker.
mrdave
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Post by mrdave »

FOBT Blackjack is more in favour of the house than casino or online versions - because of the lack of doubling down options, or doubling down after splitting.
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