Perhaps this should be in the math section but I have a question, maybe a silly one, but it's this: when playing in a game where doubling down is allowed after getting a third card one should still double a 3 card 11,10,9 (and 8 on an index play) according to basic strategy, correct? Most likely it's another low card out of the shoe. Or, one has received an ace and now has a soft hand to double, again according to basic strategy. (btw, I play Hi Lo with I18) I know most games that offer a 3 card dd don't pay 3/2 blackjack but the game I know of does. Thanx for any input.
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You play the three (3) card double exactly the same as you do the two (2) card double.
Noteworthy:
If, as in Span21, there are bonuses for multi-card 21's and you can surrender
after doubling or redoubling on any number of cards then some peculiarities
of that complex game enter the situation.
Noteworthy:
If, as in Span21, there are bonuses for multi-card 21's and you can surrender
after doubling or redoubling on any number of cards then some peculiarities
of that complex game enter the situation.
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Incorrect statement
Not even close to optimal strategy..
If you are suppose to stand after double, You double way less than orignal blackjack..
If you can hit/double after double, then you double way more than orignal blackjack..
@Original Poster, If you need optimal strategy with index, PM me exact rules of the game with count?
Not even close to optimal strategy..
If you are suppose to stand after double, You double way less than orignal blackjack..
If you can hit/double after double, then you double way more than orignal blackjack..
@Original Poster, If you need optimal strategy with index, PM me exact rules of the game with count?
I apologize if my comment was harsh..
Just trying to add my 2 cents..
If you can double on 3-card, why would you double on 2-card(low-total hand) say A-2 Vs 5/6? You can simply hit..
If you end up with a stiff - you saved money(as stiff is -EV always).
If you end up being another soft hand, you can still double with better EV..
Same concept is applied on DD on 9's and 8's(if you play indices)..
I am sure you(or someone) can figure out the math, otherwise I'll post details with explaination.
Just trying to add my 2 cents..
If you can double on 3-card, why would you double on 2-card(low-total hand) say A-2 Vs 5/6? You can simply hit..
If you end up with a stiff - you saved money(as stiff is -EV always).
If you end up being another soft hand, you can still double with better EV..
Same concept is applied on DD on 9's and 8's(if you play indices)..
I am sure you(or someone) can figure out the math, otherwise I'll post details with explaination.
Ahh. Well … You are correct on borderline situations when counting cards; but the O P stated the question re: Basic Strategy.
With Basic Strategy — under the rule change being discussed — I would not double A4 vs. 4 or A2 vs 5 in a shoe game or 9 vs. 2 or 8 vs. 6 in a DD game and perhaps a couple of others in a SD game.
Also, borderline pair splits (in a DAS game) gain some equity based upon the potential 3 card pair splits. e.g. 4-4 vs. 4 6-6 vs. 2 etc.
This slightly altered strategy is best viewed Risk Aversion.
With Basic Strategy — under the rule change being discussed — I would not double A4 vs. 4 or A2 vs 5 in a shoe game or 9 vs. 2 or 8 vs. 6 in a DD game and perhaps a couple of others in a SD game.
Also, borderline pair splits (in a DAS game) gain some equity based upon the potential 3 card pair splits. e.g. 4-4 vs. 4 6-6 vs. 2 etc.
This slightly altered strategy is best viewed Risk Aversion.
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