Hi folks.
Iv just started card counting recently with the KO unbalanced system. A lot of what the book explains about basic strategy, insurance, surrendering, doubling down etc, i cant really put into practice because of blackjack rules in the UK.
Can anyone give me an idea of how bad these rules are?
- 4 Decks
- No hole card (dealer draws it after players have hit etc)
- Only double down on 9, 10 or 11 (total of only 2 cards and only hard hands)
- No splitting 4's, 5's, 10's and picture cards
- Two splits
- Split hand of 10 & Ace is 21, not blackjak
- No surrendering
- No insurance unless player has blackjack !
(not sure on penetration)
feel kind of **** after putting a lot of work into counting and finding out these rules.
is it still worth it?
Edit: sorry for double post!
Iv just started card counting recently with the KO unbalanced system. A lot of what the book explains about basic strategy, insurance, surrendering, doubling down etc, i cant really put into practice because of blackjack rules in the UK.
Can anyone give me an idea of how bad these rules are?
- 4 Decks
- No hole card (dealer draws it after players have hit etc)
- Only double down on 9, 10 or 11 (total of only 2 cards and only hard hands)
- No splitting 4's, 5's, 10's and picture cards
- Two splits
- Split hand of 10 & Ace is 21, not blackjak
- No surrendering
- No insurance unless player has blackjack !
(not sure on penetration)
feel kind of **** after putting a lot of work into counting and finding out these rules.
is it still worth it?
Edit: sorry for double post!
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