100xOdds
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December 17th, 2023 at 12:29:32 PM permalink
From this post about not doubling enough:
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/gambling/gambling-with-an-edge/38450-what-player-mistake-bothers-you-the-most/2/#post911643

I thought about the opposite direction and Allowing a double for any # of cards in front of you.

How to make it so that's it not +EV using basic strategy?

Some of my thoughts using WAG math:
1) 5% commission if doubling up on 3+ cards, paid before card is dealt
2) 1% commission on ALL doubles if you win
3) If you double on 3+ cards and win with 20, the double up doesn't get paid

How would you do it?
And why isn't my idea of doubling on any # of cards in any of the major casinos?
edit: with restrictions to make not +EV
Last edited by: 100xOdds on Dec 17, 2023
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DJTeddyBear
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December 17th, 2023 at 3:58:10 PM permalink
Quote: 100xOdds

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And why isn't my idea of doubling on any # of cards in any of the major casinos?
link to original post

Just a wild ass guess…
Because it’s a big player advantage?
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December 17th, 2023 at 5:21:30 PM permalink
https://wizardofodds.com/games/spanish-21/

One of the common games that incorporates this rule removes one of the 10-value ranks.
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December 17th, 2023 at 5:31:47 PM permalink
The Long Horn and its sister casino offered it, but don't think they had $25 chips,
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December 17th, 2023 at 7:00:55 PM permalink
In a 6 deck game it’s worth.23
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December 18th, 2023 at 3:43:47 PM permalink
But suppose that you can ONLY double 11, but with any # of cards?
Whats that worth?

Howdy all and thanks for the gambling FAQ's and strategies.

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