Just got back from a gambling run to an Indian Casino in Oklahoma.?

Question

Why do they charge a .50 "Ante" with every hand dealt at the Blackjack table, and where does this money go?

Is it an automatic tip, or some kind of state regulation?

The dealers and pit bosses were a little evasive, but did say it was "some sort of state regulation."

Answer 1

i have never heard of an "ante" in Blackjack

Indian Casinos are run a bit different though

Answer 2

Its just another fee u dont know where the F the money goes too.. This is indeed why I dont go to any casinos period. U lose no matter what! Sry Homie

Answer 3

This is speculation, but I view Indian Casinos as having easier payouts, which means Indian Casinos might not earn as big of profits as non Indian Casinos.

Maybe the ante helps in recouping expenses?

Answer 4

They charge it because they can.

Quite simply the Indian casinos usually run a higher profit margin then regular casinos because they typically shade the rules for all the games and the slots in their favor.

Since most of them are destination sites, places you have to drive to from a distance, and have no competition in the immediate area, they can set their own margins. And usually the house edge on the games is set much higher.

And they do things like change an "ante" to play blackjack.

Answer 5

As far as I know Oklahoma is the only state that has this "vig" on blackjack.  It is not really known why.  Sorry couldn't really answer question.

Answer 6

because 8 games will get the dealer a gallon of gas.