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Card counting is not much of an option online, although the possibility does exist in the live-dealer games that a few places offer. Even there, the penetration is poor, usually 50% or worse of an 8-deck shoe. The bonuses and promotions can also be profitable sometimes, but these days it is tough to get an actual positive play at online casinos. If you’re a recreational player on the other hand, the games online often have better rules than their land-based competition. So it really depends on what you want from the game.
Very strange, I’ve been practicing playing the game and counting using KO for SD. Never came to the endl count of +4., always “0”. Is that because of penetration or ???
Sorry, for the confusing post above, it’s me – Ive been practicing playing the game (SD) and using the “The Blackjack Strategy Trainer”, while counting with the KO for SD. Again, I am sure about my counting and the only thing would be a shallow penetration or software that does not use randomly a full deck of cards. Or where am I wrong?
You would only expect to reach the exact expected end count if you saw every card in the deck. The trainer mimics what you will see in a real casino, shuffling after the end of the hand where the 35th card is dealt (in the single deck game). The deck(s) are normal, and randomly shuffled.
Yes. Just don’t make the mistake of thinking that 10 or 20 hours of experience is very useful in understanding the ups and downs of the game. In the short run, if you are lucky you will win. If you are unlucky you will lose. But you always have the best chance by playing correctly.
good afternoon, i am looking to see if i can purchase your cards in wholesale and not via amazon. do you offer this? i am looking to sell for my business in canada. Or if you can please provide the contact information
8 decks; Dealer stands on soft 17; Double any two cards; Double after split aloowed; Late surrender; dealer peeks (US style) 75% penetration – stop the card 104; FIXES BET $ 5 ON THE TRUE COUNT SMALLER +1. FIXES BET $ 100 ON THE TRUE COUNT EQUAL OR LARGER +1.
Result:
+ 16600.00 betting 100; -740.00 The betting 5.
What would be the result estimated for a real game in this style?
It’s now 10/5/16 PM(Pre-Matthew) and it’s not fixed at all. The recommended casinos pop-up hides the free game! I’m not a competent computer programer, but surely you could find one. Wheelmarks
Things can certainly change quickly. BlackjackInfo has a new owner who took over this month. I know the new team has some excellent resources available for blackjack trainer software. I expect they will be rolling out enhancements pretty quickly, but I’m not involved in that process now.
You mention wanting to “wait and get the latest”. If you are referring to the other product on this page, Casino Verite is not involved in these changes, and the latest version is available as always at the provided Amazon links.
Now, on to your final comments… “Going against the grain” can be a very expensive plan. Like any strategy, it can certainly work on any given hand. But I strongly encourage you to learn the correct strategy for the game, and stick to it. Standing with stiff hands against strong dealer upcards does indeed keep you from busting, but you will lose a lot more money in the long run by playing this way.
Will you post something in this section when the new version is out? I want to wait and get the latest. In the mean time what book or video do you recommend on winning at blackjack? I have only played about 5 times (not counting cards) at the casinos on the 21 plus 3 card tables and have had some decent luck, especially the 3 card bet and would like to learn a bit more about that betting too. Thanks for your practice game, it has been helpful. I tend to go against the grain and do not draw to anything above 14 even when the dealer has a high card and have not done bad. My thoughts are to make the dealer beat me not me busting and beating myself.
Ken, I have agreed with you wholeheartedly on this issue. There are some hard-headed individuals posting here who seem to be unable to buy into this concept, for various reasons which hold no weight on their own.
In your case you should give more thought to playing only if you can be 3rd base. Then what you described can never happen, which should keep you happy.
So let’s assume the player at 3rd base does use proper strategy and does not hit his hard 16. The dealer then takes the next card, a five, making dealer’s hand a 21, wiping out the table – – including your hand. I don’t believe any of the players will blame 3rd base for not taking a hit, which would have kept the dealer from getting the 5.
Ken’s whole point was to show that however Johnny Clueless plays his action will hurt you just as often as he helps you. And this holds true even if 3rd base plays basic strategy.
I really enjoy your practice platform. I was wondering, can we play online and make money or should we avoid that and only play in casinos ?
Card counting is not much of an option online, although the possibility does exist in the live-dealer games that a few places offer. Even there, the penetration is poor, usually 50% or worse of an 8-deck shoe. The bonuses and promotions can also be profitable sometimes, but these days it is tough to get an actual positive play at online casinos. If you’re a recreational player on the other hand, the games online often have better rules than their land-based competition. So it really depends on what you want from the game.
