Hello, Apologies if this question has been asked recently, but I didn't see it in the recent threads: While I know each casino might be "different" at times, is there generally a custom in tourneys that are dealt single- or double-deck to shuffle after every hand? every second hand? after every 30-round hand? something else? I've never played in a single- or double-deck tourney, so I'm clueless. Also, is most single- and double-deck tourney blackjack dealt face down? Also, in casino (non-tourney) blackjack, I'm assuming that most single- and double-deck BJ is dealt face down--correct? Thanks in advance for your replies. blkjkplyr
These games are traditionally dealt face down. Double down cards are dealt face down, unless the hand is a possible busting hand. Then they are traditionally dealt face up. Most single deck tournaments that I have played have specifically set rules to shuffle every other round. Double deck tournaments are dealt just like the live games, with most casinos using a cut-card to determine when to shuffle.
I have played at 5 casinos with single deck tournaments using single deck Riverside Resort dealt twice to a full table. (deep pen with fewer). That is about as far as you can go. Also, it was face up for an accumulation tournament. I think this is how all BJTs should be dealt, to the bone single deck face up. I would add surrender which Riverside doesnt allow. Edgewater shuffle every round Pioneer dealt like Riverside but face down. Golden Nugget shuffle every round. Avi shuffled every round
