I Can't Believe I Survived This Blackjack Session! (HUGE Buy-In, Crazy Action)

I Can't Believe I Survived This Blackjack Session! (HUGE Buy-In, Crazy Action)
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Blackjack, a captivating blend of skill and chance, has enthralled casino goers for centuries. But before diving into the heart-pounding action, let's explore the game's intriguing past.
A History Steeped in Intrigue:
The exact origin story remains shrouded in mystery, though most believe Blackjack evolved from a 17th-century French game called "Vingt-et-Un" (twenty-one). This early version offered a bonus payout for a hand containing an Ace and a black Jack (specifically the Jack of Spades or Clubs), which is where the name Blackjack likely originated.
Across the Atlantic, the game found a new home in North America thanks to French colonists. Initially known as "21," it gained immense popularity, particularly in bustling gambling halls like New Orleans. Early American Blackjack differed from its modern counterpart, with some rules favoring the house more.
The 20th century saw Blackjack truly blossom. Nevada, a hub for legalized gambling, adopted the name "Blackjack" for wider appeal. Bonus payouts for specific hands became less common, but the name stuck.
Thrilling Gameplay: A Race to 21 (Without Going Bust)
Now, let's get down to the thrilling gameplay! Blackjack pits you against the dealer in a race to reach a hand value as close to 21 as possible, without exceeding it (going bust). Here's a breakdown of the essentials:
The Deck: Typically, six decks of cards are shuffled together, removing the element of card counting for casual players.
Card Values: Number cards hold their face value (2-10), while face cards (Jack, Queen, King) are worth 10. Aces can be valued as 1 or 11, depending on your strategic advantage.
The Deal: Players receive two cards face-up, while the dealer gets two cards, one face-up and one face-down (the hole card).
Making Your Move: Based on your hand and the dealer's face-up card, you can:
Hit: Request another card, hoping to get closer to 21.
Stand: Stay pat with your current hand total.
Double Down: Double your initial bet and receive only one more card.
Split: If you have a pair, you can split them into two separate hands, each requiring an additional bet.
Surrender (Optional Rule): In some casinos, you can forfeit half your bet and walk away if you don't like your chances.
Key Strategies to Enhance Your Game:
Blackjack isn't just about luck. By understanding basic strategy charts readily available online, you can make informed decisions to minimize the house edge. These charts recommend optimal actions based on your hand value and the dealer's face-up card.
Remember, responsible gambling is crucial. Set a budget and stick to it. Blackjack offers an exciting blend of history, strategy, and suspense. So, shuffle up, deal the cards, and experience the thrill of Blackjack!
Get ready for a wild ride! In this video, I take on the casino with a MASSIVE Blackjack buy-in. Buckle up as we experience crazy back-and-forth action, intense swings, and moments that will have you on the edge of your seat. Will I walk away a winner or a complete bust? Watch to find out!

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  • @ryanrahim2488
    @ryanrahim24882 ай бұрын

    2:55 the gulps scared me 😂

  • @tommygirl6659
    @tommygirl66593 ай бұрын

    You two lovebirds remind me that love and soulmates are still a possibility. I love that you both actively support each other when you gamble. You genuinely enjoy spending time together. I wish I had some that cared about me that much, and who loved gambling like I do. Keep it going

  • @DudeLuck23

    @DudeLuck23

    3 ай бұрын

    Appreciate you and that sentiment! She's my ride or die!

  • @tommygirl6659

    @tommygirl6659

    3 ай бұрын

    @@DudeLuck23 finally got out to play tonight, and bombed. Couldn’t hit a double to save my life. Send some good vibes this way.

  • @charlenefreeman18
    @charlenefreeman183 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing! I always enjoy your blackjack videos! 🎉

  • @billwojo4827
    @billwojo48273 ай бұрын

    great job brother! i love wen u post these vids. Post more often dammit. Keep em going

  • @DesertDino.1
    @DesertDino.13 ай бұрын

    Hi Marin and Francine, Great to "see" you both here, and the interaction. Also, nice of them to let you set up camera. That 22 over 20, i had re-watch that !!

  • @penguin118
    @penguin1183 ай бұрын

    Lady has to shut up

  • @allenhueter5561
    @allenhueter55613 ай бұрын

    Tough when you're not hitting those doubles. I had the same sort of session last week. Working hard, doing all the right things but sometimes the cards just don't cooperate.

