In The Hangover (2009) during blackjack Alan splits a pair of 5's, which is widely seen as a bad move. The dealer announces this move so that the pit boss can hear, as it's an unusual play which hints that Alan is counting cards.
In my 7 years of being a dealer, if anyone wanted to do something dumb I asked them once are they sure and then did it. Surveillance is everywhere and I really couldn't give 2 shits if the people took the casinos money.
I wasn’t paying attention closely one time and doubled down on an 18. The dealer was all “are you sure”. Like “you moron”. Of course I already said it and didn’t want to look like an idiot. So I said yes. He called it out to the pit boss, pit boss came over and looked at me, said deal, the dealer dealt a three.
I only won about 50 bucks but it was the greatest accident ever.
SenatorAstronomer on May 31st, 2021 at 06:23 UTC »
In Blackjack, there is never a beneficial time to split 5's. Even against the best professional counters, the situation doesn't exist.
Flybuys on May 31st, 2021 at 12:55 UTC »
In my 7 years of being a dealer, if anyone wanted to do something dumb I asked them once are they sure and then did it. Surveillance is everywhere and I really couldn't give 2 shits if the people took the casinos money.
joelesler on May 31st, 2021 at 13:22 UTC »
I wasn’t paying attention closely one time and doubled down on an 18. The dealer was all “are you sure”. Like “you moron”. Of course I already said it and didn’t want to look like an idiot. So I said yes. He called it out to the pit boss, pit boss came over and looked at me, said deal, the dealer dealt a three.
I only won about 50 bucks but it was the greatest accident ever.