Posts Tagged ‘strategy’

Question by kyle: Blackjack Question – Do you know any advanced moves or strategy?
I’m not talking about stuff like doubling with Ace/8 against, splitting eights against any dealer card, hitting a soft 18 against a dealer 9………or anything like that. Not the basic stuff you’ll see on a strategy card that might surprise a beginner.

I’m looking for advanced moves like standing on a 3 card 16 against a dealer 10 according to a good count, or using insurance when the count calls for it.

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Answer by JackAce
In single deck blackjack, you stand if you have two sevens and the dealer is showing a ten. Everyone gets that one wrong.

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Question by Mark T: How does basic blackjack strategy vary with the count?
Ok, so i understand how to vary the bet size according to the count. But i dont know EXACTLY how to modify basic strategy depending on the count. ie. when to split 10′s, stand on 16 etc. Does anyone know or where i can find out.

Please let me know what counting strategy you answer applies to.

I’m also looking to write a program that keeps the perfect count so i know every card left in the deck. How can i use this info to sdjust basic strategy.

Thanks.
Legfujohnson – Depends where you are playing
materyebyets – if the count was high, I would split 10s, but at what count would i split 10s against a six for example? Against an 8 surely the count would need to be even higher to split 10s. I’m looking for exact numbers here.

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Answer by LegFuJohnson
What’s a program going to do for you? I’m sure the on-line casinos “shuffle” the cards every hand of blackjack, don’t they?

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Question by Kyle M: Blackjack strategy in Atlantic City?
I’m planning to go to Atlantic city soon, and have been practicing card counting based on the Basic Zen Count by Snyder. I’m not looking to get rich, but would like to have fun with the odds being slightly in my favor.

Before I go, I’d like to know if I’m right about a few things I’ve heard about the casinos. First, with a betting unit of about $ 5, I heard that most games are 3/2 on blackjack. Second, at these low tables I head that the dealers use 8 decks with about 75-80 percent penetration. In my simulations, I go with the higher 80 percent when I check out my odds. I also heard that in the summer, it’s very difficult to get a seat at these tables.

I’m a little afraid of using the standard 1-15 spread and being found out, so I’m using what I call “1-12 lite”, which goes like:

1,2,5,5,10,12

It has a solid advantage over most other spreads, with a total betting advantage of 0.800 compared to the slightly better 0.836 of the classic 1-15 spread. Do I have reason to worry about getting caught on the 1-15 if I chose to use it? How often will I be betting at 15 times $ 5, percentage-wise if I use this spread?

Finally, any other things I should know about the casinos before going?

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Answer by Doug
Yeah. The casinos will try to find ways around you counting cards. Just be wary of that.

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Question by eric: What do you think of my blackjack strategy?
Most of my own strategy is following basic strategy, but I alter basic strategy for some plays.

I always double down on soft 13-17 against a dealer’s 2-6 and soft 18 against dealer’s 3-6. (Even though basic strategy doesn’t recommend doubling down on any soft hand against a dealer’s 2 and some soft hands against dealer’s 3). Do you think doubling on soft hands against a dealer’s 2 or 3 as aggressive? I seem to win usually doing that.

I always double down on 11 regardless what the dealer has (even though basic strategy doesn’t recommend against an Ace).

I always double down on 10 against a dealer’s 2-9 and even sometimes against an Ace if I feel there are a lot of 10/face cards coming.

I always double down on 9 against a dealer’s 2-6 and sometimes against a 7. (Basic strategy says not against a 2 and 7).

I sometimes double down on 8 against a dealer’s 5 or 6 because those are strong bust cards. (Basic strategy says to hit).

I always split 2s, 3s, and 7s against a dealer’s 2-7 and I split 6s against a dealer’s 2-6 (following basic strategy).

I don’t usually split 4s against a dealer 5 or 6 (not following basic strategy) even though I’ve done it a couple times before. My logic is why end up with two 14s assuming you get a 10 on both hands when you could just hit or double and make 18.

I always split 8s against a dealer’s 2-8 and Ace. I don’t normally split against a 9 or 10 thinking the dealer will have 19 or 20 and I’ll have two 18s. Why put more money on the table for a losing situation? So, I just hit it and hope for the best (sometimes I get a 4 or 5 and make the hand, sometimes I don’t).

