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    Ace Prediction Math

    On average, one expects to see an Ace about once every 13 cards.

    1) Assuming 6-deck Strip rules, if one knows with 100% certainty on a specific 'target' hand that (at least) one of her 2 dealt cards will be an Ace, the probability of winning the hand is about 51%, correct?.

    But let's now say that rather than knowing with 100% certainty, she 'only' knows with 38% certainty (vs. the probability with which a non-Ace sequencer can expect to encounter, on average, an Ace: 1 out of every 13 cards, or about 7.69%) when, on average, at least one of her 2 dealt cards in 2 (on average) specific 'target' rounds (out of about 35 rounds of heads up play within one 6-deck shoe, Strip rules) will contain an Ace.

    2) So, IF WONGING IN FOR ONLY THOSE 2 SPECIFIC TARGET ROUNDS PER SHOE, will the player advantage FOR JUST THOSE 2 ROUNDS per shoe be .51 X .38 = 19.38%?

    3) If so, how does one now calculate proper bet size with a 19.38% advantage on 2 rounds per shoe? Should one bet table max? What if one's bankroll is only $200, what would the proper bet be? Do we use Kelly to calculate this bet size as a function of our bankroll, especially because we only have, on average, 2 opportunities to bet big per shoe? As such, variance is very large, correct?

    4) So, for 2 specific 'target' rounds per shoe, if she thinks she can predict with, on average, 38% certainty when at least 1 of her 2 dealt cards will be an Ace, is her OVERALL (for ALL rounds; i.e., playing every hand - no Wonging) player advantage something like 2 rounds of betting big at about a 19.38% player advantage per 6-deck shoe offset by about 33 rounds of flat betting at about a -.55% player advantage per 6-deck shoe?

    Thank you in advance!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Overkill View Post
    On average, one expects to see an Ace about once every 13 cards.

    1) Assuming 6-deck Strip rules, if one knows with 100% certainty on a specific 'target' hand that (at least) one of her 2 dealt cards will be an Ace, the probability of winning the hand is about 51%, correct?.

    But let's now say that rather than knowing with 100% certainty, she 'only' knows with 38% certainty (vs. the probability with which a non-Ace sequencer can expect to encounter, on average, an Ace: 1 out of every 13 cards, or about 7.69%) when, on average, at least one of her 2 dealt cards in 2 (on average) specific 'target' rounds (out of about 35 rounds of heads up play within one 6-deck shoe, Strip rules) will contain an Ace.

    2) So, IF WONGING IN FOR ONLY THOSE 2 SPECIFIC TARGET ROUNDS PER SHOE, will the player advantage FOR JUST THOSE 2 ROUNDS per shoe be .51 X .38 = 19.38%?

    3) If so, how does one now calculate proper bet size with a 19.38% advantage on 2 rounds per shoe? Should one bet table max? What if one's bankroll is only $200, what would the proper bet be? Do we use Kelly to calculate this bet size as a function of our bankroll, especially because we only have, on average, 2 opportunities to bet big per shoe? As such, variance is very large, correct?

    4) So, for 2 specific 'target' rounds per shoe, if she thinks she can predict with, on average, 38% certainty when at least 1 of her 2 dealt cards will be an Ace, is her OVERALL (for ALL rounds; i.e., playing every hand - no Wonging) player advantage something like 2 rounds of betting big at about a 19.38% player advantage per 6-deck shoe offset by about 33 rounds of flat betting at about a -.55% player advantage per 6-deck shoe?

    Thank you in advance!

    Overkill - nice game when you can find it. WRt to your questions:

    1. not quite - 51% reflects the total expected return on the bet not the number of times you win a hand. Remember a minority of hands that start with an ace pair nicely with a ten to return 150% of the initial bet and so forth. So you will win 51 cents for every dollar you wager if the first card is an ace.

    2. Close dont forget to subtract for the 62% of hands where the dealer has an approximate edge of 0.5%. Over 100 hands 38% will have a 51% edge and 62 will have a minus 0.5 edge. If you run the numbers the negative hands dont have a huge impact for the sake of discussion have to be considered.

    3. Cant answer. Can calculate things like ev and ror for a given size bank but its up to the you as to what is deemed acceptable. if it were me i would table max bet unless - undue heat and want to make sure in advance that you can split and double above table limits. Regardless of what you find acceptable my advice is always leave enough in your pocket to split (maybe even re-split) and/or double. Saw a guy once get A,A with a high bet (he just went all in) and rejected my offer to partner on the hand and then got to observe his joy of hitting a 10,10 to bust his original A,A.

