Shackelford (Wizard of Odds) ran almost the entire strategy (no six card win) in Casino Player several years ago. I did the rest of the work when they still had this Williams game in the Chicago Area which back then also allowed early surrender with 12 through 16. as you describe it the game is about -0.1% with the early surrender +0.46%. Sorry, I do not have the chart readily available. I had it on a computer where I used to work.
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From: Tony Dubnik
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
Sent: 8/10/2006 3:34:04 PM
Subject: [vpFREE] XVP - But not X advantage play
This is not about Video Poker but is about a potential advantage play I have
discovered. This concerns a blackjack game on a machine. I don't think the
machine is really advantageous on its own, but combined with promotions and
bounce back cash; it may be.
My problem is this: I am looking for a blackjack game analyzer and simulator
that can handle this game. I have not been able to find one as yet. The game
MAY have a VERY slight player advantage if a composition dependent strategy
is used. The Wizard of Odds site implies this when I use the BJ calculator
there.
I would welcome any help to find a suitable software program where I could
run simulations of perfect play for 2, 3, 4, and 5 cards taking into account
the dealer's up card as well as any cards already seen in the hand.
I'll even post the rules:
Single deck shuffled after each hand (only 1 player per hand. This game is
on a machine)
Dealer stands on all 17
Dealer has a hole card
Tied Blackjacks are a push
Double 9, 10, 11 only
No Double after split
Split only once
Re-Hit split Aces
BJ pays 3:2
6 Card automatic winner for player but not dealer
No insurance
No surrender
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