Great site for practicing “best odds plays” for all situations. However, there seems to be a flaw in the Strategy Coach. I played 6-deck, H17, Late Surrender. Contrary to the correct recommendations on the Strategy Engine, the Coach kept telling me to surrender when I faced a dealer Ace when I had hard counts of 12, 13, and 14.
I’ll bet you had the trainer inadvertently set to Early Surrender instead of Late Surrender. Just to be sure, I checked the game. With late surrender enabled, I had 13vA, and the coach correctly said Hit.
Awesome page, One question.. regards the splitting phase, you say that the dealer only gives the player a card on the second eight after he stands or busts on the first. Is this a standard rule? I’ve come across casinosthat offer standard BJ where the dealer hands one card each on each eight and then plays each hand independently? Need to be sure which is the standard and which is the exception… Thanks
I have seen the behavior you describe in online casinos, but I have never seen it dealt that way in any land-based casino. There, the dealer always deals a card to the first split hand, finishes that hand, and then deals a card to the second split hand and begins it.
If you’re considering reporting counters that wong-in/out of your table just because you feel like they are stealing your “hard earned count”, then perhaps the reality is that you’re a masochistic idiot that hasn’t worked a day in his life and needs to take a statistics class.
Yes, you can play as many spots as you like at the table in Casino Verite. And you can choose to have other spots played by automated players if you like.
I know that blackjack players who do well and/or play well tend to find an inhospitable environment at casinos… have you had or written about any experiences with this? I am particularly interested in South Mississippi, which is where I am and where I will be playing and (hopefully!) winning soon…
what is the best blackjack game for visual impaired people either shoe or facedown games and can a friend help with telling what the cards are being played or play for the visual impaired person . and can ask the blackjack tables and deelers before sitting down if this is possible incasino blackjack play.
The shoe game will be easier for a visually impaired player, because both the other players and the dealer have full access to the needed information about the hands. I have played at the table on many occasions with blind players, and the dealer has always assisted by verbally providing the details of the hand. I have even seen players request that the dealer call out other player’s hands as well, and while that is perhaps not always available, I have seen it done.
On several of the televised blackjack tournaments that I participated in, Regina Guzior was often a competitor. She was a very talented tournament foe, despite being completely blind. It was always a pleasure to compete against her.
One more thing. You asked if a friend can assist. The answer there is yes. And this means that face-down games can be easily managed as well.
The current Strategy Trainer works just fine in this regard. Ties are a push. You are being confused by the way the bankroll is adjusted up when the bet is returned to your bankroll, and then down by the bet being made again. If you happen to look at the wrong moment, you only see the second half of that transaction.
It works as it should.
เคน,
I play at a casino on regular basis at the no-mid shoe entry $25 min with 8 decks hitting on soft 17’s.
They also have a high limits room $50 min. with 6 decks and they stay on soft 17.
Is it better to play with fewer people? There are 5 spots on all the tables and it seems to me that I do the best when there are only 3 or less of us at a table.
And what are your thoughts of one on one against the dealer?
The number of other players at the table has virtually no effect on your results per hand. However, more players at the table means the game moves a bit slower. Unless you are counting cards and have an advantage, slower is better. So as a basic strategy player, you will do better in the long run at a full table than one with fewer players. In particular, when you play with just you and the dealer, the game moves really fast so you should avoid that if possible. (For a card counter, it is just the opposite. Playing heads up means more hands per hour, and more profit.)
But the presence or absence of other players makes no difference in your likelihood of winning any particular hand. Any anecdotal evidence you have to the contrary is just luck.
Ken, your site has helped me bloom into a top advantage player and it’s also where I send anyone looking to learn. Thanks so much for offering this wonderful site and strategy trainer, and for free at that!
Great site for practicing “best odds plays” for all situations. However, there seems to be a flaw in the Strategy Coach. I played 6-deck, H17, Late Surrender. Contrary to the correct recommendations on the Strategy Engine, the Coach kept telling me to surrender when I faced a dealer Ace when I had hard counts of 12, 13, and 14.
I’ll bet you had the trainer inadvertently set to Early Surrender instead of Late Surrender. Just to be sure, I checked the game. With late surrender enabled, I had 13vA, and the coach correctly said Hit.
Awesome page, One question.. regards the splitting phase, you say that the dealer only gives the player a card on the second eight after he stands or busts on the first. Is this a standard rule? I’ve come across casinosthat offer standard BJ where the dealer hands one card each on each eight and then plays each hand independently? Need to be sure which is the standard and which is the exception… Thanks
I have seen the behavior you describe in online casinos, but I have never seen it dealt that way in any land-based casino. There, the dealer always deals a card to the first split hand, finishes that hand, and then deals a card to the second split hand and begins it.
If you’re considering reporting counters that wong-in/out of your table just because you feel like they are stealing your “hard earned count”, then perhaps the reality is that you’re a masochistic idiot that hasn’t worked a day in his life and needs to take a statistics class.
Can I play more than one box in casino Verite or is just one box allowed to play?
Yes, you can play as many spots as you like at the table in Casino Verite. And you can choose to have other spots played by automated players if you like.
