SD 6-2 vs 5/6 , No double
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July 12th, 2011 at 10:59:21 PM
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Why is this ?
" If I had the money and the drinking capacity, I'd probably live at a blackjak table and let my life go to hell." Don Pedro
July 13th, 2011 at 8:25:16 AM
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You can't make a pat hand, only way to win is if dealer busts, significant disadvantage to doubling there.
"Dice, verily, are armed with goads and driving-hooks, deceiving and tormenting, causing grievous woe." -Rig Veda 10.34.4
July 14th, 2011 at 7:09:31 PM
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thanks !!
" If I had the money and the drinking capacity, I'd probably live at a blackjak table and let my life go to hell." Don Pedro
July 14th, 2011 at 7:09:47 PM
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thanks !!
" If I had the money and the drinking capacity, I'd probably live at a blackjak table and let my life go to hell." Don Pedro
July 14th, 2011 at 8:14:28 PM
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But you can make a pat hand, like 17, 18 or 19. The real question is why do you double a 8 made up of 5-3 against a dealer 5/6 and not double a 8 made of 6-2?
It is probably a very borderline decision, maybe the dealer is more likely to bust with the extra 5 out there.
It is probably a very borderline decision, maybe the dealer is more likely to bust with the extra 5 out there.
Wisdom is the quality that keeps you out of situations where you would otherwise need it
July 14th, 2011 at 8:22:57 PM
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Quote: dwheatleyBut you can make a pat hand, like 17, 18 or 19. The real question is why do you double a 8 made up of 5-3 against a dealer 5/6 and not double a 8 made of 6-2?
It is probably a very borderline decision, maybe the dealer is more likely to bust with the extra 5 out there.
I assume you're correct. If you have 5/3, you have two cards that would solidify a dealer's 15 or 16. If you have 6/2, you have two less strong cards for the dealer (including a potential breaker on the 16+6). It has to be a very very close call...
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