    4. Close remember the 19% is spread over the two hands - what not clear is is 38% edge of spiking an ace of each of the two hands or 38% of an ace on one of the two hands? makes a difference in total edge. The rest you have right - highlights why in a play like this a shallow cut shoe game is preferable.


    Hope this helps.

    Cohiba

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    This explanation is exceptionally clear. Are you two talking about ace sequencing? How do you spot the situations when aces are likely to come out in the next two hands? This skill is important.

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    Quote Originally Posted by aceside View Post
    This explanation is exceptionally clear. Are you two talking about ace sequencing? How do you spot the situations when aces are likely to come out in the next two hands? This skill is important.
    I wasnt talking about anything other than trying to respond to Kill's comments/questions. My only question is where is the play? and what is the technique? and can i join the party?

    This is on of the games where shallow pen rules!

    Cohiba

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cohiba View Post
    I wasnt talking about anything other than trying to respond to Kill's comments/questions. My only question is where is the play? and what is the technique? and can i join the party?

    This is on of the games where shallow pen rules!

    Cohiba
    Thank you for helping. I guess this ace prediction applies only to hand shuffled shoes. If anybody can predict aces, he must be very skilled.

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    Remember one other thing. When calculating Kelly bet for the hand with an ace, the variance is considerably larger than for a normal hand, so the bet size is smaller than you might expect. Still, it is so large that, for practical purposes, you just bet as much of your bankroll as you feel comfortable doing.

    Don

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    Quote Originally Posted by DSchles View Post
    Remember one other thing. When calculating Kelly bet for the hand with an ace, the variance is considerably larger than for a normal hand, so the bet size is smaller than you might expect. Still, it is so large that, for practical purposes, you just bet as much of your bankroll as you feel comfortable doing.

    Don
    The variance of getting a blackjack must be very small but that of getting a non-blackjack 21 should be larger, so overall, I guess the variance is not that very large.

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    Quote Originally Posted by aceside View Post
    The variance of getting a blackjack must be very small but that of getting a non-blackjack 21 should be larger, so overall, I guess the variance is not that very large.
    The size of the bets on the hands where you are trolling for an ace will dwarf the size of your waiting bets and that drives variance as your results will be highly dependent on the few hands/shoe that matter to your overall results. Remember variance is a product of your original bet size.

    Cohiba

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cohiba View Post
    The size of the bets on the hands where you are trolling for an ace will dwarf the size of your waiting bets and that drives variance as your results will be highly dependent on the few hands/shoe that matter to your overall results. Remember variance is a product of your original bet size.

    Cohiba
    We want a blackjack to come out when we can predict aces, and we are not worried about busting out this hand. I believe this is the huge edge from ace prediction. Variance seemingly is good for the player.

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    For how much to bet regarding Kelly...
    You should look the internet and try to find a paper by James Grosjean titled: 42.08%
    You will find all the answers you need and more.
    G Man

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    Quote Originally Posted by aceside View Post
    The variance of getting a blackjack must be very small but that of getting a non-blackjack 21 should be larger, so overall, I guess the variance is not that very large.
    Why would you figure that anyone is interested in your guesses?? When the first card is an ace, I believe the hand variance increases by over 21%. Why do you feel obliged to comment on things you don't understand?

    Don

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    Quote Originally Posted by DSchles View Post
    Why would you figure that anyone is interested in your guesses?? When the first card is an ace, I believe the hand variance increases by over 21%. Why do you feel obliged to comment on things you don't understand?

    Don
    Don
    I’m sure you’ll agree the ability to think well in abstract promotes spatial thinking. In fact, I’m sure you’ll agree those specific abilities are paramount to IQ level. You may or may not have determined the individual responded to is simply trolling.

    aceside
    You're dumber than a fox, determined after observing your posts which may have prompted my response to you in thread Card counting DVD for training, Post 14
    Bovine excrement

    Oh! I’m not responding to your friendship request.
    seriousplayer
    In above noted referenced thread, post 35, I commented
    The problem with most of these fucking idiots is they can’t see the forest for the trees
    You clearly defined yourself in that category. I make reference to Post 17 above noted thread where I commented

    1. You’ve totally missed the point - not unusual on this site
    2. Learns to absorb and then decipher information
    3. Don’t know UBZ2, so don’t give a shit
    4. Try FBM ASC Advanced - WH on steroids
    5. Reread point 2, then maybe, you’ll get point 1
    6. Think I’ll go back into hibernation
    I suggest you absorb points 1 & 2 and then reflect on point 5. Then, maybe you’ll appreciate my comments to aceside in post 14 of referenced thread.

    Back to hibernation

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    Quote Originally Posted by Freightman View Post
    aceside
    You're dumber than a fox
    Why are you insulting a fox?

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