Virgin Hotels Just Added One of the Best $5 Blackjack Games in Vegas
Even among off-Strip casinos that target to value-hunters, Virgin Hotels Las Vegas has discreetly introduced one of the strongest blackjack bets in Vegas, with a ruleset that sticks out.
The blackjack specialists at VegasAdvantage.com claim that Virgin now offers $5 blackjack around-the-clock and that the game is organized much more freely than most low-limit options because:
- Instead of using a continuous shuffling mechanism, the cards are dealt from a real shoe.
- Unlike the stingy 6-to-5 you see at all cheap Strip tables, blackjacks pay the full 3-to-2 (you win $7.50 on a $5 stake).
- Any pair, including aces, can be divided up to four times.
Additionally, Virgin offers $10, $15, and $50 that pay out three to two, in addition to a unique, extremely difficult-to-find form of Free Bet Blackjack.
Although a number of off-Strip casinos, such as Palms, Gold Coast, The Orleans, and South Point, offer $5 blackjack, Virgin's combination of hand-dealt shoes, generous re splitting, and specialty games with 3–to-2 payouts makes it one of the most aggressive rule packages in its tier.
Additional Improvements
Virgin also increased the chances on craps from the typical 3-4-5 structure to 10x, according to Vegas Advantage, matching the greatest odds now offered in Las Vegas on a daily basis. Crapless Craps received the same treatment. The majority of tables have minimum prices of $10 or $15.
A new bank of four machines close to the sportsbook with some of the best pay tables in town helps video poker players win as well:
- 10/6 Double Double Bonus (pays back 100.06% with perfect play)
- Plus, several other games that return 99% or better.
These machines come in dollar, 50-cent, and quarter denominations, however they don't receive the standard multipliers and earn fewer loyalty points.
* Card Counter Caution
Don't expect Virgin to be unaware of how easily a good advantage player may defeat its new blackjack. Because the tiny floor size makes it easier for pit bosses and surveillance to detect and monitor card-counters, those who wager in ways that often beat the house edge can anticipate a shorter leash.
