Effect of I18 on Winning Percentage?
June 29th, 2017 at 10:10:36 AM
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Hi everyone,
If I understand correctly, the percentage of winning hands in BJ is roughly 44%, with losing hands at 48% and pushes at 8%, assuming that one plays with correct basic strategy. (Please correct me if my percentages are wrong: I saw elsewhere on the net 42/49/9 percentages and I couldn't determine which is correct.)
So, my local game is 6D, H17, NS, DAS. And let's also assume that I'll stop play at TC >-2.
My question: how does incorporating the I18 into my play effect the overall winning percentage? Obviously, as the basic strategy changes to accommodate positive or negative counts, it seems logical that I should win/push at least a few more hands than by following straight BS.
I understand that the dealer's win/bust/push rate will also change as the count fluctuates (yes?), but her card play will never change, whereas mine will--as dictated by the I18. So, how much, if at all, does my winning/push percentage change?
p.s. I am coming to Vegas next week (July 5) for a convention and I hope that it will not be as hot as it has been in AZ these last couple of weeks!
If I understand correctly, the percentage of winning hands in BJ is roughly 44%, with losing hands at 48% and pushes at 8%, assuming that one plays with correct basic strategy. (Please correct me if my percentages are wrong: I saw elsewhere on the net 42/49/9 percentages and I couldn't determine which is correct.)
So, my local game is 6D, H17, NS, DAS. And let's also assume that I'll stop play at TC >-2.
My question: how does incorporating the I18 into my play effect the overall winning percentage? Obviously, as the basic strategy changes to accommodate positive or negative counts, it seems logical that I should win/push at least a few more hands than by following straight BS.
I understand that the dealer's win/bust/push rate will also change as the count fluctuates (yes?), but her card play will never change, whereas mine will--as dictated by the I18. So, how much, if at all, does my winning/push percentage change?
p.s. I am coming to Vegas next week (July 5) for a convention and I hope that it will not be as hot as it has been in AZ these last couple of weeks!
ars longa vita brevis
June 29th, 2017 at 10:31:23 AM
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Counting has a tiny effect on win/lose/push rate. The specific TC has a bit more of an effect, but still not much. At very high counts you will see more pushes as you and the dealer are more likely to both get 20. Here's a chart by count:
https://blackjackincolor.com/truecount5.htm
The gain from counting comes from betting, Insurance, doubles, splits, and blackjacks; not hands won.
Funny. Not many people go to Vegas in July to cool down.:)
https://blackjackincolor.com/truecount5.htm
The gain from counting comes from betting, Insurance, doubles, splits, and blackjacks; not hands won.
Quote: theoriemeister
p.s. I am coming to Vegas next week (July 5) for a convention and I hope that it will not be as hot as it has been in AZ these last couple of weeks!
Funny. Not many people go to Vegas in July to cool down.:)
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June 29th, 2017 at 11:34:44 AM
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Thanks, qfit! That's what I was looking for.
p.s. I'll be doing my cooling down by staying inside (Planet H.) most of the time. (The convention is the Barbershop Harmony Society International Convention & Competition.) Still, I can't come to Vegas and not try my hand at some BJ, although I already know I'll need to search around for a 3:2, $5-10 minimum tables.
p.s. I'll be doing my cooling down by staying inside (Planet H.) most of the time. (The convention is the Barbershop Harmony Society International Convention & Competition.) Still, I can't come to Vegas and not try my hand at some BJ, although I already know I'll need to search around for a 3:2, $5-10 minimum tables.
ars longa vita brevis
June 29th, 2017 at 11:43:05 AM
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As Norm said, the main effect of counting is to have more money out in good situations, not that counters can win many more hands.
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June 29th, 2017 at 1:36:09 PM
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Quote: theoriemeisterThanks, qfit! That's what I was looking for.
p.s. I'll be doing my cooling down by staying inside (Planet H.) most of the time. (The convention is the Barbershop Harmony Society International Convention & Competition.) Still, I can't come to Vegas and not try my hand at some BJ, although I already know I'll need to search around for a 3:2, $5-10 minimum tables.
Not related to your OP but for 3:2 $5 tables your best bet would be El Cortez. My favorite in Vegas hands down.