  • @ferretboul
    @ferretboul3 ай бұрын

    11:40 I HATE to be that guy, but this hand, had you split the 8's, you would have made 2 21s. 😂Awesome video as always Edit: whats even crazier is that she would have made a 21 also. unreal

  • @moeSuiJuris

    @moeSuiJuris

    3 ай бұрын

    Yes he would have had two 21s if he split HOWEVER the dealer would have pulled 21 too.

  • @JoeOh100

    @JoeOh100

    3 ай бұрын

    does he count? only reason i can think of why he didnt split..?

  • @misterzero8667
    @misterzero86673 ай бұрын

    Always enjoy your blackjack , more bigger hands always welcome , would you and Mr hand pay ever collaborate would be good blackjack video

  • @leonnaidoo420
    @leonnaidoo4203 ай бұрын

    everytime i watch your videos i admire the watch lol...all the best dude

  • @DudeLuck23

    @DudeLuck23

    3 ай бұрын

    I appreciate that! Likewise my man

  • 3 ай бұрын

    That’s a weird question to ask a dealer I’m sorry. Why would you think that the dealers don’t take a real break? It’s a place of employment, (a job), & everyone takes a break.

  • @armandocastillo141
    @armandocastillo1413 ай бұрын

    The 2nd dealer is one of the best ones on this page. Wish I had one like her in my casino

  • @OhioStateJK
    @OhioStateJK3 ай бұрын

    Why does she need to talk???? That voice is brutal!!!

  • @kevinkern4661

    @kevinkern4661

    3 ай бұрын

    Totally agree

  • @DudeLuck23

    @DudeLuck23

    3 ай бұрын

    Chill Ohio State. She's a University of Michigan lady also so hopefully that pains you even further!

  • @TJ_F1313

    @TJ_F1313

    3 ай бұрын

    Shut up.. watch it, don't be rude!

  • @paulready8897

    @paulready8897

    3 ай бұрын

    Just mute the sound, then you you don’t have to listen to her

  • @kevinkern4661

    @kevinkern4661

    3 ай бұрын

    @@TJ_F1313 Just stating a fact

  • @boomboomboom76
    @boomboomboom763 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing. But does that lady next to you ALWAYS talk thru all your streams? 😮

  • @moeSuiJuris
    @moeSuiJuris3 ай бұрын

    Thank god the casino invented a Dyson vacuum whereby one only needs to hit a button. You would think after years of filming, she would memorize the rules of BJ! 🤦🏼‍♂️

  • @rongriguts3660
    @rongriguts36603 ай бұрын

    Your tiktok and youtube channel have seriously become some of my favorties to sub to dude (no pun intended). I see you playin in lauderdale (where i live)... maybe run into you some time. Question: I somewhat understand your pressing approach, but when do you start to increase your minimum starting bet?

  • @badbwoychris23
    @badbwoychris233 ай бұрын

    Gotta say I love the content but your wife asks the dumbest questions 🤣🤣🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️.

  • @lanceread7717
    @lanceread77173 ай бұрын

    "Is there like a book?" Seriously??? How many times has she sat at tje table with you and just realizes yes its a frikin chart you can look at and STUDY.. JEEZZ

  • @tommygirl6659
    @tommygirl66593 ай бұрын

    I’m getting my fix now, wish me luck. Not playing your stakes, but close

  • @norlitajimenez4049
    @norlitajimenez40493 ай бұрын

    I love this way you support each other your a good match ❤

  • @marclepore1343
    @marclepore13433 ай бұрын

    Love watching you guys play on both channels. Would you ever consider playing with someone else at the table. My wife and I look for you guys at the Hard Rock all the time.

  • @DudeLuck23

    @DudeLuck23

    3 ай бұрын

    Of course. That would be cool

  • @marclepore1343

    @marclepore1343

    3 ай бұрын

    @@DudeLuck23 How do I become the first one?

  • @Eghost89
    @Eghost893 ай бұрын

    I barley started the video but i feel like its a good one 🎉

  • @warrenjackson7628
    @warrenjackson76283 ай бұрын

    I can’t listen his to wife talk anymore…there are much better things I can do with my life

  • @TJ_F1313
    @TJ_F13133 ай бұрын

    You can't always assume with a 5 deck shoe the dealer has a 20 with their top card being a face. That's why the "Book" is not meant for multiple deck shoes. if you are getting a lot of face cards with lower cards, the dealers cards are likely the same😊 still love watching you and Lady Luck😊😊

  • @zorroscaroayu
    @zorroscaroayu3 ай бұрын

    The dealer has nice hands!

