I play blackjack tournaments very closely as recommended in Wong's 'Casino Tournament Strategy'. He says to bet an amount proportional to your advantage if you count (which I do) until about the last 10 hands or so. USUALLY, this isn't an issue, and the count dictates that I should flat bet the minimum, HOWEVER, I am participating in a series of blackjack tournaments that have some very peculiar rules. To start off, the game is dealt from two decks, and has favorable rules (except dealer hits s17) A .40 disadvantage off the top. Here are the 'kickers' 1. All blackjacks pay 2:1 2. ANY five card hand unbusted (not just 21) immediately gets paid 2:1 Of course, NOW, with these rules, all players have a large advantage unless the count tanks by epic proportions. So my question is, how can I find out what my house edge is off the top? BJ paying 2:1 is somewhere around a 2% advantage, I know, but I haven't even heard of the five card bonus I describe. Thanks in advance!, Dan
