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KANSAS CITY BLACKJACK REPORT

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By JPB

JPB has been playing blackjack and counting cards part-time since 1996.He plays throughout the country but primarily in Missouri. He has been a Green Chip member ofBJ21.com for four years and one-time winner of thePost-of-the-Month. JPB is a professional engineer with three engineering degrees and works as a consulting engineer.

Introduction

Skilled blackjack players that are tired of being harassed, backed-off, and read the trespass act (or worse) may find solace in the Kansas City casinos where a card counter cannot be barred. Nor can the casinos enforce a betting limit that is applied unilaterally to a card counter (the limit must apply to the entire table). Both Harrah’s and Ameristar were fined for trying to impose such limits.

The casinos in Kansas City are, however, allowed to reduce table limits, reduce penetration, and even preferential shuffle (although only Ameristar uses the preferential shuffle), but these countermeasures are generally applied infrequently and inconsistently. In addition, pit bosses are not particularly skilled or driven to identify and harass card counters as in Las Vegas.

Logistics

There are four casinos in the greater Kansas City area: Harrah’s, Ameristar, Argosy, and Isle of Capri, plus the Frontier Casino in St. Joseph, which is about 50 miles north of Kansas City. The Kansas City casinos are all located in the north side of the K.C. metro area and all within about 15 miles of each other. No two casinos are within 3 miles of each other so that casino hopping is possible, but the logistics are not like Las Vegas or Atlantic City where one can find a casino next door.

Missouri Casino Blackjack Rules

1. Entrance to the casino requires a player’s card. Obtaining a player’s card requires a driver’s license or equivalent identification. I am not aware of the casinos sharing information regarding card counters with other casinos or with anti-card counter organizations such as Griffin. If you are concerned about withholding your identity, use your player’s card to gain entrance, buy your chips at the cage, and then decline the pit bosses offer to rate your play. Your play at the table will then be anonymous.
2. Casino patrons are allowed a $500.00 maximum buy-in every two-hour block of time. Blocks are on the even hours (6-8, 8-10, 10-12, etc.) This buy-in limit can prove a formidable handicap for the basic strategy player and card counter alike. Get a pair of 8s against a dealer 6, and obviously the correct play is to split. But not if you have already bought in for $500 and do not have any chips left. It does not matter how many Benjamin’s you have crammed into your pockets. Money play is prohibited. The buy-in limit is even more problematic for the card counter trying to use a healthy bet spread (say $25-250). The monster count finally comes along, and you only have $300 in chips left (you should keep enough chips for a possible double down, split, or double after split) so you can only justify a $100.00 bet. High-stakes players need to horde chips!
3. Finally, unlike any other commission, the Missouri Gaming Commission has unambiguously legislated that card counting, not involving a mechanical device, is not illegal, and that the casinos cannot prohibit a skilled card counter from playing blackjack. Do not lose any sleep on behalf of the casinos. The combination of the buy-in limit, generally crowded tables, and mediocre rules effectively deters most of the high-stakes, skilled players. Furthermore, counters that are used to using a modest spread (8:1 on 2 deck) to avoid heat, are able to only gain a small advantage over the house due to the conditions described.

Kansas City Casino Blackjack Conditions

2-deck table minimums are generally $10 or $25 with maximums of $500 or $1000. 6- deck table minimums range from $5-25 with a typical $500 maximum. Other pertinent conditions are summarized in the table below.

All 2-deck games are no mid-shoe entry. Penetration varies by dealer somewhat at each casino, but other than the 2d at Harrah’s, one should not expect to ever see exceptional penetration.

Notes:

H17= Dealer hits on soft 17.

D8+= Doubling only allowed on 8-11. No note means double allowed on any 2 cards.

DAS= Double after split.

RSA= Resplit Aces

LSR= Late surrender

Conservative spread = 8:1 or less for 2 deck; 10:1 or less for 6 deck

Aggressive spread = 12:1 or greater for 2 deck; 20 or greater for 6 deck and/or 'wonging' on negative counts.

Penetration= number of undealt decks located behind the shuffle determining card

R of 6= 2 rounds to 4 players; 3 rounds to 3 players; 4 rounds to 2 players; etc

RFB (Room, Food, and Beverage) & Other Non BJ Considerations

Newcomers will notice that unlike most gaming markets, alcoholic beverages at the table are not free (they are not even discounted). This shortcoming can be a big negative for some players but should be less of a problem to the card counter who typically drinks lightly or not at all at the tables. All of the casinos have hotels except Isle of Capri. Each casino has a buffet with Argosy and Ameristar being the best. Ameristar is the biggest casino with movie theaters, a concert/show theater, a kids play place, and multiple fast-food and full-service restaurants. Comps at Ameristar, Argosy, and Harrah’s are all banked. Comps appear to be slightly more generous than in most casino markets. Harrah’s leads the group in promotional offers and give-aways. All four casinos offer decent cash back coupons by mail to regular players.

