Split 88 if extra payment?

#1
Hey again folks.

I know the best math is to split 88's but does it also count if I need to pay for an extra hand? It's very expensive vs. 10 imo.

Best Regards.
 
#2
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Ravn said:
Hey again folks.

I know the best math is to split 88's but does it also count if I need to pay for an extra hand? It's very expensive vs. 10 imo.

Best Regards.
But,,,, you will lose less.:( over the long run.

I agree, it is a tough call,,,but one you need to make. Easier if DAS in in play.

May all your 8 splits be 2-8 and das offered.:)

Always warm and fuzzy,
CP
 

Sucker

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#4
If you DON'T split them you will have a total of 16, and assuming the count is zero, you'll have to hit.

You will:
lose: 73.9%
win: 20.1%
push: 6.0%

This works out to a negative expectation of 53.8%.

If you SPLIT them, you will have to play TWO hands, starting with a total of 8.

For EACH hand, you will:
lose: 56.1%
win: 33.4%
push: 10.5%

Your negative expectation is NOW 22.7%. Because you're playing two hands and risking twice the money, this has to be doubled, resulting in a TOTAL negative EV of 45.4%. As you can see, this results in an average loss per hand of 8.4% less than if you hadn't split.

So in answer to your question - Yes; the first person who figured this out DID take into account the fact of risking twice the money.
 
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