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[nuvi]

I set the rules to SD H17 DOA nDAS in practice mode and the strategy chart on the right displays 'P' (Split) for 44 v. 5 and 44 v. 6. The basic strategy engine here gives Double as the correct play for these hands. Which is correct?

There is an error in the strategy chart. The proper play is to DOUBLE in that situation, as this site indicates.

SPLIT would be the correct decision if the player had the option to double after splitting.

I will fix this error and look into the problem to see if it is occurring elsewhere, as well.

 

[nuvi]

Nuvi--
Great site. I really love that I can play certain types of hands and practice counting as well.

I think I ran into the same thing that Eternal did. When playing in the "difficult" setting, I routinely get an incorrect when I hit a three card sixteen. It will say that the proper play is to hit (which is what I did) or to surrender (which I can't do on three cards.)

Thanks for the site, and thanks to Ken for posting it.

The BlowHole

Hi all,

I haven't been able to reproduce the three-card 16 error that you are reporting. I would really appreciate it if you could send a screen shot of the problem, as well as what operating system / browser you are using.

I might be able to get to the bottom of this issue with that information.

Thanks again.

 

[nuvi]

Errors Fixed

1) The error in the late surrender strategy charts have been fixed. [4,4] against a dealer 5 or 6 correctly shows DOUBLE as the current decision.

2) Also, the error occurring with a three-card 15 or 16 has also been fixed. The sound, feedback, and scoring should be correct now.

3) The maximum bet is now $1000, but you can still bet more than you have and split when you don't have the money. The reason I did not change that feature is that the game is intended to help you learn basic strategy. The chipstack feature is mainly just a way to keep track of how you are performing, and showing negative numbers does not cloud that picture.

 

[duanedibley]

There is an error in the strategy chart. The proper play is to DOUBLE in that situation, as this site indicates.

SPLIT would be the correct decision if the player had the option to double after splitting.

I will fix this error and look into the problem to see if it is occurring elsewhere, as well.

Thanks for fixing the error. I also believe the correct play in the 1D nDAS game is to Hit 33 v 8 whereas your chart lists it as Split (which is only the case in the DAS game).

 

[Mr. T]

I just visited your site. You have also Spanish 21 which is called Pontoon worldwide and considered a carnival game in Australia and Macau.

Can you do the European BJ which is played by everybody else in the world outside the USA.

Ken like to call it the ENHC ( European No Hole Card) BJ. Apart from what the name says it has Early Surrender again the 10 and no Surrender against the Ace.

 

[nuvi]

Thanks for fixing the error. I also believe the correct play in the 1D nDAS game is to Hit 33 v 8 whereas your chart lists it as Split (which is only the case in the DAS game).

You are correct. I will fix that ASAP and reply.

 

[nuvi]

I just visited your site. You have also Spanish 21 which is called Pontoon worldwide and considered a carnival game in Australia and Macau.

Can you do the European BJ which is played by everybody else in the world outside the USA.

Ken like to call it the ENHC ( European No Hole Card) BJ. Apart from what the name says it has Early Surrender again the 10 and no Surrender against the Ace.

If you play the blackjack game at HitOrSplit, you can change the Settings (at the top right corner of the game screen) to alter the rules of the game. ENHC is one of the options, and you can also change the surrender options.

I am fairly certain that is close to what you are looking for, but it probably is not exact. Please take a look and let me know what you think.

 

[miplet]

While practicing spanish 21 h17 with redouble, it says I made an error while hitting 12(8 and 4) vs 7or 8. It said I should redouble, but these are the first two cards, so I cant be redoubling.

 

[Mr. T]

If you play the blackjack game at HitOrSplit, you can change the Settings (at the top right corner of the game screen) to alter the rules of the game. ENHC is one of the options, and you can also change the surrender options.

I am fairly certain that is close to what you are looking for, but it probably is not exact. Please take a look and let me know what you think.

Close but no cigar, if you pardon the expression.

Can you do Early Surrender against any card except the Ace and No Surrender against the Ace.

 

[Buster39]

Enjoying Trainer - Suggestions

I just started using this trainer and really enjoy the look and feel. I like that you can practice certain types of hands and that you can use the keyboard.

A few suggestions:

1. Can you add the Resplit Aces option (RSA). This has a minor effect on HE but is nice to modify if you wish or know the particular game you are playing. I assume the default would be No RAS.

2. On the strategy chart can you add the Dealer's up card to the bottom of the chart as well as the top. On smaller screens (laptops) you sometimes have to scroll down on the chart and then you can't see the Dealer's up card column heading.

3. Sometimes a low roller here. Can the bet amount go down to $5?

Having fun improving my basic strategy.

 

[duanedibley]

Hi, I may have found a couple more mistakes with the Spanish 21 trainer. I was playing with the rules set to Standard S17, 8 decks.

I doubled down on 11 v A, drew a 6, then rescued my 17, but was credited with an error (when this should be the correct play). The error said that the correct play is hit. But I obviously cannot hit after doubling down

I also hit 7s8s vs a 4 and was credited with an error for not standing.

Also, why doesn't the dealer peek for blackjack? Is this standard? It is not this way at my local casino. Can you give me an option to make the dealer peek?

Thanks.

 

[nuvi]

Hi, I may have found a couple more mistakes with the Spanish 21 trainer. I was playing with the rules set to Standard S17, 8 decks.

I doubled down on 11 v A, drew a 6, then rescued my 17, but was credited with an error (when this should be the correct play). The error said that the correct play is hit. But I obviously cannot hit after doubling down

I also hit 7s8s vs a 4 and was credited with an error for not standing.

Also, why doesn't the dealer peek for blackjack? Is this standard? It is not this way at my local casino. Can you give me an option to make the dealer peek?

Thanks.

You are correct. I was able to replicate all three items that you pointed out, and all three are indeed mistakes. I am working on making those changes, and I will let you know when they are completed.

The dealer should peek for a natural in all three versions of Spanish 21 (but not the Pontoon versions). The game is incorrectly NOT peeking for a natural, but it should be fixed soon.

Thanks for letting me know, and please let me know if you have any suggestions.

 

[Albundy]

Great Site to practice! Thank you!