New and improved blackjack video
Keep in mind this video is about my simplified strategy. So please don't tell me that I'm supposed to hit a 12 against a 2 or 3. I know. The point is I'm trying to explain a simplified version of basic strategy that I admit differs from basic in some borderline cases, in the interests of presenting a stepping stone to basic strategy.
After the intellectual whipping Don Schlesinger got from Grosjean and Eliot for his Illustrious 18, I'm afraid I'm really going to get tarred and feathered for promoting a dumbed down basic strategy. So try to go easy on me.
In the example where Angela was criticized for 'taking the bust card', she drew with a 12 against a 3. Granted the move was correct in basic strategy, but it is not correct with the simplified strategy that was introduced at the start of the video. Normally I wouldn't point it out, but you said the rules for hard 12-16 were the "most important rule" of the simplified strategy, thus creating an inconsistent message.
1) A link to your BJ pages in the Youtube description.
2) I would rephrase your percentage losses in real dollar amounts. For example:
"A good rule of thumb is that average BJ players lose 2 to 3 dollars out of 100 wagered. Playing my simple strategy will mean you lose around 1 dollar out of 100, and learning full basic strategy will mean you lose around 75 cents out of 100 dollars."
similarly,
"The 6:5 payout on BJ costs you about an extra $1.39 out of 100 wagered compared to 3:2."
edit: words to be more accurate
This also might make things more natural for future videos. It is easier to have a many linked small videos than one monolith one.
Great work though. The more of these you do, the better off we all are.
Thank you.
Quote: MidwestAPIn the example where Angela was criticized for 'taking the bust card', she drew with a 12 against a 3. Granted the move was correct in basic strategy, but it is not correct with the simplified strategy that was introduced at the start of the video. Normally I wouldn't point it out, but you said the rules for hard 12-16 were the "most important rule" of the simplified strategy, thus creating an inconsistent message.
Dang! Good catch. Angela did say she was using "basic strategy." There isn't much I can do about it at this point. I could plop a disclaimer on it, but I try to resort to that as little as necessary. For now I think I'll leave it alone and see how many others notice it.
Quote: WizardAfter the intellectual whipping Don Schlesinger got from Grosjean and Eliot for his Illustrious 18, I'm afraid I'm really going to get tarred and feathered for promoting a dumbed down basic strategy. So try to go easy on me.
I wouldn't worry about it. Personally, I like designing around useful constraints and think it's an interesting exercise.
Quote: NeutrinoWiz, you seem to emphasize on not playing 6:5 blackjack more and more in your video as time progresses. Does that mean 6:5 blackjacks are proliferating more and more in the gambling scene as time progresses? At this rate when will all blackjack be 6:5?
If 6/5 BJ is not available in your area, don't worry. It's coming SOON !
Quote: SkittleCar1Dan was sure a jerk to Angela! Haha!
I'm crazy about Angela; who isn't?.....and as an ex-dealer, I hate the claim "you took the dealer's such-and-such!" Mike said we HAD to give that attitude both an expose and a jab!
Quote: PaigowdanI'm crazy about Angela; who isn't?
she was looking smoking hot this time around too
Quote: PaigowdanI'm crazy about Angela; who isn't?.....and as an ex-dealer, I hate the claim "you took the dealer's such-and-such!" Mike said we HAD to give that attitude both an expose and a jab!
Someday, I will have the guts to say to someone who accuses me of "taking the dealers bust card", "Why didn't you tell me you were counting cards?"
:-P
Quote: NeutrinoWiz, you seem to emphasize on not playing 6:5 blackjack more and more in your video as time progresses. Does that mean 6:5 blackjacks are proliferating more and more in the gambling scene as time progresses? At this rate when will all blackjack be 6:5?
I don't believe that ALL Blackjack will be 6 to 5 anytime soon, but within 5 years most, if not all, Blackjack games with minimums under $25 will be 6 to 5 or possibly CSM shuffler games.
Quote: nvr55xxI don't believe that ALL Blackjack will be 6 to 5 anytime soon, but within 5 years most, if not all, Blackjack games with minimums under $25 will be 6 to 5 or possibly CSM shuffler games.
That won't be the case if people don't play it. 6:5 games will only continue to be offered if there are enough people stupid enough to play them. Competition will not allow it and any perceived gain by jacking up the house advantage a notch will be lost to players gravitating to friendlier playing venues. You can make money on 6:5 blackjack if you are the only casino in town but otherwise you will lose some percentage of your customer base. It would be amusing to see just how it pans out for what I just heard about the Venetian and Palazzo and to know how much of their blackjack playing customer base will seek greener pastures.
Quote: TarzanThat won't be the case if people don't play it. 6:5 games will only continue to be offered if there are enough people stupid enough to play them. Competition will not allow it and any perceived gain by jacking up the house advantage a notch will be lost to players gravitating to friendlier playing venues. You can make money on 6:5 blackjack if you are the only casino in town but otherwise you will lose some percentage of your customer base. It would be amusing to see just how it pans out for what I just heard about the Venetian and Palazzo and to know how much of their blackjack playing customer base will seek greener pastures.
You ascribe way too much intelligence to the average blackjack player.
Yesterday I saw a pretty sweet game:
$1 blackjack! (Blackjack pays even money)
Plenty of action. I didn't look to see what the average bet size was.
Quote: AcesAndEightsYesterday I saw a pretty sweet game:
$1 blackjack! (Blackjack pays even money)
Plenty of action. I didn't look to see what the average bet size was.
I saw people playing greens at a 2$ BJ-pays-even CSM table once. I was alone at the next table over, 10$ double deck.
Quote: NeutrinoWiz, you seem to emphasize on not playing 6:5 blackjack more and more in your video as time progresses. Does that mean 6:5 blackjacks are proliferating more and more in the gambling scene as time progresses? At this rate when will all blackjack be 6:5?
Yes, 6-5 blackjack is slowly proliferating. I don't predict we'll see the demise of 3-2 completely, but the minimums to play it will keep increasing.
Quote: BuzzardWiz should tip whoever set-up the lighting. His usual cadaver look was definitely missing.
Cadaver look? Ouch! I'd try to think of a witty rejoinder, but you're right.
The truth is they put make up on me and did use fancy lighting.
Quote: OzzyOsbourneWizard do you have a link to an article or a forum where grosjean and Eliot gave schlesinger an intellectual whipping about the I18? I have never heard or read about this. Thanks. Also I liked the model you have in this vid! :) :) :)
Link to Eliot's blog entry. Grosjean takes Schlesinger to task for it in Beyond Counting CAA.
