This is something I have cogitated on for a long timw. Why are never odd numbers of decks used? Why do no casino offer 3, 5 and seven deck games? The only exception is the odd one deck game. Doesn't make any sense to me.
/Robert V. Lux
... in continuous shufflers. There either are or have been a few 5 deck games in Las Vegas CSM's. I've never seen odd numbers of decks used for blackjack in any other context, except for single deck games.
... has 20-25 5 deck tables. Also 1 and 2 decks. No 4, 6, 8 ...
Bowler, WI also has 5d.
The only thing I've never seen is 3d. I think 3d is just big enough they'd have to use a shoe, so you'd lose the sales "pitch," yet you'd be shuffling all the time.
ETF
What's the reason of why odd deck games are so rare? I can see why, regarding the shuffle masters, since it might have something to do with the design and efficiency of using odd decks. But, in "non-shuffle masters games", does anybody know the reason?
Regards, Robert V. Lux
I don't know the reason. Even in CSM's it is not consistent. There are plenty of CSM's that use even numbers of decks.
It could be the most powerful reason of all - tradition.
Last year Sands AC had a 3 deck game. $25 min., max. was $250-$300 not sure which, heads up only with about 50% pen.
and I have heard of 3 deckers, Anybody experience a 7?
I prefer 5 decks myself, I think it gives an ideal "waiting period" with enough strong counts and a nice flow. It is a happy medium.
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