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!

[@tommygirl6659]

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]

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

[@tommygirl6659]

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

[@ryanrahim2488]

2:55 the gulps scared me 😂

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.

[@penguin118]

Lady has to shut up

[@charlenefreeman18]

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

[@OhioStateJK]

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

[@kevinkern4661]

Totally agree

[@DudeLuck23]

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

[@TJ_F1313]

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

[@paulready8897]

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

[@kevinkern4661]

@@TJ_F1313 Just stating a fact

[@DesertDino.1]

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 !!

[@billwojo4827]

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

[@ferretboul]

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

[@Moodehcan]

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

[@JoeOh100]

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

[@misterzero8667]

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

[@allenhueter5561]

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.

[@leonnaidoo420]

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

[@DudeLuck23]

I appreciate that! Likewise my man

[@armandocastillo141]

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

[@warrenjackson7628]

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

[@Moodehcan]

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! 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@marclepore1343]

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]

Of course. That would be cool

[@marclepore1343]

@@DudeLuck23 How do I become the first one?

[@lanceread7717]

"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

[@tustinranchcollision3370]

i feel sorry for you

[@DudeLuck23]

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

[@kwahzimoto]

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

[@boomboomboom76]

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

[@Lfggggggg]

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%?

[@Eghost89]

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

[@rongriguts3660]

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]

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

[@chrisdehoyos88]

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]

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]

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]

@@user-ev5gz7eq5o gotcha 👍🏽

[@tommygirl6659]

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]

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

[@TJ_F1313]

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😊😊

[@tommygirl6659]

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

[@scuffbiscuit3575]

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]

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

[@hotwork115k4]

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]

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

[@norlitajimenez4049]

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

[@jasonfobar-cg9fh]

can we mute the wife please

[@tommygirl6659]

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

[@LaloGuerraC]

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

[@zorroscaroayu]

The dealer has nice hands!

[@daviddemeduk4576]

Always split 8'sss but great job.

[@PaulyRaves]

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

[@aminurrahman590]

One of a kind wife❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️

[@CarlJohnson-cb9xm]

You should mention that you are sponsered by that casino

[@patelyash4435]

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

[@DudeLuck23]

LOL

[@bigdaddy5087]

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

[@DudeLuck23]

Urban Outfitters is where she got it

[@yossykatz7551]

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

[@Waltaere]

Dude🍀 😃

[@DudeLuck23]

🤙

[@diamondbest999]

where is it？ 😂 I want to have a try

[@elchulo1977]

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 😂😂😂😂

[@LadyLuckHQ]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@ZhijieLim894]

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

[@deandecoursey2334]

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

[@slyguy1798]

That voice is excruciating 2

[@circleseven5115]

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 😂

[@cornmuffind]

Split the 8s brother 😊😊

[@aminurrahman590]

Lucky wife❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@johnnyb9741]

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

[@DudeLuck23]

simmer down

[@aminurrahman590]

Best wife❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣

[@darealest2exist260]

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.

[@reallyreal5683]

Is this really at the casino

[@jhaeros]

You guys have a slots channel as well, right?

[@DudeLuck23]

my wife does

[@John_Wick..959]

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.

[@DavidNYC83]

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

[@gregoriovargas2329]

NEXT TIME GO ALONE/SHE IS ANNOYING

[@aminurrahman590]

Very talented wife❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️

[@joebennett4174]

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

[@aminurrahman590]

Great wife❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️

[@Chris-ch5nb]

The best parts are when she leaves.

[@aminurrahman590]

Money, wife❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@aminurrahman590]

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[@aminurrahman590]

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[@Billmcd1974]

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

[@aminurrahman590]

Smart wife❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️

[@kellypeace4730]

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

[@user-vx5et5gg7k]

elsa is deadly

[@MsRenee-tp9vb]

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

[@deandecoursey2334]

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

[@Daniel982-d7z]

true but dealer would also have 21

[@aminurrahman590]

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[@bLuntedd]

2nd dealers accent is sexy af ngl

[@scott102980]

Who cares

[@aminurrahman590]

A class wife❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️

[@35paramount]

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

[@aminurrahman590]

Diamond wife❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣

[@aminurrahman590]

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[@aminurrahman590]

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[@aminurrahman590]

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[@jayalexander9439]

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

[@m.holtry6762]

You don't split your 8s?

[@m.holtry6762]

You would've had two 21's

[@johnrambo4414]

No one can ever win in blackjack

[@d-robnastyop8624]

10,000 bucks I bet they gonna divorce 🤣

[@connoroleary4761]

This woman is insufferable. The entitlement is crazy

[@Alstars2006]

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

[@geektarded]

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?

[@EaganChris]

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

[@devonasmith4811]

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

[@jaimesangabriel8994]

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

[@mossterlive]

Hardrock blackjack is so rigged

[@cmos6663]

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

[@animefreak2438]

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

[@shacharoren2788]

8 deck shoe? Scam

[@ripmeemaw2119]

video best enjoyed on mute.

[@aminurrahman590]

Number one wife❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@anissia1210]

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]

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[@aminurrahman590]

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