Is there any reason why - in general - blackjack at Nevada casinos is better than in casinos on Indian reservations?
I understand that Nevada gaming is strictly controlled by the state, with severe penalties for a casino cheating, etc. I have wondered if there are any legitimate suspicions of unfair blackjack games on reservations. My interest lies primarily in Indian casinos in California.
I hear that Indian Casinos do not pay money. Instead you have to settle for tobaco, venicine, wild rice, fish, or whiskey. Who says only vegas has the best games?
The main difference I have found between Indian casinos and other casinos is that Indian dealers invariably carry an attitude that they are there to squeeze as much money out of you as they can for the tribe and if anything else happens it is an affront to their sacred mission to get even with the white man . . .
They may be justified in feeling this way, but I like it better where the atmosphere isn't already poisoned.
the immigrants to this land has in reality shown great compasion to the native
most conquered people are wiped out, not given their own land and then welfare and special priveledges
you are right, some do have an attitude, i just stay clear of those dealers
I am sorry you feel that way. I am willing to take the money of any sucker that is willing to offer a beatable game. I just got back from Mystake and this time they contributed 60% of bankroll.
I live within a 2 hour drive of 8 Indian casinos in CA, and I frequent a casino once every two weeks. Based on this, I can provide my insights to your questions:
"blackjack at Nevada casinos is better than in casinos on Indian reservations?"
IMO, the Nevada casinos are better bankrolled and experienced against a host of BJ conditions. Most of the equity in an Indian casino is still small when compared to the established Nevada concerns, some of which are publicly traded.
"I have wondered if there are any legitimate suspicions of unfair blackjack games on reservations"
I don't know all the details, but I've heard the programmer behind Wong's update BJ software is involved in such a case. With regards to my personal observations, most bj games have limits of $5 to $100 or $10 to $200 which limits a spread to 1 to 20 when playing one hand, which is not a big spread to overcome 6D H17 games with poor penetration. I highly doubt the casinos I've frequent would engage in questionable behavior since the rules are so bad, house edge is at least 0.60% off the top for a BS player, and the average player doesn't know the correct BS plays.
On a separate note, since the Indian casinos want steady revenues and associated income, I believe they offer a disportionate amount of slot machines and a token offering of BJ tables. Another reason for poor BJ conditions in Indian casinos is the day trip mentality, which favors slots.
I've pulled mid 5 figs out of them in a year and next to nothing in Nev. It's just like poker, do you really think your small tribe opponent is sharper or weaker than Park Place Entertaiment?
>>They may be justified in feeling this way, but I like it better where the atmosphere isn't already poisoned. >>
bad atmosphere?! what do you call the strip in LV?
What is your game of choice at Mystic. The DD is a joke with 50%-60% penetration. What do you consider good penetration on the 4 and 6 deckers.
Thanks.
I know that at least couple of the Indian Casinos here in Central California (Table Mountain & Mono Wind) actually remove large cards from their shoes (e.g. tens). This results in the dealer busting a lot less frequently and a lot more of the dealer drawing several card 21's, as well as failure on a higher proportion of losses double-downs that would otherwise be favorable, than would happen in a regulated environment such as Vegas. This results in a much more severe and noticeable disadvantage to a player who uses normal BS, although theoretically, one could use the BS for a Negative count at these places, as the count really is negative throughout these shoes, although to an un-knowing counter it might appear to stay positive for the entire shoe.
You say "Indian dealers have an attitude..."
The only place where I've ever seen an Indian dealer is at the Avi Casino in Laughlin, NV (which is the only Nevada Indian casino I know of). I've been to several CA Indian casinos and have yet to see an Indian (i.e. native American) dealer.
In fact, relatively few Indians are involved in Indian gaming at all. Most of the casinos are bankrolled by large corporations, some in Singapore and Malaysia. Some of the "tribes" that provide the front have only a handful of members.
Indian casinos are the post powerful lobby in the state of CA: bigger even than the unions. But Indians are a minority of employees or even management.
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