Hello, Is doubling for more (e.g., my initial bet is $200, but I say "double for more" and push out $300 more as my "double" bet) a fairly common tourney rule? I played in a mini-tourney not long ago in which it was allowed (a player doubled for more than his original bet when he had an 11 versus a dealer upcard of 6). I haven't observed many players ever doubling for more in tourneys I've entered or watched. When this play is allowed, is the doubling for more bet typically limited to the amount of the max bet for the particular tourney (e.g., if max bet for tourney is $300, then any player can double for more, up to $300)? Thanks. blkjkplyr
I've never once seen this allowed. Now, I HAVE seen lots of players joke about it, and push up a larger stack announcing "double for more". Of course, the dealer just pushes back the extra amount. Are you sure that wasn't the case here?
Ken: I'm obviously a new player, but the dealer allowed the play as I described--i.e., the player doubled for more than his original bet. It was a low stakes mini-tourney, so I thought that maybe it was a strange house rule (first and only time I had played in that mini; small casino). If I ever encounter it again, I'll be careful to note as many other details as possible. Thanks for your input. blkjkplyr
Make it pay blkjkplyr, Sounds to me that the dealer didn't have a clue as to what he was doing. If it happens again, ask for a ruling from the tournament director. If the tournament director allows doubling for more then you have a simple & strong strategy you can apply. Just bet the minimum until the last few hands and whenever you get a good double down opportunity then double for the max. Maybe this would open their eyes to the absurdity of this type of rule.
Bad habit I have a problem with doubling for more this is how it goes. During BJT I tend to under bet and fall behind most every game. I am able to come in third at two advance tables and second at one advance tableslaugh: ) because I do manage my chips well and can bet well when crunch time is there. On last hand or two, when I have cut into the wildcats leads and thats plural leads, if I get a good double hand I put the money out and yes even with a 12. Here is my problem and it has happens a lot. I push out too much money. The savvy players groan and give me crab apple BJT looks. The dealer looks at me like I couldnt add 1+1 and stacks my chips for me. At this point I typically move my 12 to a 13 my 10 to a 12 or of course the ultimate insult my 11 to 12. Im so consumed with calculation at that time I dont count my chips before the bet I just want to get them out there. I read in Tex's rules this wont, over betting doubles, be stood for and any over bet will be taken by dealer. Talking about lowering the EV.
