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    Strangest game of blackjack I've ever seen. Only in Ireland ????

    Been getting back into counting again after a 15 year break. Thought I'd take a trip down to Ireland last night hunting for good games.

    Whilst I was able to find some decent games with good pen etc. I came across the strangest game I've ever laid eyes on??? it's got its own separate table, thankfully.

    Bj pays 2:1 unless the dealer has bj in which case the dealer wins against all. Dealer also doesn't bust on 22. If they hit 22 then its a push against all hands except those holding bj. Players are also allowed unlimited splits, double any 2 cards.

    Not even entertaining trying it, just thought it was worth mentioning. I'd imagine this kinda action will never be found anywhere else on the planet ???
    Last edited by jbird79; 05-11-2022 at 12:01 PM.

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    Unfortunately, the push 22 rule is finding its way onto a lot of felts. Here in Australia, Crown Melbourne utilises this rule on low limit tables. Ironically, it's called 'Blackjack Plus'. Not sure what the plus signifies, it adds -6.91% to the HE.

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    Really? I thought it was just an Irish thing lol. Been in Crown Melbourne a few times over the years.. never paid much attention to the tables, was too busy getting lit. One of my favourite cities.

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    Sahara Las Vegas has at least one "Push 22" table...

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    Pushing at 22 gives casino a great advantage. Any new BJ is not for the benefits of players.

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    I've noticed on YouTube since all the covid stuff the vegas casinos seem to be a lot more relaxed about people recording stuff compared to the last time I was there about 10 year ago. I suppose they probably appreciate all the free advertising these days. Pretty sure Sahara changed names and changed back again in the last 10 years too.

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