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I think that the comment by RCJH re: Sharky's reaction is on point.
Let's say you are playing BJ at a $5 to $500 table. You want to put
the pit critter at ease. You're aware that your bet-spread will be
scrutinized. You decide to spread $20 to $100 because the table
conditions are very good. So is your skill level. You very much want
to preserve the "welcome mat." You do not need to bet $100 and have
Table Max" called out. Bet 1/2 of the table max. You bet $50. What is
the cost to you? The house edge varies, but assuming a double deck
H17 RSA game, it is taken to be 0.35%; meaning that your (long-term)
"cost" is $0.70. That is a reasonable price to pay, as your winning the
hand will be a welcome event, and even losing the hand will give you the
"green light' to spread from $10 to $50 without heat - at least for awhile.
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