Geoff Hall

Blackjack switch beatable?
stainless steel rat said:It is a hellishly complicated basic strategy. Why do you think the casinos would offer a game with a smaller theoretical house edge than regular blackjack? Because they know that almost nobody is going to play anywhere nea…

Comment by Geoff Hall June 2007 permalink
10 vs 2.Please explain this.
NYB said:I just read an article that said that not only is it a mistake not to double down on 10vs2,but that hitting instead will increase your chances of losing the hand. I fully understand why one doubles in this situation ,but don't get why …

Comment by Geoff Hall November 2006 permalink
made up a blackjack game!!!
learningtocount said:Here are the rules suited blackjack pays 2 to 1 other blackjacks pay even money! 3 7's pay 3 to 1!!! You are allowed to split any pair and draw to any pair including aces! Double down on any two cards even after a split …

Comment by Geoff Hall October 2006 permalink
Blackjack Switch at Casino Royale
PhilTx said:Geoff, Please be careful when using statements like, "You will get a Blackjack 15% of the time". A probability figure is never a guarantee of what WILL happen. That may sound picky, but the difference in wording is critical.…

Comment by Geoff Hall September 2006 permalink
Blackjack Switch at Casino Royale
Mighty Joe said:They justify(?) even money on blackjack by saying that you will get more blackjacks now that you can switch cards around. Although you play 'Blackjack Switch' with 2 hands, you will get a 'Blackjack' 15% of the t…

Comment by Geoff Hall September 2006 permalink
Hitting / Standing 12 v 4
Ray said:deeplennon-Thanks, 13 or 14 would have been a better example. Like you say don't hit 16 vs 4. I don't know of an index for that play eighter. Ray, I was assuming that the player will stand on 13 or more but you are quite right th…

Comment by Geoff Hall March 2006 permalink
More than counting
Tribute said:Geoff, It seems to me your success would also depend upon the dealer's hand shuffling ability (or lack thereof), whether you are on a crowded table or not, and the dealer would have to be willing to always allow YOU to cut the deck…

Comment by Geoff Hall March 2006 permalink
More than counting
Tribute said:How does shuffle tracking work? Are you trying to follow a few aces or 10's in a clump? It seems to me you would have to know more than that to make it effective. Shuffle tracking works by following a section of high cards (or eve…

Comment by Geoff Hall March 2006 permalink
Hitting / Standing 12 v 4
pharmnatr said:Hi All, I know BS says to stand on 12 v 4 but I know the percentages are closer than most people think. In fact I remember reading that in negative counts you should hit 12 v 4. Can someone tell me what % of the time you would bust by…

Comment by Geoff Hall March 2006 permalink
Blackjack Switch at Casino Royale
Grumpworth said:What is the correct play? You can find the correct strategy on www.blackjackswitch.com or www.wizardofodds.com

Comment by Geoff Hall February 2006 permalink
Blackjack Switch at Casino Royale
glfaholic said:its an interesting concept.. i actually played there.. but blackjack doesnt pay 3:2 if you switch so it really ends up giving the house a bigger edge. Actually the 'Switch' is very powerful for the player. If played correc…

Comment by Geoff Hall February 2006 permalink

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