April 15th, 2026 at 12:31:26 AM
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I've tried to recreate a basic strategy chart / EVs for my local set of rules. I'm starting with the simplifying assumption of infinite decks (In reality, my local casino has 8 decks in a CSM.
I'm starting with Michael Shackleford's video here
He links to a spreadsheet which I used as my starting off point. However, I did have to make modifications given that this is ENHC, so the dealer could in fact have blackjack as opposed to the American peeks for blackjack. So I added a row of potential dealer ending values for a given starter that includes a BJ.
Additionally, I need to figure out how to model OBBO, I've simply added back a unit of EV when doubling facing a dealer 10 or A x the probability of a blackjack, so either 1/13 or 4/13 as you essentially get a rebate if you double and the dealer has a blackjack. Same thing for splits. This is probably the weakest adaption I did. I think I need to subtract that rebate by the chance that the player busts after splitting.
I tried to do things right but I end up with a player edge of 0.2325% instead of a house edge and I can't quite figure out where I'm going wrong.
Here is my modified sheet:
Google Sheet
Any one out there able to point out what I'm doing wrong?
Edit: Hmm. I'm having difficulty posting links.
Here is the youtube video: youtube.com/watch?v=jCF-Btu5ZCk
Here is the spreadsheet: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RfzlPrOHxiMvlbS1Y0zXXgRfajnhUpD1/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113666895806815773578&rtpof=true&sd=true
I'm starting with Michael Shackleford's video here
He links to a spreadsheet which I used as my starting off point. However, I did have to make modifications given that this is ENHC, so the dealer could in fact have blackjack as opposed to the American peeks for blackjack. So I added a row of potential dealer ending values for a given starter that includes a BJ.
Additionally, I need to figure out how to model OBBO, I've simply added back a unit of EV when doubling facing a dealer 10 or A x the probability of a blackjack, so either 1/13 or 4/13 as you essentially get a rebate if you double and the dealer has a blackjack. Same thing for splits. This is probably the weakest adaption I did. I think I need to subtract that rebate by the chance that the player busts after splitting.
I tried to do things right but I end up with a player edge of 0.2325% instead of a house edge and I can't quite figure out where I'm going wrong.
Here is my modified sheet:
Google Sheet
Any one out there able to point out what I'm doing wrong?
Edit: Hmm. I'm having difficulty posting links.
Here is the youtube video: youtube.com/watch?v=jCF-Btu5ZCk
Here is the spreadsheet: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RfzlPrOHxiMvlbS1Y0zXXgRfajnhUpD1/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113666895806815773578&rtpof=true&sd=true
Last edited by: monodactyl on Apr 15, 2026
April 15th, 2026 at 3:43:47 AM
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The most likely problem is on the surrendering rules of ENHC. In a hole game, players are allowed to surrender to any dealer upcard after dealer peek, but in an ENHC, players are not allowed to surrender to a dealer upcard of Ace.
April 15th, 2026 at 5:34:00 AM
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Quote: monodactyl
Here is my modified sheet:
/spreadsheets/d/1RfzlPrOHxiMvlbS1Y0zXXgRfajnhUpD1/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113666895806815773578&rtpof=true&sd=true
Any one out there able to point out what I'm doing wrong?
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Was not able to connect with your spreadsheet. Can you post it as a link? check the formatting codes below this screen on the bottom right.
So many better men, a few of them friends, are dead. And a thousand thousand slimy things live on, and so do I.
April 15th, 2026 at 5:37:33 AM
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Try
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RfzlPrOHxiMvlbS1Y0zXXgRfajnhUpD1/htmlview
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RfzlPrOHxiMvlbS1Y0zXXgRfajnhUpD1/htmlview
May the cards fall in your favor.
April 15th, 2026 at 7:36:25 AM
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You're right about not surrendering against an Ace. I initially made that mistake. However, I removed surrender as an option against Ace upcard for where surrender was the best option (player 12 - 17). Right now there are no surrenders against a dealer Ace.