I sometimes split 9s against a dealer’s 2-6, I sometimes don’t. I would split against a dealer’s 9 though. The logic is why screw up a hand of 18.

I of course never split 5s or 10s and always split Aces.

I always hit 12-16 against a dealer’s 7-10, face card, and Ace. I never hesitant hitting a 16 unlike other players.

I always stay on 12 or above against a dealer’s 2-6 (even though basic strategy says to hit 12 against a dealer 2 or 3).

If the dealer has a 9 or 10, I sometimes hit soft 18, I sometimes don’t because I end up making it worst or busting the hand out.

If the dealer has 8, 9, 10, or Ace, I always hit soft 17. I sometimes stay against a dealer’s 7 hoping for a push, but that’s one play I’m going to start hitting to go for the win.

So, what’s your opinion? How do you play? Do you follow strict by basic strategy or do you have your own strategy?

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Answer by Mrs. BonBon
well adding more to double as soft hands your really not gaining a whole lot – because there is Less cards to improve your hand – so your basically doubling that the dealer busts – and this involves getting both unknown variables 1. the hole card and 2. next card making dealer bust

so your really giving up more of an edge than you are getting by doubling on ALOT of soft hands

as for staying on 12 and above – well it depends how you look at it –

12 you have a 61% chance to improve your hand and or NOT bust but only a 38% chance to get 17 or better if you have a 16 you have a 38% chance to make 17 or better and a 62% chance to bust

the only thing that changes between 12 and 16 is the middle ground between bust and 17+

so really depends how you look at it – no matter what if you DONT count cards……..you are giving up an edge to the dealer – as long as you are playing blind and DONT know whats coming next, over the long haul the house will win!

but its your money, whatever works for you, well more power and luck to you

Good Luck:)

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Question by Larry V: WHAT ARE THE ODDS AGAINST LOSING FOUR CONSECUTIVE BLACKJACK HANDS WHEN PLAYING PERFECTBASIC STRATEGY?

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Answer by Todd L
between 6.3% and 6.5% playing perfectly.

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Question by Whos-your-daddy-?: What is the best strategy in blackjack?

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Answer by fungusbrains1
Follow the odds, and play for a long time.

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Question by reckontheirlife: Could blackjack be a good retirement strategy?
I lost more than $ 10,000 in a $ 20,000 retirement account. How much worse could the odds be In Reno?

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Answer by WATTDAHEK
GAMBLING IS NEVER A 50/50 CHANCE. THE ODDS ARE ALWAYS AGAINST YOU. BLACKJACK CAN BE WON,BUT NEVER IN THE AMOUNTS NEEDED TO RETIRE ON. EVEN IF YOU ARE A GOOD CARD COUNTER,YOU WILL HAVE SOME DOWN DAYS.TALK TO A GOOD RETIREMENT COUNSELOR FOR BETTER IDEAS THAN GAMBLING!

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Question by Good guy: If I play blackjack with basic strategy how many games would I expect to win out of 10?

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Answer by choko_canyon
On AVERAGE, you can expect to win about 4 out of 10 hands, possibly 5 out of 10. The trick is in knowing how to maximize your wins and minimize your losses. If you play perfectly, the house odds come down to about 53%/47% in their favor.

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Question by kenneth M: what is the best betting strategy for blackjack to come out ahead?

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Answer by Voice_Of_Reason
Card counting and playing a 1 deck game. If you know what you’re doing, you can win 107% of your bets (meaning you’ll gain 7%) over a period of time. You can’t expect that gain on each hand, but over a longer length of playing.

You can find books on how to learn this skill.

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Question by AHHH: Blackjack strategy question?
Strategy says I should double down on A, 6 vs a dealer’s 2. But what if I had A, 3 and i hit and i get A, 3, 3? Is A, 3, 3 the same as A, 6? I can’t double down anymore with A, 3, 3 so is hitting the correct strategy?

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Answer by Masiela
A6 counts as a 7 or 17
same goes for A33
and you are right, you cant double down on A33
I think hitting on A33 would be a mistake because it will most likely bring your value down,,, because A33 is 17 if you hit and get a 10 you are still at 17 but if you hit and get 7-8-9 than it would be 14 -15 -16,, so I would stay.,, the strategy to me is not to get the highest card closest to 21 but to bust the dealer..

you know what,,,Vegas Matt is right… you should take on a soft 17 seeing that you cant bust,,

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