Advice for a 2 day casino visit

[AustinLan]

Casinos are not allowed where I live, so I'm not too experienced with casino gambling. For the last two years I have traveled abroad, as a part of a music band, and stayed at a Hotel with a rather large casino. This year’s trip is next week. I expect to be able to visit the casino two days (with about 16 hours total) during my stay. As far as I understand I play against the minimum house edge with blackjack and 9/6 jacks or better video poker. However, the minimum bet at blackjack tables is 25 USD, while the maximum amount I am comfortable losing during my two days of casino attendance is 150 – 200 USD (1 USD equals to about 6 units of my local currency). As for video poker I’m affraid the only machines available in that casino are 8/5 Jacks or Better. Any advise on what you think I should play (with what minimum bets etc) under these circumstances would be appreciated.

 

[melcb]

Hi AustinLan,

I am not much of a gambler myself so I don't have much advice to give but I hope you enjoy your trip. You can also reach out to members over at Wizard Of Vegas, this community is a knowledgeable group of casino game enthusiats, I hope they can also provide you with some good feedback.

 

[818SFV]

No real advice, but you mention the minimum blackjack amount is $25/hand? I wasn't sure if this was what you want to bet, or what you believe to be the minimums. Not sure where you are going but pretty much anywhere will have $5 or $10 minimum black jack. In Vegas (only place i can speak to) if you venture off the strip and/or downtown you can get $3 blackjack as well.

Overall I would say go and have fun, don't worry as much about the specific payouts. TBH with $200 per day budget it's not like the odds are going to make a huge impact either way on the outcome.

 

[kaylinsshaws]

Hey, @AustinLan! Do you still gamble? How is it going?

 

[AussieDave]

@kaylinsshaws - new member and this is your first post - a thread you've dug up that's over 3 years old, asking a member dumb questions, who, commenced this thread in Dec 2019, and hasn't logged back in since Dec 24, 2019. A fact you could easily check by clicking on the OP's name.

A quick google search seems to indicates your no stranger to a lot of varied-niche forums.

A spammer? Guess time will tell

 

[robjmiller84]

Casinos are not allowed where I live, so I'm not too experienced with casino gambling. For the last two years I have traveled abroad, as a part of a music band, and stayed at a Hotel with a rather large casino. This year’s trip is next week. I expect to be able to visit the casino two days (with about 16 hours total) during my stay. As far as I understand I play against the minimum house edge with blackjack and 9/6 jacks or better video poker. However, the minimum bet at blackjack tables is 25 USD, while the maximum amount I am comfortable losing during my two days of casino attendance is 150 – 200 USD (1 USD equals to about 6 units of my local currency). As for video poker I’m affraid the only machines available in that casino are 8/5 Jacks or Better. Any advise on what you think I should play (with what minimum bets etc) under these circumstances would be appreciated.

Based on your budget and preferences, it may be best to stick to playing video poker at the 8/5 Jacks or Better machines with a minimum bet that you are comfortable with. It's important to stick to your budget and not exceed your limit, so choose a betting amount that allows you to enjoy your time without risking too much.

 

[Thomas Andreas]

come on, dont play slots. You are better of playing like black and red on the roulette table