London, UK; Colombo, Sri lanka & Cairo, Egypt

I will be visiting these places in Dec approx 5 days each. Any/All advice will be appreciated. I play Hi-Lo (Wonging if possible). What I need is where to play? Addresses if you have any-how to get there etc. Rules, Table min-max (currency), and most importantly pen and heat? Will try to give a report after returning. Thanks for any help. (I have played most casinos in the US, Canada, France, Monte Carlo, Macao & Sri Lanka when it was good! and have done well)

Hi NewJay. Can you tell me where the casinos are in Sri Lanka, #decks, rules, and pene? I am ready to go on an expedition. What currency do these casinos use? RS or USD? I may end up in Colombo.

House edge 0.54% for the 4 deck games.

NH (dealer takes all), D9 (rider has option), DAS, RSA (one card only), NI (except BJE, rider has option) , OS, FU, S17 No Surrender, Hand shuffled, not allowed to split 4's, 5's or 10's, no soft doubling. Very little heat, especially if you like a drink. Pen is variable, but not more than 75%. Outrageous spread required to get the money (1 - 30+ should do it) . Go early to get heads up, go late to get crowded Wonging opportunities. Opening times, 2pm - 6am Sun -Fri, 2pm - 4am Sat. Would suggest faxing ahead for membership, otherwise you have to wait 24 hours after initial visit. I would recommend Palm Beach, 50 St James & Rendezvous for posh dress to impress type of casinos and if you are desperate or you dress scruffy, Napoleons.

I would also suggest that you do as I do, and save your money for the many other delights London has to offer, like going to the pub and then an Indian meal (UK's national dish). These casino conditions cover the whole of the UK, except most clubs have 6 deck games, many also have CSM's.

Good Luck, cos u r gonna need it...........

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I wrote a trip report on Cairo at Fall Issue of BJ Forum. The games are ES mostly.