Illustrious 18 question

[dark_hatchling]

Have a question regarding the Illustrious 18..

Dealer Hits Soft 17

BS says to always double 11 vs Ace, while the index for the 18 say to deviate at a TC of 1. Does this mean I would double on 11 vs A if the TC is 1 or more and just HIT if the TC is under 1?

It wouldn't make sense to just hit as the count rose, while doubling as the count dropped, so that's basically the only common sense conclusion I came up with. Is that correct? Thanks.

 

[KenSmith]

Does this mean I would double on 11 vs A if the TC is 1 or more and just HIT if the TC is under 1?

Yep. You got it.

 

[dark_hatchling]

Cool. Thanks.

Was just wanting to sort it out correctly because of the slight BS variances from S17 to H17.

 

[HockeXpert]

Have a question regarding the Illustrious 18..

Dealer Hits Soft 17

BS says to always double 11 vs Ace, while the index for the 18 say to deviate at a TC of 1. Does this mean I would double on 11 vs A if the TC is 1 or more and just HIT if the TC is under 1?

It wouldn't make sense to just hit as the count rose, while doubling as the count dropped, so that's basically the only common sense conclusion I came up with. Is that correct? Thanks.

1 is the index for S17. The hi-lo index for 11 V A in H17 4+ deck game is 0. Double in neutral and + counts and hit in - counts. Hitting in neutral counts will only cost you .7% but every nickel counts when your edge is so slim to begin with.

 

[dark_hatchling]

Where can I find the Illustrious 18 for H17 games then?

 

[HockeXpert]

Where can I find the Illustrious 18 for H17 games then?

I believe that is the only I18 index that is different between S17 and H17. It's an easy one to remember.

 

[Automatic Monkey]

I believe that is the only I18 index that is different between S17 and H17. It's an easy one to remember.

12 vs. 6 is a big one.

9 vs. 2, 8 vs. 6, A8 vs. 5,6 (are they I18?) should all be different.

Also surrender 14-17, 88 vs. A is significantly different, and stand on 16 vs. A.

 

[dark_hatchling]

Any clarification please?

 

[tthree]

Any clarification please?

AM knows his stuff. He has earned my respect. H17 doesn't change the game much as to how you play hands. Doubling or playing against a dealer 6 or A cover most of them. I have the liberty to still avoid H17 so I am not a good source for all the changes but I would trust what AM says.

 

[dark_hatchling]

Not doubting anyone's knowledge.

Anyone got a chart of the I18 H17?

 

[BJLFS]

Not doubting anyone's knowledge.

Anyone got a chart of the I18 H17?

http://www.blackjackapprenticeship.com/resources/blackjack-strategy-charts/

 

[dark_hatchling]

Thanks. I'll use those, Ive seen them before just wasn't sure how accurate and stuff they were since I have seen a lot of people saying that BJApprentice is a bunch of crap.