February 9th, 2012 at 4:28:08 PM
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I was playing blackjack and I got a first card is an ace coupon. I got another ace split it got another ace split it again than I got a than I drew a 5, 4, 7 on the three hands for two stiffs and an 18 the dealer got a 19 and won all three hands. This is on double deck. According to playing blackjack as a business splitting aces is the right thing to do by a 31% minimum gain. The only positive thing is the casino limited me to a $5 bet so I only lost $15. I would have bet $25 in a heartbeat losing $75 if the casino would have let me or given me the $25 that they give to bigger players. What are the odds of losing all 3 hands when splitting aces? What are the odds of winning all 3 hands?
March 6th, 2012 at 9:59:26 AM
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What are the odds of losing $30 on 3 $5 first card is an ace coupons? I know the odds are stacked in my favor with that coupon but at the silver legacy they sent me 3 $5 bet first card is an ace coupons. First one I lost $5. The Second one I made 3 hands by splitting aces and lost all 3 hands to lose $15. The third one I doubled down to lose $10. I dare the Silver Legacy to send me a $25 bet coupon next time.
March 7th, 2012 at 10:21:17 AM
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I don't know the odds, but it seems you really need the T on the A to win those A splits. It's hard especially when the dealer has a high upcard. I usually break even (win one/lose one). Of course the correct play is to split, as you know.
"Dice, verily, are armed with goads and driving-hooks, deceiving and tormenting, causing grievous woe." -Rig Veda 10.34.4