  • @tustinranchcollision3370
    @tustinranchcollision33703 ай бұрын

    i feel sorry for you

  • @DudeLuck23

    @DudeLuck23

    3 ай бұрын

    You feel sorry for me!? LOL -- ok.

  • @kwahzimoto

    @kwahzimoto

    3 ай бұрын

    @@DudeLuck23missed opportunity. “I don’t think about you at all”

  • @Lfggggggg
    @Lfggggggg3 ай бұрын

    whats the point in buying in for huge when you never use it though? like i dont think you ever dipped below 30%, maybe even 40%?

  • @chrisdehoyos88
    @chrisdehoyos883 ай бұрын

    If I watched correctly, at 11:40, split the 8/8 and you get two 21s.. why hit on 8/8 against A? You won tho!! 😌

  • @user-ev5gz7eq5o

    @user-ev5gz7eq5o

    3 ай бұрын

    You should always split 8’s, but however in this case if he did, dealer would’ve got 21 as well. So I guess it turned out good for him.

  • @user-ev5gz7eq5o

    @user-ev5gz7eq5o

    3 ай бұрын

    Before I need to explain how, the dealer had A/A the next cards after that were 4 and 5 so dealer would’ve got 21

  • @chrisdehoyos88

    @chrisdehoyos88

    3 ай бұрын

    @@user-ev5gz7eq5o gotcha 👍🏽

  • @tommygirl6659

    @tommygirl6659

    3 ай бұрын

    Jonesing to play so bad. Have to settle for watching you right now. Going next week to celebrate what would have been my fathers 80 th birthday. Hopefully he brings me the luck

  • @tommygirl6659

    @tommygirl6659

    3 ай бұрын

    Would love to talk to you, get your opinion etc on betting strategy. It’s the one part that has me stumped the most

  • @CarlJohnson-cb9xm
    @CarlJohnson-cb9xm3 ай бұрын

    You should mention that you are sponsered by that casino

  • @aminurrahman590
    @aminurrahman5903 ай бұрын

    One of a kind wife❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️

  • @scuffbiscuit3575
    @scuffbiscuit35753 ай бұрын

    Hey man, great video. How do u never get so upset when u gamble, especially with these amounts? Ik u guys talked about what u can afford but still i could really use some advice

  • @thescoop50
    @thescoop503 ай бұрын

    Frankie.. you’re Rockin” it!!!! Great video!!!! Who is/was -was Mark? Thank you for the great entertainment!!!

  • @hotwork115k4

    @hotwork115k4

    3 ай бұрын

    MARK WAS A HIGH ROLER WHO WOULD WIN UPWARDS OF OVER 100K AT THIS TABLE BUT TO ME HE WAS SUSPICIOUS BECAUSE HE PUSHED FOR DONATIONS FOR A CHARITY AND HE'S NOT AROUND ANYMORE SO WHAT DOES THAT TELL YOU?

  • @PersonalInjuryInsight

    @PersonalInjuryInsight

    3 ай бұрын

    Wow.. well thx for answer.. continued good luck to you and wife at casino!!!

  • @daviddemeduk4576
    @daviddemeduk45763 ай бұрын

    Always split 8'sss but great job.

  • @PaulyRaves

    @PaulyRaves

    3 ай бұрын

    I was just thinking that too. Was painful to watch those beautiful cards follow. But.. if he would’ve done that, she still ends up getting 21 for a push on both his hands smh

  • @tommygirl6659
    @tommygirl66593 ай бұрын

    Jonesing to play, have to settle for watching you. Would love to talk to you about betting strategy

  • @LaloGuerraC
    @LaloGuerraC3 ай бұрын

    What is the name of “The Book” ? I would like to study it too 🙂

  • @ZhijieLim894
    @ZhijieLim8943 ай бұрын

    11:41 Basic strategy error! You are supposed to always split 8s!

