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Bet spread So it seems that a betting spread of the following might be good: TC <=1 Min bet TC = 2, 3, or 4 1/2 Max bet TC >=5 Max bet What do you think?

Let's say I have an Ace and a 2 vs the dealer's 3. I know that the correct basic strategy play is to Hit. So I Hit and get a 5. What is the next move? I know that with a soft 18, I'm supposed to Double vs a 3, but obviously I cannot do that on my 3rd card...

I understand that regardless of the advantage that you may have in a given blackjack game, you are never guaranteed to come out ahead in a given session. You may win in 10 sessions and lose in 8 sessions, or even win in 8 sessions and lose in 10 sessions still coming out ahead, or even win in 10...

I'm curious what you all think about the morality of card counting at a casino night at a church, or another organization or event. When I was first learning to count cards, my friend and I went to a church casino night to practice, but I felt very guilty counting cards. I know that counting...

What would be considered good penetration in an 8-deck game? (I know that 8-deck games are considered very bad, but as this is my only option, please give me your opinion anyway). Would good/decent penetration be 6 or 7 decks in? 7.5 decks? Thanks.