Is it always profitable to cover them for the rest of the basic strategy double?
I had my first chance to do this recently. Neutral count, 9v4.
Ploppy had a 15 dollar bet out and knew he needed to double. He only had two reds so he put them out and dealer asked if he was doubling for less, as they always seem to check. I asked if I could throw a red in on the hand to make it a normal double and he was happy to allow it. Dealer wound up winning the hand and ploppy walked; a good natured loser.
If the count is negative, would 9v3 and other close doubles possibly stop being profitable to cover the bet?
I also wondered if there is ever a point where somebody asks for even money on their blackjack but it would be beneficial to offer them the even money yourself if they instead wait for the 3:2 payout. If the dealer has blackjack you pay them their hand and you are out whatever the ploppy's initial bet was. If the dealer doesn't have the BJ the ploppy keeps the even pay and you glean the remaining 1/2 payout for yourself.
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