I was wondering if someone could point me to where I can find a list of which US casinos offer which BJ side bets. I looked at a CBJN sample but it didn't appear to include side bets. Any information as to where I can find such information would be greatly appreciated.
I don't believe such a compilation exists. Because most side beds are a waste of time, it is not sustainable to try to compile such a listing. At one time, we tried to do so in Current Blackjack News, but it proved an impossible task because of all the variations in the side bets and general lack of interest from our customers in them. Worthwhile side bets are rare.
I have nothing useful to add to (bafoon's) question but I'm wondering if side bets are an American phenomenon or are they wide spread throughout the world ?
My understanding of "side bets" is they are marketed with a profit motive for the seller and Casino. For a good player they slow down the game. Most side bets are found on low limit tables with fewer side bets available at higher limits. Dr. Elliot Jacobson has written an excellent book on side bets and counting techniques. The book is available on Amazon for about 12 dollars.
My understanding of "side bets" is they are marketed with a profit motive for the seller and Casino. For a good player they slow down the game. Most side bets are found on low limit tables with fewer side bets available at higher limits. Dr. Elliot Jacobson has written an excellent book on side bets and counting techniques. The book is available on Amazon for about 12 dollars.
I appreciate your feedback but was wondering if it's just the USA that has gone nuts over BJ side bets.
Don't know. Can't help you. Have read of some US Firms that offer Side Bet strategies to Casinos. As an Example of a side bet say 21+3, the developer of the side bet gets a royalty for each table the side bet is placed on. To my knowledge the developer of these systems are US based marketing corporations. Again, I don't know. Can't help you. We are just stupid Americans only motivated by money. You French have the best BJ except for not hole card.
I played a casino in Paris and found that there was a side bet there. It was a continuous shuffling machine; however, the worst part was that the casino charged a fee for admission to that casino. I am confused. Is this admission fee very common in Europe?
