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Would someone compensate for my lack of skill in math. What would be the percentage factor of a loss of one hand in a row when considering a person using perfect BS.Is it 53%? What then would be for two in a row then three, four, and five. Yes I know this is fifth grade math,but your help...

Alright so I'm as green as grass as they say regarding this site and the game of Blackjack. I have dozens of written questions for which I'm eager to explore thus enhancing my store of knowledge. I've tried in vain to utilize the FAQ and Search feature in my quest to obtain answers and or...

Intelligence Prevails Thank you for your most informative answer.Rest assured your suggestions will be researched at earliest opportunity. I'm encouraged to find so many kind and willing people who are willing to share their hard won knowledge with neophytes like myself.Thank you once...

All BS strategy charts I've seen indicate splitting when we players have been presented with a pair of eights against the dealers 9 spot. Would those with knowledge provide the reasoning behind this directive? It seems illogical to knowingly place twice as much money on the table while being...

More then enough My thanks to have contributed to my ever growing store of knowledge of this wonderful and challenging game. I don't understand anything about "Tier" play. Would anyone care to provide input on the subject of differing tiers of play? This novice has a lot to learn.

Am I to understand you to suggest that if I were holding a nine and a seven to hit, as opposed to having a four or a five within a combined total of 16 which obviously reduces my possibilities of receiving another 4 or 5 and should consider standing?

I am pleased to have found this site. What a wealth of information is made available to all who have an affinity for the game. Would any of you help me better relate to the logic of the following which is taken out of context of a previous posting. Basic Strategy is "Basic Only" as the name...