Agree with Chuck. A more beatable version of blackjack still uses the same basic rules (I'm assuming by a better game of blackjack you mean the number of decks in a shoe or something), same cards, etc. . . Everyone who plays blackjack is familiar with those rules, those cards, and proper strategy. But not everyone is familiar with the Ellis product - even if they realize that playing there has its benefits from a takeout perspective they won't bet it with what is probably a worse opinion than at their regular track. . . Personally I'd rather bet at NY with a 15% win takeout because I at least have some opinion/familiarity with the horses and trainers there than a 5% takeout at somewhere like Presque Isle or Canterbury where I have less of a perceived edge. Even with the 10% head start at other tracks I'd be more likely to beat takeout at a track I would actually be able to handicap. . .
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