Down Under Blackjack
December 16th, 2016 at 10:39:03 PM
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Saw the Wizard's video on this new game. Am I crazy or does this seem way too good? Knowing the dealer, for example, has a stiff 12-17, is insanely beneficial. Am I overestimating the player advantage, or is the dealer 22 push really give that much of a house edge?
December 16th, 2016 at 11:13:40 PM
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You're overestimating the player advantage.
December 19th, 2016 at 7:05:40 AM
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Dealer push 22 (instead of busting) is worth 6.91% to the house edge... If you have an "average" .5% HE game before that rule, you're effectively upping the house edge by more than 10x...
Playing it correctly means you've already won.
December 19th, 2016 at 7:20:27 AM
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If I read it correctly what's interesting about this is it's a modified "Push 22" whereby 21 and 2-card hands win, whereas others stand-off.Quote: RomesDealer push 22...6.91%...
December 19th, 2016 at 8:46:14 AM
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You're making it sound worse than necessary. Sure, Push22 costs some edge, but the semiexposed down card is a partial advantage. Those two things, more or less cancel each other out.Quote: RomesDealer push 22 (instead of busting) is worth 6.91% to the house edge... If you have an "average" .5% HE game before that rule, you're effectively upping the house edge by more than 10x...
Yeah, it's a modified rule that only partially encroaches on Switch's patent.Quote: charliepatrickIf I read it correctly what's interesting about this is it's a modified "Push 22" whereby 21 and 2-card hands win, whereas others stand-off.
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December 19th, 2016 at 9:35:17 AM
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Quote: DJTeddyBearYeah, it's a modified rule that only partially encroaches on Switch's patent.
LOL
But to confirm, I believe its the "Golden Rule", where the dealers down card is a gold value (face/ace). If its gold, than push 22 in activated...
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September 13th, 2017 at 4:14:39 PM
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Looking for a little more info on this game. I've played it a little, and it is interesting. But not much in the way of written advice can be found, not by me anyway. No books, no Wizard strategy article, not much posted about it. Any suggestions? Thanks.
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February 18th, 2018 at 5:33:20 PM
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I just posted a video on the new version of Down Under Blackjack. Enjoy!
Direct link: https://youtu.be/3XmQavFbuak
Direct link: https://youtu.be/3XmQavFbuak
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February 19th, 2018 at 5:51:02 AM
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I would play this for a lark
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February 19th, 2018 at 9:38:56 AM
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Quote: odiousgambitI would play this for a lark
It's confusing as hell, a real challenge at first. Wizard has posted the Basic Strategy now, it's difficult, (for me), to implement, but it just takes effort. I am impressed with the game, the concept. I think it is a winner. My compliments to the inventors. (and to Wizard for the Basic Strategy)
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