moses

[moses]

9,9 is better than hard 18. I had forgotten you play SD...it is also better than Soft 18.

Thank you sir. Yes. Only singledeck 1 on 1. I'm not even a novice in multiple deck as I don't recall ever playing a single hand. Simply put, I don't believe it is worth my investment of time or money. But my hat is off to you and others willing to take on a deeper study in what is a more complex game...more power to you. My minimum bet game needed to improve because there are limitations put on large bets. You, tthree, and Flash have provided insight that has allowed the minimum game to improve.

[Rainmaker]

This is where the side count of 8's come into play.

I do not get why you would change the index instead of adjusting the count.

[moses]

I do not get why you would change the index instead of adjusting the count.

It's a small concern. But now I find myself wanting to be in the best position to win every hand possible. On 12,13 vs 2,3 the 8 is a very pivotal card. For instance, suppose A-9s at +1 and 2-7s are -1. The count is even but there are still 8's remaining in the deck. I'm willing to take that risk rather than give the oppotunity to the dealer. However, suppose the count is +2 the I wouldn't want to run the risk of taking a 10 or Ace out of the deck. Again, this is a single-deck philosophy so you're only getting 6 maybe 7 rounds per shuffle. Understand, I'm not suggesting this would fly on multiple deck. You would better a much better judge than me.

[Kat]

It's a small concern. But now I find myself wanting to be in the best position to win every hand possible. On 12,13 vs 2,3 the 8 is a very pivotal card. For instance, suppose A-9s at +1 and 2-7s are -1. The count is even but there are still 8's remaining in the deck. I'm willing to take that risk rather than give the oppotunity to the dealer. However, suppose the count is +2 the I wouldn't want to run the risk of taking a 10 or Ace out of the deck. Again, this is a single-deck philosophy so you're only getting 6 maybe 7 rounds per shuffle. Understand, I'm not suggesting this would fly on multiple deck. You would better a much better judge than me.

Of course you want to win every hand. Who doesn't? But the unfortunate facts are set in stone: the dealer will (long-term) bust rate @ 28.20%, and your long-term score will be a success-rate of a miserable (around) 42%. That figure does not exactly inspire confidence, does it... Now if only the dealer had to 'go first' instead of you...

[moses]

Kat: Keyword here is possible. About 80% of the hands just don't matter what you do or don't do. However, improving on the minimum bet hands (in that 20% category) is the difference between gaining a slight advantage of 45% winnning vs 44% losing hands with regard to minimum bets. Before, I was willing to lose more minimum bets hands because I knew I could make it up and more on large bet opportunities. However, with a 1 to 5 bet spread it is for more difficult to profit.

[Smartpart]

About 80% of the hands just don't matter what you do or don't do.

Say what?

[moses]

Say what?

Yes. For example. Suppose I have 14 vs dealer 10. I play the proper play and get a 5 to arrive at 19. Dealer flips over a 10 to beat me with 20. There was nothing I could do. Or suppose I have 19 against a dealer 2. He flips over a 10 and then draws a 6. I win but it wasn't because of anything I did.


Conversely, suppose I have 12 against dealers 3. I hit and get a 5 or 17. Dealer flips a 10 for 13 and draws another 10 to bust. That hand was within my control. Hitting won 17 to bust. Standing would've lost 12 to 18.


This assumes "no brainers" like hitting 9 or less and standing on 17-21.

[Solo player]

Moses and Rainmaker are the same person living in parallel universes.

[Smartpart]

Keyword: proper

[moses]

Keyword: proper

Smartpart: Don't take my word for it. Play it out on Verite Blackjack.

[moses]

Moses and Rainmaker are the same person living in parallel universes.

Rainmaker. Would you like to reply to this one? or should I?

[moses]

Soloplayer: since you are so quick with the insults....let's do this. What your name suggests. Put your money where your mouth is or shut the F*** up. I have not read one single post by you that ever offer anything constructive.

[Norm]

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