dukeiwannaleia

I’ve always thought poker was the best game for numerous reasons, one being that we are competing against each other rather than the house. Does that hold true to you?

Sorry for all my questions but this is a great IAmA so thank you for doing it! Why is textbook blackjack strategy acceptable (eg splitting 88, doubling down on 10 or 11) however when it comes to counting cards it can get you kicked out? Is it simply that the player has found a way to get the odds in their favor? And afaik it isn’t illegal but more frowned up as casinos with lose money. Have you ever seen or heard of someone getting kneecapped for this like in the movies?

Ever caught someone or been dealing at a table where someone was cheating? Most interested in NL Hold Em stories if you got one as that’s where I invest most of my time.

From the casino’s pov it totally makes sense and baffling that these types of games still gain traction. You’d think by now most players would know to come equipped with some sort of strategy, assess odds, etc before jumping on a table but that’s obviously not the case. I guess as long as drinks are flowing and buffets are cheap they can keep reelin ‘em in.

Fair point, though I’m aware of the rake and feel it is typically trivial in comparison to the potential pot sizes that can be won. Definitely not on the same magnitude of losses against the house when playing, say, blackjack.