  • @yossykatz7551
    @yossykatz75513 ай бұрын

    If the shoe don’t work add another hand right away don’t wait till you lose 15 hands

  • @diamondbest999
    @diamondbest9993 ай бұрын

    where is it? 😂 I want to have a try

  • @cornmuffind
    @cornmuffind3 ай бұрын

    Split the 8s brother 😊😊

  • @Waltaere
    @Waltaere3 ай бұрын

    Dude🍀 😃

  • @DudeLuck23

    @DudeLuck23

    3 ай бұрын

    🤙

  • @jasonfobar-cg9fh
    @jasonfobar-cg9fh3 ай бұрын

    can we mute the wife please

  • @circleseven5115
    @circleseven51153 ай бұрын

    Question of the session ‘what do you do on your break?’. Tell me you’ve never had a job without telling me you’ve never had a job 😂

  • @patelyash4435
    @patelyash44353 ай бұрын

    This whole time I was thinking Fran sits on your left side but nope she’s on your right🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @DudeLuck23

    @DudeLuck23

    3 ай бұрын

    LOL

  • @jhaeros
    @jhaeros3 ай бұрын

    You guys have a slots channel as well, right?

  • @DudeLuck23

    @DudeLuck23

    3 ай бұрын

    my wife does

  • @bigdaddy5087
    @bigdaddy50873 ай бұрын

    That shirt is nice Fran. where did she get it from

  • @DudeLuck23

    @DudeLuck23

    3 ай бұрын

    Urban Outfitters is where she got it

  • @joebennett4174
    @joebennett41743 ай бұрын

    She should not talk especially she don’t know the game

  • @LadyLuckHQ
    @LadyLuckHQ3 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @aminurrahman590
    @aminurrahman5903 ай бұрын

    Lucky wife❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @deandecoursey2334
    @deandecoursey23343 ай бұрын

    I watched the next hand and the dealer would have drawn a queen and a nine, giving her also a 21.

  • @elchulo1977
    @elchulo19773 ай бұрын

    Maybe because I start getting old every time they buy in with 16,000, 20,000 my mind start thinking about thats a down payment house 😂😂😂😂

  • @reallyreal5683
    @reallyreal56833 ай бұрын

    Is this really at the casino

  • @DavidNYC83
    @DavidNYC833 ай бұрын

    11 double against a 10 is mathematically and statistically incorrect yet it’s “by the book”. I never understood that.

  • @aminurrahman590
    @aminurrahman5903 ай бұрын

    Best wife❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣

  • @slyguy1798
    @slyguy17983 ай бұрын

    That voice is excruciating 2

  • @user-vx5et5gg7k
    @user-vx5et5gg7k3 ай бұрын

    elsa is deadly

  • @MsRenee-tp9vb
    @MsRenee-tp9vb3 ай бұрын

    If you split those 8's you would have had 21 and 21. Hindsight.

  • @geektarded
    @geektarded3 ай бұрын

    Just curious why you didn’t split the 8’s at 11:36? 16 is probably our worst hand against the dealer and most likely to bust when hitting, so why not split?

  • @Billmcd1974
    @Billmcd19743 ай бұрын

    Should have split those 8's...would have had two 21 hands too

  • @johnnyb9741
    @johnnyb97413 ай бұрын

    SHUT HER UP!! WHO doesn’t know what people do on their break? Wow

  • @DudeLuck23

    @DudeLuck23

    3 ай бұрын

    simmer down

  • @aminurrahman590
    @aminurrahman5903 ай бұрын

    Very talented wife❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️

  • @kellypeace4730
    @kellypeace47303 ай бұрын

    Get her a book to read. It’ll shut her up during you playing

  • @Chris-ch5nb
    @Chris-ch5nb3 ай бұрын

    The best parts are when she leaves.

  • @aminurrahman590
    @aminurrahman5903 ай бұрын

    Great wife❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️

  • @darealest2exist260
    @darealest2exist2603 ай бұрын

    11:40, if you decide to split those 8’s instead of hitting, all three hands would’ve gotten 21. First would be 8,3(double) 21 Other would be 8,4,9(21) Dealer had A,A,4,5 (21) Yes, I’m a freak & watched into the next hand to see the outcome.

  • @John_Wick..959
    @John_Wick..9593 ай бұрын

    Nothing better than when someone starts talking shit about something they know nothing about. Dudes wife saying she wants to see this mythical book on BJ and the dealer says go to the gift shop in the casino and pick one up. Stick to slots and talk less.