Conclusion

The conventional wisdom among the card counting circles is that the level of heat is proportional to the quality of the game. Using this adage, the Kansas City casinos should have the worst blackjack in the country. Not true. Although the Kansas City blackjack games have mediocre rules and penetration, the games are more attractive when taking into account the fact that a more aggressive bet spread can be used due to the lack of heat. Be forewarned, however, that the aggressive spread will increase your expected win rate but not without a cost – increased risk. Lots of money can be lost in the short run. But at least the card counter does not have to worry about being barred or backroomed!

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Land-based Casinos in Missouri

Missouri has around a dozen land-based casinos and riverboat casinos. You get a real variety in Missouri - from those open 24 hours to smaller operations.

There are no Branson, Missouri casinos, nor are there casinos in Joplin, Missouri. The closest casino to those cities would actually be in Oklahoma, at Indigo Sky Casino, about 120 miles fromBranson.

To see a list of all casinos in St. Louis, Missouri be sure to visit our St. Louis casinos page. To see a list of all casinos in Kansas City, Missouri besure to visit our Kansas City casinos page.

Only Kansas City and St. Louis casinos are open 24 hours. The hours of operation are shown for all other Missouri casinos in their listings below. There are many casinos in Missouri withhotels. Just use our list below to see if the Missouri casino you wish to visit has a hotel.

Unless otherwise noted, all casinos offer:

• slots
• video poker
• craps
• blackjack
• roulette
• three card poker

Optional games include: baccarat (B), mini-baccarat (MB), caribbean stud poker (CSP), poker (P), pai gow poker (PGP), let it ride (LIR), Spanish 21 (S21), and four card poker (FCP).

Payback Percentages in Missouri

The payback percentages for slot machines at all casinos in Missouri are released as a matter of public record. Just click here to see a list of slot machine payback statistics for all Missouri casinos.

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If you want to try and get that money refunded, you will be required to file a state income tax return and, depending on the details of your return, you may get some of the money returned toyou.

The $1,200 threshold would also apply to any cash prizes won in casino drawings or tournaments.

Types of Land-based Casinos in Missouri

All of the casinos in Missouri are all located on riverboats and there are no Native American casinos in Missouri. In November 1992 Missouri voters approved a statewide referendum to allowriverboat gambling. That made Missouri the fifth state to approve this form of gambling.

Since the riverboats are not required to cruise, almost all casinos in Missouri are built on a barge which gives them the appearance of a land-based building, rather than a riverboat.

When the Missouri casinos first began operating they were required to cruise and they all conducted two-hour gaming sessions with a $500 loss-limit on each session.

In early 2000 the law was changed to allow continuous boarding and cruising was no longer required for Missouri casinos. In November 2008 the state’s $500 loss limit provision was eliminated asthe result of a statewide referendum.

List of Land-Based Casinos in Missouri

Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City

• Address 3200 North Ameristar Drive, Kansas City, Missouri 64161
• Phone (816) 414-7000
• Website: kansascity.ameristar.com

Casino Size: 140,000 Square Feet
Games Offered: Slots, Video Poker, Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Mini-Baccarat, Poker, Three Card Poker, Let It Ride, Four Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Pai Gow Poker
Special Features: 4,000-passenger barge adjacent to the Missouri River. 41-screen Sports Pub. 18-screen movie theater complex. Burger King. 1,384-seat event center.

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Ameristar Casino St. Charles

• Address: 1 Ameristar Blvd, St Charles, MO 63301, United States
• Phone: +1 636-949-7777
• Casino Size: 130,000 Square Feet

Games Offered: Slots, Video Poker, Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Poker, Three-Card Poker, Four Card Poker, Let It Ride, Pai Gow Poker, Ultimate Texas Hold'em, Mississippi Stud

Special Features: 2,000-passenger barge on the Missouri River. $2 buffet discount for Players Club members.

Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa

• Address: 777 NW Argosy Casino Pkwy, Riverside, MO 64150
• Phone: +1 816-746-3100
• Website: https://www.argosykansascity.com/

Casino Size: 62,000 Square Feet

Games Offered: Slots, Video Poker, Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Spanish 21, Pai Gow Poker, Let It Ride, Three Card Poker, Caribbean Stud Poker, Mississippi Stud, Ultimate Texas Hold'em

Special Features: 4,675-passenger single-deck Mediterranean-themed barge adjacent to the Missouri River.

Harrah's North Kansas City

• Address: 1 Riverboat Dr, North Kansas City, MO 64116, United States
• Phone: 816-472-7777
• Website: https://www.caesars.com/harrahs-kansas-city

Casino Size: 63,300 Square Feet

Games Offered: Slots, Video Poker, Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Poker, Mini-Baccarat, Poker, Pai Gow Poker, Three Card Poker, Four Card Poker, Let It Ride, Mississippi Stud, Ultimate TexasHold'em

Special Features: 1,700-passenger two-deck barge adjacent to the Missouri River. Closed 5 am-8 am Wednesdays. Buffet discount for Players Club members.

