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Hands played: 2,209: + 1,602.5 – Do I have an edge over this game? I am betting $5 using a 1-12 spread. $5 at any – count, +1= 15 +2 = 30 +3=45 +4=60. Also, the rules are 6D No insurance( It won’t let me. It’s a bug. I would take insurance at a tc of +3 of course) DAS allowed, can’t re splitt aces, late surrender allowed, dealer hits soft 17.
The big problem I have with the game is that it doesn’t let you take insurance and the penetration is too good. They shuffle when 52 cards are left. How would my win rate be influenced if the deck was shuffled when it reaches 2 decks?
I don’t have a problem taking insurance. I don’t select the surrender option since the casinos I go to don’t offer it, but I doubt that difference affects the insurance option. If you want insurance, you put an insurance bet in its bet circle before you click on the continue arrow.
On the other hand, the casino I go to most often puts the yellow “end of shoe” card about a deck away from the last card in the shoe, so I’m happy with the present operation of the program for a 6 deck shoe with regard to penetration.
That spread is definitely sufficient to beat this game. In fact, I would guess that your expected win is probably a little more than $2000 over the hands you have played, assuming a win rate of around one big bet per 60 or so hands. Cutting the penetration by a deck would cut your win rate quite a bit, perhaps as much as 50%. I no longer have a copy of Blackjack Attack handy to look up the effect. That’s the easiest way to answer your question without a simulation.
Do I have an advantage at a TC of +1? I was thinking of changing my betting ramp from tc of 1 = +3 units tc of 2 = +6 units, tc of 3 = +9 units tc of 4 = +12 units to this : TC of +1 = 1 unit TC of +2 = 6 units TC of +3 = 9 units and TC of +4 = 12 units.
One I do not understand. I am instructed to hit the 11 against an ace even though the dealer has checked that he does not have BJ.? Can anyone help me understand.
Hands played: 4,489 Profit: + 2,315
Sorry about all the posts. I would have only posted one time and just played more hands but I was getting beaten so bad I thought I might run out of chips if I go through another down swing when a hot deck comes.
Edit: I made a mistake. Somehow the number of hands I played decreased and I forgot how many I played so i’m just going to add 100.
Hands played: 4,842 Profit: 2,315
Team play is complicated and far more involved than a group of friends pooling resources. There is not much published on team play. The following book may be helpful.
Eight decks is the most typically seen in brick-and-mortar casinos, but in most jurisdictions, land-based or online, there is no legal requirement for any specific number of decks.
We’re looking into this. We are actually looking to revamp the trainer at some stage in the future too so your feedback and suggestions are appreciated!
Since I sold the BlackjackInfo site in 2016, I am not involved in the development of the new version of the trainer. Your best bet may be posting on the message forums, where your comments are more likely to be noticed.
You don’t say what your minimum bet is. Is it $5? If so, you are doing very good. if its $10 or $15, your performance is less impressive. But it would be best to make a judgement after more hands have been played, such as 10K to 20K.
Hands played: 2,209: + 1,602.5 – Do I have an edge over this game? I am betting $5 using a 1-12 spread. $5 at any – count, +1= 15 +2 = 30 +3=45 +4=60. Also, the rules are 6D No insurance( It won’t let me. It’s a bug. I would take insurance at a tc of +3 of course) DAS allowed, can’t re splitt aces, late surrender allowed, dealer hits soft 17.
The big problem I have with the game is that it doesn’t let you take insurance and the penetration is too good. They shuffle when 52 cards are left. How would my win rate be influenced if the deck was shuffled when it reaches 2 decks?
I don’t have a problem taking insurance. I don’t select the surrender option since the casinos I go to don’t offer it, but I doubt that difference affects the insurance option. If you want insurance, you put an insurance bet in its bet circle before you click on the continue arrow.
On the other hand, the casino I go to most often puts the yellow “end of shoe” card about a deck away from the last card in the shoe, so I’m happy with the present operation of the program for a 6 deck shoe with regard to penetration.
Lucky you. I wish I had a game with that penetration.
That spread is definitely sufficient to beat this game. In fact, I would guess that your expected win is probably a little more than $2000 over the hands you have played, assuming a win rate of around one big bet per 60 or so hands. Cutting the penetration by a deck would cut your win rate quite a bit, perhaps as much as 50%. I no longer have a copy of Blackjack Attack handy to look up the effect. That’s the easiest way to answer your question without a simulation.
Do I have an advantage at a TC of +1? I was thinking of changing my betting ramp from tc of 1 = +3 units tc of 2 = +6 units, tc of 3 = +9 units tc of 4 = +12 units to this : TC of +1 = 1 unit TC of +2 = 6 units TC of +3 = 9 units and TC of +4 = 12 units.
One I do not understand. I am instructed to hit the 11 against an ace even though the dealer has checked that he does not have BJ.? Can anyone help me understand.
Why not double my 11 against an ace that the dealer has proved is not a blackjack?
Please post this question on the Forum message board. Thank you.
Hands played: 4,742 Profit: + 1,842.5
Plot twist: Got my ass absolutely beaten
It happens. Welcome to the table.
Hands played: 4,489 Profit: + 2,315
Sorry about all the posts. I would have only posted one time and just played more hands but I was getting beaten so bad I thought I might run out of chips if I go through another down swing when a hot deck comes.
Edit: I made a mistake. Somehow the number of hands I played decreased and I forgot how many I played so i’m just going to add 100.
Hands played: 4,842 Profit: 2,315
Team play is complicated and far more involved than a group of friends pooling resources. There is not much published on team play. The following book may be helpful.
https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/blackjack-blueprint/
No significance.
A blackjack appears on average about once every 21 hands.
Blackjacks show up about once every 21 hands.
Not unless the casino has a special promotion.
Eight decks is the most typically seen in brick-and-mortar casinos, but in most jurisdictions, land-based or online, there is no legal requirement for any specific number of decks.
We’re looking into this. We are actually looking to revamp the trainer at some stage in the future too so your feedback and suggestions are appreciated!
Since I sold the BlackjackInfo site in 2016, I am not involved in the development of the new version of the trainer. Your best bet may be posting on the message forums, where your comments are more likely to be noticed.
You don’t say what your minimum bet is. Is it $5? If so, you are doing very good. if its $10 or $15, your performance is less impressive. But it would be best to make a judgement after more hands have been played, such as 10K to 20K.