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    Per-Hand Expectation and Risk of Ruin

    Unless I'm mistaken, SD = 1.1√number of hands played EV =sum of [(probability of win x amount) - (probability of loss x amount)] for each count played Now advantage and, obviously, frequencies I do not know how to calculate. I am forced to used other peoples' numbers to plug into...
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    Per-Hand Expectation and Risk of Ruin

    I'd very much like to get CVCX along with Casino Verite... but I'm a mac user, and from what I understand, there are no good blackjack programs for mac right now. :mad: This leaves me to old fashioned pen and paper for the time being.. I could kiss you! :grin:
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    Per-Hand Expectation and Risk of Ruin

    I'm actually interested in the frequency numbers for a 6D game (although I am curious what effects on RoR switching to a 4D game would have, one would think RoR would go down but by how much?). So... what, to flog a horse, that if not dead is at this point in mortal danger of expiring, would be...
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    Per-Hand Expectation and Risk of Ruin

    Wow, thanks for that great response! :toast: One question though, for the expectation/hand formula example you provide: expectation/hand = 0*(-0.030)*(0.01) + 0*(-0.025)*(0.02) + 0*(-0.020)*(0.04) + 0*(-0.015)*(0.09) + 1*(-0.010)*(0.19) + 1*(-0.005)*(0.30) + 1*(0)*(0.19) +...
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    Per-Hand Expectation and Risk of Ruin

    I'm reading Blackjack Attack, and am trying to do some calculations of my particular betting style, but am stuck on my "per-hand expectation." For those of you that own the book, I'm referring to the charts on pg 116 - 121. How do I calculate this "expectation," or am I used to it being called...
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    Bringing Down the House vs. Busting Vegas

    That was my impression as well.
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    black jack - is it worth it?

    seems like we've met before... :cool:
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    Blackjack Software for Mac

    I'm also a Mac guy looking for a way to run some sims. I've got a 2GHz Intel Core Duo, but am not familiar with Virtual PC or Bootcamp :confused:. Any advice on what program would be best for me to use to run these PC applications?
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    the worst day how much u lost ??

    did you readjust your unit size after this? or just play through it?
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    Blackjack Attack

    Hm. Maybe I made that Jan 2008 up? Anyway, what are ya asking for it?
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    Blackjack Attack

    I'm looking for the newest edition of Blackjack Attack (Jan 2008?). Anyone know where to find it? I can't seem to find it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Borders, or Books-a-Million? :confused:
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    Cheating at Cherokee

    I'm interested in the current conditions at Cherokee as well. It's only a few hours drive from my location... 50% pen. sounds horrible, but maybe things have changed? :rolleyes:
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    Shufflemasters and Digideals .....

    sounds like an electronic game they have here in TN. live dealer and you bet with live chips. you have a monitor in front of you and the dealer "deals" your cards by touching the screen. not sure if it's countable or not. i'd like to get some more info on it before i sit down...
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