Hello fellow players, I would like to ask a question about the Rule of 45. Let me first introduce myself. I love playing blackjack and my only opportunity to do so are on cruise ships usually twice a year. This past February I left with an extra $500 in my pocket from usually betting $25 and watching the "flow" of cards being played. I can play BS with my eyes closed but want to add any slight advantages that I can.
Here is my question. The rules I have read say to stand on hard 16 combinations containing a 4 or 5, such as 8/5/3 or 4/9/2 or 7/5/4. I can understand that if the last hit you took was a 4 or 5 then you've cut your chances of the next card being a 4 or 5. But if the 4 or 5 came in the first or second card that you are dealt at a crowded table (as cruise ships usually are) and you are playing a 6 or 8 deck shoe, then there are 7 - 14 or more cards (depending what base you sit at) coming out of the shoe before your turn to play. So, is the Rule of 45 not suited for use at a crowded table or with a 6 or 8 deck shoe or if it comes out in your first or second card?
I thank you for your opinions and the "Rule of 9" will be next! lol
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