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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.
Je sais que les joueurs de blackjack qui réussissent bien et/ou qui jouent bien ont tendance à trouver un environnement inhospitalier dans les casinos... Avez-vous eu ou écrit des expériences à ce sujet ? Je suis particulièrement intéressé par le sud du Mississippi, où je me trouve et où je vais bientôt jouer et (espérons-le !) gagner...
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.
Ken,
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.
Existe-t-il un moyen de calculer le risque de ruine en incluant les dépenses ? Par exemple, si mes dépenses représentent 10% de l'EV gagnée, comment puis-je intégrer cette connaissance pour calculer mon véritable risque de ruine ?
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!
Bonjour, j'ai commencé à apprendre le comptage KO et je l'ai essayé dans le programme Casino Vérité Blackjack et je suis devenu très bon dans ce domaine et je me sens maintenant prêt à l'essayer en ligne. Le problème est qu'il est dit d'augmenter la mise à -6 MAIS dans le casino en ligne où je joue (unibet.dk) ils changent le sabot à mi-chemin, donc souvent ça ne descend même pas à -6, ça reste autour de -10 à -16 la plupart du temps. Y a-t-il un bon moyen de savoir avec le KO quand miser plus haut même si le CT n'est pas descendu à -6 ?
Vous avez également indiqué qu'il s'agissait d'un jeu à 8 jeux. Un jeu à 8 jeux qui ne distribue que 4 jeux sera rarement positif. C'est ce que le nombre de KO vous indique.
Il n'y a pas de bon moment pour parier si ce n'est lorsque le compte atteint le compte cible. Le comptage des cartes en ligne vaut rarement la peine. La plupart des jeux mélangent chaque main de toute façon, donc ce n'est pas possible. Les quelques jeux qui ne mélangent pas toutes les mains ont une très mauvaise pénétration, ou sont extrêmement lents dans le cas des jeux avec croupier en direct.
Pour vraiment avoir une chance de jouer à un blackjack rentable en comptant, vous devrez trouver un jeu terrestre.
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.
Ken,
Je sais que les joueurs de blackjack qui réussissent bien et/ou qui jouent bien ont tendance à trouver un environnement inhospitalier dans les casinos... Avez-vous eu ou écrit des expériences à ce sujet ? Je suis particulièrement intéressé par le sud du Mississippi, où je me trouve et où je vais bientôt jouer et (espérons-le !) gagner...
MM, j'ai répondu en privé par e-mail.
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.
Ken,
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.
Bonjour,
Existe-t-il un moyen de calculer le risque de ruine en incluant les dépenses ? Par exemple, si mes dépenses représentent 10% de l'EV gagnée, comment puis-je intégrer cette connaissance pour calculer mon véritable risque de ruine ?
J'essaie de déterminer si vous pouvez utiliser 90% de votre EV pour le calcul. Je vais devoir y réfléchir un peu.
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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Bonjour, j'ai commencé à apprendre le comptage KO et je l'ai essayé dans le programme Casino Vérité Blackjack et je suis devenu très bon dans ce domaine et je me sens maintenant prêt à l'essayer en ligne. Le problème est qu'il est dit d'augmenter la mise à -6 MAIS dans le casino en ligne où je joue (unibet.dk) ils changent le sabot à mi-chemin, donc souvent ça ne descend même pas à -6, ça reste autour de -10 à -16 la plupart du temps. Y a-t-il un bon moyen de savoir avec le KO quand miser plus haut même si le CT n'est pas descendu à -6 ?
Vous avez également indiqué qu'il s'agissait d'un jeu à 8 jeux. Un jeu à 8 jeux qui ne distribue que 4 jeux sera rarement positif. C'est ce que le nombre de KO vous indique.
Il n'y a pas de bon moment pour parier si ce n'est lorsque le compte atteint le compte cible. Le comptage des cartes en ligne vaut rarement la peine. La plupart des jeux mélangent chaque main de toute façon, donc ce n'est pas possible. Les quelques jeux qui ne mélangent pas toutes les mains ont une très mauvaise pénétration, ou sont extrêmement lents dans le cas des jeux avec croupier en direct.
Pour vraiment avoir une chance de jouer à un blackjack rentable en comptant, vous devrez trouver un jeu terrestre.