Streak betting in BJ
September 22nd, 2010 at 7:32:42 PM
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Hi, I know systems are doomed over the long run but I enjoy playing for streaks in blackjack. I'm wondering how many times on average would a player win 3 times in a row using perfect basic strategy in 100 hands....also how about 2 times in a row. Thanks, Asfufh
September 22nd, 2010 at 7:48:22 PM
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Quote: asfufhHi, I know systems are doomed over the long run but I enjoy playing for streaks in blackjack. I'm wondering how many times on average would a player win 3 times in a row using perfect basic strategy in 100 hands....also how about 2 times in a row. Thanks, Asfufh
The chances of winning any given hand are 44/100. The dealer wins 48% of the time, and the remaining 8% of the hands are pushes.
So the chances of winning two in a row are 44/100*44/100, three in a row, 44/100*44/100*44/100, etc.
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September 22nd, 2010 at 8:28:46 PM
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Quote: asfufhI'm wondering how many times on average would a player win 3 times in a row using perfect basic strategy in 100 hands....also how about 2 times in a row. Thanks, Asfufh
using the above post formula (including ties) comes out to
on average per 100 hands:
exactly 2 hands in a row per 100 hands:6.07
exactly 3 hands in a row per 100 hands:2.67
exactly 4 hands in a row per 100 hands:1.18
streaks of:
2 or more:10.8
3 or more:4.8
4 or more:2.1
there is a thread here at WoV about blackjack streaks:HERE