  • @gregoriovargas2329
    @gregoriovargas23293 ай бұрын

    NEXT TIME GO ALONE/SHE IS ANNOYING

  • @aminurrahman590
    @aminurrahman5903 ай бұрын

    Better wife❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️

  • @aminurrahman590
    @aminurrahman5903 ай бұрын

    Classic Wife❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️

  • @aminurrahman590
    @aminurrahman5903 ай бұрын

    Golden wife❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️

  • @aminurrahman590
    @aminurrahman5903 ай бұрын

    Money, wife❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @aminurrahman590
    @aminurrahman5903 ай бұрын

    Smart wife❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️

  • @deandecoursey2334
    @deandecoursey23343 ай бұрын

    Those 2 8’s that you didn’t split? You would have had 21 on both hands if you had split them.

  • @rin15290

    @rin15290

    3 ай бұрын

    true but dealer would also have 21

  • @35paramount
    @35paramount3 ай бұрын

    That dealer was right about gambling and money. You just lost reality because of your status money doesn’t matter.

  • @m.holtry6762
    @m.holtry67623 ай бұрын

    You don't split your 8s?

  • @m.holtry6762

    @m.holtry6762

    3 ай бұрын

    You would've had two 21's

  • @bLuntedd
    @bLuntedd3 ай бұрын

    2nd dealers accent is sexy af ngl

  • @scott102980

    @scott102980

    3 ай бұрын

    Who cares

  • @aminurrahman590
    @aminurrahman5903 ай бұрын

    World class Wife❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️

  • @aminurrahman590
    @aminurrahman5903 ай бұрын

    Famous wife❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣

  • @aminurrahman590
    @aminurrahman5903 ай бұрын

    A class wife❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️

  • @jayalexander9439
    @jayalexander94393 ай бұрын

    Yea well most people’s lost bets arnt a business expense deduction.

  • @aminurrahman590
    @aminurrahman5903 ай бұрын

    Hi class Wife❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣

  • @Alstars2006
    @Alstars20063 ай бұрын

    ☆☆☆☆☆I have "Doubled Down" on tons of Soft Hands and nine times out of ten busted! The "Book" is not ALWAYS right. Just Saying. 👍 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @aminurrahman590
    @aminurrahman5903 ай бұрын

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  • @johnrambo4414
    @johnrambo44143 ай бұрын

    No one can ever win in blackjack

  • @d-robnastyop8624
    @d-robnastyop86243 ай бұрын

    10,000 bucks I bet they gonna divorce 🤣

  • @connoroleary4761
    @connoroleary47612 ай бұрын

    This woman is insufferable. The entitlement is crazy

  • @cmos6663
    @cmos66633 ай бұрын

    Your views would be more if you would just tell your wife to please stop talking. MY GOD!!!

  • @EaganChris
    @EaganChris3 ай бұрын

    12:13 you had $11,300 and I had $14,250 using my system! $15,550 at the end!!

  • @jaimesangabriel8994
    @jaimesangabriel89943 ай бұрын

    Stop using video In casino cellphone are not allowed to used where playing,

  • @devonasmith4811
    @devonasmith48113 ай бұрын

    U 2 are great together don't pay attention 2 the negative

  • @mossterlive
    @mossterlive3 ай бұрын

    Hardrock blackjack is so rigged

  • @animefreak2438
    @animefreak243819 күн бұрын

    Your basic strategy is good but your bet strategy kills me dude. If you stack chips on wins, that means when you are winning, you are winning your low bets and when you lose , your losing your high bets. Either Bet with a Card count, keep a consistent bet, or reverse your strat so that you win on your high bets and lose when your bets are low

  • @ripmeemaw2119
    @ripmeemaw21193 ай бұрын

    video best enjoyed on mute.

  • @aminurrahman590
    @aminurrahman5903 ай бұрын

    Number one wife❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @aminurrahman590
    @aminurrahman5903 ай бұрын

    Good wife❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️

  • @anissia1210
    @anissia12103 ай бұрын

    It's just money.... you've gotta have alot of money to say it's just money. If you live paycheck to paycheck, money is important. Not really only paycheck to paycheck, if you're not wealthy money is important.

  • @aminurrahman590
    @aminurrahman5903 ай бұрын

    Excellent wife ❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣

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    @aminurrahman5903 ай бұрын

    Amazing wife❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @aminurrahman590
    @aminurrahman5903 ай бұрын

    Gorgeous wife🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️

  • @aminurrahman590
    @aminurrahman5903 ай бұрын

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