Hollywood Casino St. Louis

• Address: 777 Casino Center Dr, Maryland Heights, MO 63043
• Phone: +1 855-785-4263
• Website: https://www.hollywoodcasinostlouis.com/

Casino Size: 120,000 Square Feet

Games Offered: Slots, Video Poker, Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Baccarat, Mini-Baccarat, Poker, Pai Gow Poker, Three Card Poker, Let It Ride, Four Card Poker, Caribbean Stud Poker, UltimateTexas Hold'em

Special Features: Two 3,200-passenger barges on the Missouri River. Ben & Jerry's Ice cream.

Isle of Capri Casino - Boonville

• Address: 100 Isle of Capri Blvd, Boonville, MO 65233
• Phone: +1 660-882-1200
• Website: https://www.isleofcapriboonville.com/gaming

Casino Size: 28,000 Square Feet

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Games Offered: Slots, Video Poker, Blackjack, 21+3, Craps, Roulette, Three Card Poker, Let It Ride, Flop Poker

Special Features: 600-passenger barge on the Missouri River

Century Casino Cape Girardeau (formerly Isle of Capri Casino - Cape Girardeau)

• Address: 777 Main St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
• Phone: +1 573-730-7624
• Website: https://www.cnty.com/cape-girardeau/casino/

Casino Size: 7,725 sq ft

Games Offered: Slots, Video Poker, Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Poker, Mini-Baccarat

Casino KC (formerly Isle of Capri Kansas City)

• Address: 1800 E Front St, Kansas City, MO 64120
• Phone: +1 816-855-7777
• Website: https://casinokc.com/

Casino Size: 30,000 Square Feet

Games Offered: Slots, Video Poker, Blackjack, Craps, Mini-Bacarrat, Roulette, Pai Gow Poker, Mississippi Stud, Ultimate Texas Hold'em

Special Features: 2,000-passenger two-deck Caribbean-themed barge docked in a man-made lake fed by the Missouri River. Closed 5am-6am Wednesdays. Features two casual dining outlets: The LoneWolf and Tradewinds Marketplace.

Century Casino Caruthersville (formerly Lady Luck Casino Caruthersville)

• Address: 777 E 3rd St, Caruthersville, MO 63830
• Phone: +1 573-333-6000
• Website: https://www.cnty.com/caruthersville/

Casino Size: 21,400 Square Feet

Games Offered: Slots, Video Poker, Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Let It Ride, Three Card Poker
Special Features: 875-passenger sternwheeler on the Mississippi River. 27-space RV park ($40 per night); discounts for Good Sam and Fan Club members. 1,000-Seat Expo Center and 3,000-SeatOutdoor Amphitheater. Free local shuttle service available, call (573) 724-7683 for information.

Lumiere Place Casino Resort

• Address: 999 N 2nd St, St. Louis, MO 63102
• Phone: +1 314-881-7777
• Website: https://www.lumiereplace.com/

Casino Size: 75,000 Square Feet

Games Offered: Slots, Video Poker, Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Mini-Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, Three Card Poker, Four Card Poker, Poker, Let It Ride, Ultimate Texas Hold'em, Pai Gow Poker

Special Features: 2,500-passenger barge floating in a man-made canal 700 feet from the Mississippi River. Property also features 200-room Four Seasons Hotel. Closed 6am-8am Wednesdays.

Mark Twain Casino

• Address: 104 Pierce St, La Grange, MO 63448
• Phone: +1 866-454-5825
• Website: https://www.marktwaincasinolagrange.com/

Casino Size: 18,000 Square Feet

Games Offered: Slots, Video Poker, Blackjack, Craps, Roulette,Three Card Poker, Four Card Poker, Ultimate Texas Hold'em

Special Features: 600-passenger barge on the Mississippi River. 8-space RV park ($25 per night). Gift shop.

River City Casino

• Address: 777 River City Casino Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63125
• Phone: +1 314-388-7777
• Website: https://www.rivercity.com/

Casino Size: 90,000 Square Feet

Other Games: Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Poker, Three Card Poker, Four Card Poker, Poker, Mini-Bacarrat, Let it Ride, Ultimate Texas Hold'em, Mississippi Stud

St. Jo Frontier Casino

• Address: 777 Winners Cir, St Joseph, MO 64505
• Phone: +1 816-279-5514
• Website: https://www.stjofrontiercasino.com/

Casino Size: 18,000 Square Feet

Games Offered: Slots, Video Poker, Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Three Card Poker

Special Features: Casino is on a barge in a moat adjacent to the Missouri River. Gift shop.

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