Thank you from the Latest Casino Bonuses team 🙂
The Strategy engine free game is working again. No more recommended casinos pop-up. Thanks, I was beginning to have withdrawal symptoms.
Wheelmarks
Very strange, I’ve been practicing playing the game and counting using KO for SD. Never came to the endl count of +4., always “0”. Is that because of penetration or ???
Sorry, for the confusing post above, it’s me – Ive been practicing playing the game (SD) and using the “The Blackjack Strategy Trainer”, while counting with the KO for SD. Again, I am sure about my counting and the only thing would be a shallow penetration or software that does not use randomly a full deck of cards. Or where am I wrong?
You would only expect to reach the exact expected end count if you saw every card in the deck. The trainer mimics what you will see in a real casino, shuffling after the end of the hand where the 35th card is dealt (in the single deck game). The deck(s) are normal, and randomly shuffled.
Can I expect the same odds of wining on your site vs live action?
Yes. Just don’t make the mistake of thinking that 10 or 20 hours of experience is very useful in understanding the ups and downs of the game. In the short run, if you are lucky you will win. If you are unlucky you will lose. But you always have the best chance by playing correctly.
good afternoon, i am looking to see if i can purchase your cards in wholesale and not via amazon. do you offer this?
i am looking to sell for my business in canada. Or if you can please provide the contact information
Hi John, you can contact me directly at [email protected] for information on wholesale strategy cards.
Ken,
I played 860 shoes in blackjack strategy trainer.
8 decks;
Dealer stands on soft 17;
Double any two cards;
Double after split aloowed;
Late surrender;
dealer peeks (US style)
75% penetration – stop the card 104;
FIXES BET $ 5 ON THE TRUE COUNT SMALLER +1.
FIXES BET $ 100 ON THE TRUE COUNT EQUAL OR LARGER +1.
Result:
+ 16600.00 betting 100;
-740.00 The betting 5.
What would be the result estimated for a real game in this style?
Reply
And when bets are only the true count 1 or greater than 1?
Hi Mark,
We’ve narrowed down the issue and it shouldn’t be happening anymore. Thank you for your patience and my apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Cheers,
Tim
It’s now 10/5/16 PM(Pre-Matthew) and it’s not fixed at all. The recommended casinos pop-up hides the free game! I’m not a competent computer programer, but surely you could find one.
Wheelmarks
Things can certainly change quickly. BlackjackInfo has a new owner who took over this month. I know the new team has some excellent resources available for blackjack trainer software. I expect they will be rolling out enhancements pretty quickly, but I’m not involved in that process now.
You mention wanting to “wait and get the latest”. If you are referring to the other product on this page, Casino Verite is not involved in these changes, and the latest version is available as always at the provided Amazon links.
Now, on to your final comments… “Going against the grain” can be a very expensive plan. Like any strategy, it can certainly work on any given hand. But I strongly encourage you to learn the correct strategy for the game, and stick to it. Standing with stiff hands against strong dealer upcards does indeed keep you from busting, but you will lose a lot more money in the long run by playing this way.
Will you post something in this section when the new version is out? I want to wait and get the latest. In the mean time what book or video do you recommend on winning at blackjack? I have only played about 5 times (not counting cards) at the casinos on the 21 plus 3 card tables and have had some decent luck, especially the 3 card bet and would like to learn a bit more about that betting too. Thanks for your practice game, it has been helpful. I tend to go against the grain and do not draw to anything above 14 even when the dealer has a high card and have not done bad. My thoughts are to make the dealer beat me not me busting and beating myself.
Ken, I have agreed with you wholeheartedly on this issue. There are some hard-headed individuals posting here who seem to be unable to buy into this concept, for various reasons which hold no weight on their own.
In your case you should give more thought to playing only if you can be 3rd base. Then what you described can never happen, which should keep you happy.
So let’s assume the player at 3rd base does use proper strategy and does not hit his hard 16. The dealer then takes the next card, a five, making dealer’s hand a 21, wiping out the table – – including your hand. I don’t believe any of the players will blame 3rd base for not taking a hit, which would have kept the dealer from getting the 5.
Ken’s whole point was to show that however Johnny Clueless plays his action will hurt you just as often as he helps you. And this holds true even if 3rd base plays basic strategy.