เคน,
I know that blackjack players who do well and/or play well tend to find an inhospitable environment at casinos… have you had or written about any experiences with this? I am particularly interested in South Mississippi, which is where I am and where I will be playing and (hopefully!) winning soon…
MM, I replied privately by email.
what is the best blackjack game for visual impaired people either shoe or facedown games and can a friend help with telling what the cards are being played or play for the visual impaired person . and can ask the blackjack tables and deelers before sitting down if this is possible incasino blackjack play.
The shoe game will be easier for a visually impaired player, because both the other players and the dealer have full access to the needed information about the hands. I have played at the table on many occasions with blind players, and the dealer has always assisted by verbally providing the details of the hand. I have even seen players request that the dealer call out other player’s hands as well, and while that is perhaps not always available, I have seen it done.
On several of the televised blackjack tournaments that I participated in, Regina Guzior was often a competitor. She was a very talented tournament foe, despite being completely blind. It was always a pleasure to compete against her.
One more thing. You asked if a friend can assist. The answer there is yes. And this means that face-down games can be easily managed as well.
Hi Ken. Suggestion for future versions of your Strategy Trainer; ties push, rather than dealer wins all ties….?
Thanks for ALL of the free information and training aids!
The current Strategy Trainer works just fine in this regard. Ties are a push. You are being confused by the way the bankroll is adjusted up when the bet is returned to your bankroll, and then down by the bet being made again. If you happen to look at the wrong moment, you only see the second half of that transaction.
It works as it should.
เคน,
I play at a casino on regular basis at the no-mid shoe entry $25 min with 8 decks hitting on soft 17’s.
They also have a high limits room $50 min. with 6 decks and they stay on soft 17.
Is it better to play with fewer people? There are 5 spots on all the tables and it seems to me that I do the best when there are only 3 or less of us at a table.
And what are your thoughts of one on one against the dealer?
The number of other players at the table has virtually no effect on your results per hand. However, more players at the table means the game moves a bit slower. Unless you are counting cards and have an advantage, slower is better. So as a basic strategy player, you will do better in the long run at a full table than one with fewer players. In particular, when you play with just you and the dealer, the game moves really fast so you should avoid that if possible. (For a card counter, it is just the opposite. Playing heads up means more hands per hour, and more profit.)
But the presence or absence of other players makes no difference in your likelihood of winning any particular hand. Any anecdotal evidence you have to the contrary is just luck.
สวัสดี,
มีวิธีใดบ้างในการคำนวณความเสี่ยงของการล้มละลายที่รวมค่าใช้จ่ายไว้ด้วย? ตัวอย่างเช่น หากค่าใช้จ่ายของฉันคิดเป็น 10% ของ EV ที่ได้รับ ฉันจะนำความรู้นี้ไปใช้ในการคำนวณความเสี่ยงที่แท้จริงของการล้มละลายได้อย่างไร?
ฉันกำลังพยายามตัดสินใจว่าคุณสามารถใช้ 90% ของ EV ของคุณสำหรับการคำนวณแทนได้หรือไม่ ฉันต้องคิดเกี่ยวกับเรื่องนี้สักหน่อย.
Ken, your site has helped me bloom into a top advantage player and it’s also where I send anyone looking to learn. Thanks so much for offering this wonderful site and strategy trainer, and for free at that!
Sincerely,
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สวัสดีครับ ผมได้เริ่มเรียนรู้การนับไพ่แบบ KO และได้ทดลองใช้ในโปรแกรม Casino Vérité Blackjack แล้วรู้สึกว่าทำได้ดีมาก และตอนนี้ผมรู้สึกว่าพร้อมที่จะลองใช้มันออนไลน์แล้วครับปัญหาคือ มันบอกว่าให้เพิ่มการเดิมพันเมื่ออยู่ที่ -6 แต่ในคาสิโนออนไลน์ที่ฉันเล่น (unibet.dk) พวกเขาเปลี่ยนไพ่กลางทาง ดังนั้นมันมักจะไม่ถึง -6 เลย มันมักจะอยู่ที่ประมาณ -10 ถึง -16 ส่วนใหญ่ มีวิธีที่ดีในการรู้เมื่อใช้ KO ว่าควรเดิมพันสูงขึ้นแม้ว่า TC จะไม่ถึง -6 หรือไม่??
คุณยังได้กล่าวถึงว่านี่คือเกมไพ่ 8 สำรับ เกมไพ่ 8 สำรับที่แจกไพ่เพียง 4 สำรับเท่านั้นจะแทบไม่ได้รับผลบวกเลย นั่นคือสิ่งที่จำนวน KO กำลังบอกคุณอยู่.
ไม่มีเวลาที่ดีในการเดิมพันนอกเหนือจากเมื่อการนับถึงเป้าหมายแล้ว การนับไพ่ทางออนไลน์นั้นแทบไม่คุ้มค่ากับความพยายามเลย เกมส่วนใหญ่จะสับไพ่ทุกครั้งอยู่แล้ว ดังนั้นจึงเป็นไปไม่ได้ เกมเพียงไม่กี่เกมที่ไม่สับไพ่ทุกครั้งจะมีการสับไพ่ที่น้อยมาก หรือในกรณีของเกมดีลเลอร์สดก็จะช้ามาก.
หากต้องการมีโอกาสเล่นแบล็คแจ็คให้ได้กำไรจริงผ่านการนับไพ่ คุณจำเป็นต้องหาเกมในคาสิโนจริง.