Masquerace: Beginner's Doubt I: Calculation vs Simulation

[Masquerace]

> That's about like saying that there is not
> much difference between a stack of $20 bills
> and a similar sized stack of $100 bills!

Hey, glad I still draw some attention! ;^)

Disclaimers:
- I didn't intend to stir a hornet's nest by undermining the founding principles of this site
- I indeed find AP.com very valuable
- I know I am a BJ beginner and I only have to learn from here
- I can make divisions too, not only subractions... )

I might argue that the reference frame can make some difference...

A $20 bill (or stack) alone is quite different from a $100 one.
But *compared* to 4x $1,000 bills (or stacks) the significance of that difference is much scaled down.

Of course, you base your gambling philosophy on that 2% advantage, and the LONG RUN. I won't dare to belittle that.

I'll get back on the subject to explain my statement and position.
For now I can say that maybe, given my not exceptional gambling frequency and intensity, and my gambling bankroll, to me *variance* is at least as important as edge, if not paramount.

Nevertheless, the theoretical part of BJ is fascinating and passionating, and I still intend over the next months to make a serious attempt in learning to count.
I'll "count" on the advice and support I'll be able to get from this site!

[Masquerace]

> Also, as is being discussed on Reid's site,
> a precise pair-splitting algorithm is
> incredibly complex for CA.

> Don

Did I thank you Don & Norm yet for the response? Thanks!

Being I a beginner tho, I'm afraid I can't figure out offhand who is Reid and which is his site...

Google would suggest bjmath, is that it you referred to?

[humble]

[Sun Runner]

> Google would suggest bjmath, is that it you
> referred to?

bjmath.com

I have been TRYING to keep up with both those threads goin on there now;just listening in the background.

That is brutal math stuff baby!