$5,000 Blackjack Challenge June 3, 2004 Price $20 buy-in, $10 re-buy Pit 6 Must be at least 21 years of age and a Connection Card member to participate. Must call 1-800-694-2202 to reserve your spot. Your spot must be reserved and you must also attend registration to participate. Space is limited to 182 participants.
They usually have this one twice a month, on the first and third Thursday each month, I believe. On the off Thursdays, they run a Three Card Poker Tournament with a similar structure. Here is the link to their calendar: http://www.caesars.com/GrandCasino/Biloxi/ShowsActivities/EventCalendar/EventCalendar.htm The thing that makes this tournament interesting is that each player gets a a "get out of jail free" card that turns a 22 into a pushed hand rather than a loss. You can use this on either a hard or a soft 22, but not all dealers (or players) understand this, so beware and prepare to stop the game for a ruling by the pit. Very handy for the dreaded Ace on the doubled eleven. For optimal strategy for this nifty rule, see Stanford Wong's Basic Blackjack. If you play this one, be sure to check out the Italian buffet at Murano's for a bargain priced $5.99! Sentry
Get out of Jail That also makes doubling a 12 against a dealer's 6 fun. But you need to have your "monopoly card" in your hand ready to throw out or the dealer will pass you by. Somebody needs to figure the percentage on that play. IG
