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For 4/6/8 Decks, H17 and S17, what were the rules that you used to generate the indexes for each cards? Example, split up to 4 hands, can split 10,10, and etc…
Ken! Thanks for your Blackjack Strategy card, it has helped me greatly. One question though, I know “H” is for Hit, “S” for stand, and “D” is for Double, but what does “DS” and “R” stand for / mean? Thanks, DC from Bristol Tennessee.
When only one player is at the free bet bj/ push 22, is wagering 10$ in their hand and 5$ in the side bet; the player goes over, which should be the dealer procedures?
Close the game with the second card or try to make 22!?
Okay, I’ll risk sounding like an idiot here just to make a point. The Martingale system loses because the player runs out of real estate (betting room) and the reason for this question is obvious–but necessary. How many times will you lose X hands before you WIN Y hands. I have done thousands of simulations using basic strategy and I do NOT get the same rate of losses to wins as the chart above–true odds or not. Take it for what it’s worth but the short term (Martingale)–and that’s the KEY–short term, produces consistent wins for me. I’m getting closer to the 6 loss percentage only going to five bets. I’m having to take a stop/loss (limit) about every 47 hands which keeps me in profits. Now before you call me an A**hole–try it yourself and see if it works.
On Chrome, the browser won’t even give me the option to enable flash on this site until the site attempts to use flash, but the site doesn’t attempt to use flash unless it detects in advance that flash is enabled. So it’s a catch-22.
For multi deck game H17 that offers Surrender when you have a 16 or 15 you Surrender vs. certain upcards OTHERWISE hit. The “otherwise hit” part is missing. It only says “R” when it should say “Rh”
Ya feel DUMB bucking the odds. But sometimes it’s NOT so crazy. I have experienced similar results while doing thousands of (non computer) real play hands. My loss percentage is smaller than the true odds would indicate–leaving room for consistent profits.FACT: you’re going to take your share of losses so be prepared. Have the proper banks and a solid betting plan in place. Know basic strategy. Be patient and play like a machine. Set your stop/loss limit. You should absolutely WIN in the end.
I’m staying at NYNY and went across the street to MGM because NYNY had nothing but 6:5 games while mgm had 3:2. Ended up doubling my money before calling it quits.
19 out of 20… It was #20 that I missed and I know better!
For 4/6/8 Decks, H17 and S17, what were the rules that you used to generate the indexes for each cards? Example, split up to 4 hands, can split 10,10, and etc…
Is it still true to split AA when we can get only one card after AA split.
I bought your card. Not sure what “R” stands for or “DS.” Please help.
Ken! Thanks for your Blackjack Strategy card, it has helped me greatly. One question though, I know “H” is for Hit, “S” for stand, and “D” is for Double, but what does “DS” and “R” stand for / mean? Thanks, DC from Bristol Tennessee.
See this page for the key:
https://www.blackjackinfo.com/card/basic-strategy-card-instructions/
When only one player is at the free bet bj/ push 22, is wagering 10$ in their hand and 5$ in the side bet; the player goes over, which should be the dealer procedures?
Close the game with the second card or try to make 22!?
Could you please make strategy cards for Spanish 21, and for composition-dependent single deck?
Ken has retired. There is too small a potential market for the cards you request, sorry.
What are the thoughts on video BJ? Game King or the one with the almost lifelike dealer? Are these truly random or manipulated?
Nevermind,, I just found it on the backside of the card,, thanks
I lost thirty hands in a row today – but it was online. Is that .526 to the power 30? 447 million to 1?
Okay, I’ll risk sounding like an idiot here just to make a point. The Martingale system loses because the player runs out of real estate (betting room) and the reason for this question is obvious–but necessary. How many times will you lose X hands before you WIN Y hands. I have done thousands of simulations using basic strategy and I do NOT get the same rate of losses to wins as the chart above–true odds or not. Take it for what it’s worth but the short term (Martingale)–and that’s the KEY–short term, produces consistent wins for me. I’m getting closer to the 6 loss percentage only going to five bets. I’m having to take a stop/loss (limit) about every 47 hands which keeps me in profits. Now before you call me an A**hole–try it yourself and see if it works.
On Chrome, the browser won’t even give me the option to enable flash on this site until the site attempts to use flash, but the site doesn’t attempt to use flash unless it detects in advance that flash is enabled. So it’s a catch-22.
For multi deck game H17 that offers Surrender when you have a 16 or 15 you Surrender vs. certain upcards OTHERWISE hit. The “otherwise hit” part is missing. It only says “R” when it should say “Rh”
Ya feel DUMB bucking the odds. But sometimes it’s NOT so crazy. I have experienced similar results while doing thousands of (non computer) real play hands. My loss percentage is smaller than the true odds would indicate–leaving room for consistent profits.FACT: you’re going to take your share of losses so be prepared. Have the proper banks and a solid betting plan in place. Know basic strategy. Be patient and play like a machine. Set your stop/loss limit. You should absolutely WIN in the end.
The less card deck number,The more accurately we can guess.
I’m staying at NYNY and went across the street to MGM because NYNY had nothing but 6:5 games while mgm had 3:2. Ended up doubling my money before calling it quits.
I just left MGM. Many of the games were $10 min with 3:2 payout.
Yes