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A positive aspect could be, that the dealers think they are completely controlled by the casino. Like in “Lance Humbles – Greatest Book” the “Dealer is the Enemy of the player”, the maybe won’t try to cheat you.
What you said makes sense. I have in the past complained about players taking Dealer bust cards. But, I can remember when a inexperienced player was doing all the wrong plays but Winning. Matter of fact I was winning too!! I will not complain of inexperienced players again. You’re right if it wasn’t for them Playing would be different. I’m going to Reno for three nights last this month
I have a minor degree in math, and learned these calculations. Some rumors seem to live forever. Maybe casinos know they bring in people to gamble—you sure never see them disputed by the owners. Thanks for a great news letter and site.
As always, Ken, you are absolutely correct; however……………….I always liked to agree that Johnny Clueless was KILLING me. Why? If the casino pit crew believes that I think that, then they cannot possibly believe I am an advantage player.
I agree 100 per cent . Basic strategy has been figured out by computer programmers and by mathematicians. It all depends on what you have and by what the dealer has, not by what other players are doing.
I know it is a rule that you must hit against a Dealers Ace when it is that he does not have a Blackjack even if the player has a double down hand, this I do not understand. I have been doubling down and most the time I have won. Can you explain.
Sorry but this article is for idiots… If you ever thought other players would affect your results then hehhh you’re the kind of sucker gambler a jackpot for the casino.
@George Low I assume you mean with a player hand of 11, and a dealer upcard of Ace.
In a game where the dealer stands on all 17s, the basic strategy is to just hit 11vA instead of double down. Like all of basic strategy, this is determined by examining which option either makes the most money in the long run, or saves the most money in the case of losing hands.
If you are instead playing a game where the dealer hits soft 17, the dealer will bust slightly more often with an Ace up, and the basic strategy changes. You should double down 11vA instead of hit in an H17 game.
For card counters, because these are fairly close calls, you’ll often deviate from basic strategy based on the count.
In 6D S17, double 11vA if the count is +1 or higher. In 6D H17, double 11vA if the count is 0 or higher.
A probabilities undergrad course is all it takes to agree with your explanation. Anyway, it helps players to blame someone else for their losses. Thanks for your newsletter.
I somewhat disagree that Johnny Clueless has no affect on my hand if he hits. In your example I have a 50/50 chance of winning if Johnny stays. But if he hits, I then have a 75% chance of winning or losing depending on the card drawn by Johnny. Did Johnny’s hit cause me to lose or win? No, but it did affect my chances of winning or losing.
@Uncledougy: “I then have a 75% chance of winning or losing depending on the card drawn by Johnny.”
But you don’t know which card he will draw. Your chance of winning the hand in this situation is unchanged. If he stands, you win 50% of the time. If he draws a card, you win 50% of the time.
Personally I am a conservative player, If i’m sitting on twenty the odds are I have a better chance of winning. Like the article above it draws to much attention especially if the table loses because of this play. 2 deck is the only way to play with basic strategy and counting cards. If you don’t keep count of the cards and use strict money management than you don’t need to play this game if you are trying to win money. You also need a preplanned betting strategy before entering the casino. Example the count is+5, If you bet 4 units and win go back to 3 if you win 5 if you win again go to 4, if you lose. You still won 8 units per say if you double each bet you will be back to where you started from or worse. This is what the casino likes. They call them peasants. Above all else you have to have a high degree of disciple, Know when to get your ASS up, It doesn’t matter what you play are how good you are sooner are later the cards will change. Always leave a winner.
The way I see it, a good card counter should use these superstitions, particularly the positive ones, to their advantage. Create an image where you either believe them or “keep an open mind” about those folly beliefs. Use the positive superstitions to encourage other players and keep the casino people thinking “Another superstitious fool who’s going to lose all his money, LOL! Give the player (card counter) what he/she wants”. For example: Great job, you changed the flow of the cards just in time. You saved the table with that move I never would of considered (Ignoring the times when their bad move killed the table and praising them for saving it)! Let it ride baby (make them think you’re chasing a winning streak, when in reality the count is sizzling HOT)! I’ve been losing, I don’t want to keep playing this cold shoe. My hand of bad luck 13 killed me, I’m changing tables (The reality is, you’re switching tables/lowering your bets because the true count suddenly turned negative.
You know I just want to say something, I’ve been using your training and everything you offer us on this site for nearly 5 years and I couldn’t be happier. Thank you so much for keeping this site up and running!
A positive aspect could be, that the dealers think they are completely controlled by the casino.
Like in “Lance Humbles – Greatest Book” the “Dealer is the Enemy of the player”, the maybe won’t try to cheat you.
What you said makes sense. I have in the past complained about players taking Dealer bust cards.
But, I can remember when a inexperienced player was doing all the wrong plays but Winning.
