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    Calculations behind determining basic strategy plays?

    Is there any free quality resources showing the calculations/formulas used in determining best plays in blackjack as shown on basic strategy tables?

    And/or is there solid proof showing that the best plays for blackjack as shown on basic strategy tables are in fact the best plays?

    How about card counting calculations/formulae/proof?

    It is compelling to just ‘trust’ the basic strategy and card counting tables without question since many different sources tout relatively identical tables and the recommended plays seem logical.

    However, a little voice in the back of my head keeps saying, “What if casino owners came up with the idea to have someone write a seemingly true but ultimately flawed book about how to beat blackjack?”.

    And even today, maybe, just maybe, casinos continue propaganda that blackjack is beatable by paying people to continue the hoax having them write truthful sounding information and stories that are ultimately lies to entice people to believe they can have an edge over the casino by playing a certain way.

    I realize my ideas really seem unlikely; however, I will not be completely satisfied until I find proof that basic strategy and card counting tables are in fact, legit.

    Of course Edward Thorp’s book, Beat the Dealer, or other books may answer my questions, however I was hoping there was a cost free solution found on the internet.
    Last edited by Fate; 02-12-2014 at 12:17 AM.

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