Matter of fact I was winning too!!
I will not complain of inexperienced players again. You’re right if it wasn’t for them Playing would be different.
I’m going to Reno for three nights last this month
I have a minor degree in math, and learned these calculations. Some rumors seem to live forever. Maybe casinos know they bring in people to gamble—you sure never see them disputed by the owners. Thanks for a great news letter and site.
As always, Ken, you are absolutely correct; however……………….I always liked to agree that Johnny Clueless was KILLING me. Why? If the casino pit crew believes that I think that, then they cannot possibly believe I am an advantage player.
@Norman Sheridan:
You have a point there Norm. Looking like a typical superstitious gambler is a good idea. Being one is another matter entirely. 🙂
I agree 100 per cent . Basic strategy has been figured out by computer programmers and by mathematicians. It all depends on what you have and by what the dealer has, not by what other players are doing.
I know it is a rule that you must hit against a Dealers Ace when it is that he does not have a Blackjack even if the player has a double down hand, this I do not understand. I have been doubling down and most the time I have won. Can you explain.
Sorry but this article is for idiots… If you ever thought other players would affect your results then hehhh you’re the kind of sucker gambler a jackpot for the casino.
I agree 100%…being a dealer you know the the cards can go either way.
I believe in Table Karma. Wrong creates BAD. Right creates GOOD.
@George Low
I assume you mean with a player hand of 11, and a dealer upcard of Ace.
In a game where the dealer stands on all 17s, the basic strategy is to just hit 11vA instead of double down. Like all of basic strategy, this is determined by examining which option either makes the most money in the long run, or saves the most money in the case of losing hands.
If you are instead playing a game where the dealer hits soft 17, the dealer will bust slightly more often with an Ace up, and the basic strategy changes. You should double down 11vA instead of hit in an H17 game.
For card counters, because these are fairly close calls, you’ll often deviate from basic strategy based on the count.
In 6D S17, double 11vA if the count is +1 or higher.
In 6D H17, double 11vA if the count is 0 or higher.
I’ve found the best way to keep away from the “clueless” is to play at $25 and up tables! Then YOUR skill is tested!
A probabilities undergrad course is all it takes to agree with your explanation. Anyway, it helps players to blame someone else for their losses. Thanks for your newsletter.
I somewhat disagree that Johnny Clueless has no affect on my hand if he hits. In your example I have a 50/50 chance of winning if Johnny stays. But if he hits, I then have a 75% chance of winning or losing depending on the card drawn by Johnny. Did Johnny’s hit cause me to lose or win? No, but it did affect my chances of winning or losing.
@Uncledougy:
“I then have a 75% chance of winning or losing depending on the card drawn by Johnny.”
But you don’t know which card he will draw. Your chance of winning the hand in this situation is unchanged. If he stands, you win 50% of the time. If he draws a card, you win 50% of the time.
@Julian:
I see your point!
Personally I am a conservative player, If i’m sitting on twenty the odds are I have a better chance of winning. Like the article above it draws to much attention especially if the table loses because of this play. 2 deck is the only way to play with basic strategy and counting cards. If you don’t keep count of the cards and use strict money management than you don’t need to play this game if you are trying to win money. You also need a preplanned betting strategy before entering the casino. Example the count is+5, If you bet 4 units and win go back to 3 if you win 5 if you win again go to 4, if you lose. You still won 8 units per say if you double each bet you will be back to where you started from or worse. This is what the casino likes. They call them peasants. Above all else you have to have a high degree of disciple, Know when to get your ASS up, It doesn’t matter what you play are how good you are sooner are later the cards will change. Always leave a winner.
The way I see it, a good card counter should use these superstitions, particularly the positive ones, to their advantage. Create an image where you either believe them or “keep an open mind” about those folly beliefs. Use the positive superstitions to encourage other players and keep the casino people thinking “Another superstitious fool who’s going to lose all his money, LOL! Give the player (card counter) what he/she wants”.
For example: Great job, you changed the flow of the cards just in time. You saved the table with that move I never would of considered (Ignoring the times when their bad move killed the table and praising them for saving it)! Let it ride baby (make them think you’re chasing a winning streak, when in reality the count is sizzling HOT)! I’ve been losing, I don’t want to keep playing this cold shoe. My hand of bad luck 13 killed me, I’m changing tables (The reality is, you’re switching tables/lowering your bets because the true count suddenly turned negative.
@Byakuya: I agree completely. If you see me in the casino, I may spout any kind of nonsense at the table.
The reason why chips/cash exchange is not automated with RFID is simple. You can overwrite RFIDs – next to other severe security risks.
You know I just want to say something, I’ve been using your training
and everything you offer us on this site for nearly 5 years and I couldn’t
be happier. Thank you so much for keeping this site up and running!