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| Midnite |
Dave-You can not split for less, but most places will let you DD for less than you have bet. Say you have $50 bet, you could DD for $25 (or ANY amout less than $50). That would get more money on the table and still protect the winnings, if you miss it. When not to DD. Just for an example, if you have 9-2 and know there are more small cards than big cards, left to be played. Even if you do not count, there are times to avoid a DD. |
2003-03-01 15:40:41 |
| Michigan Dave |
Midnite- As you know i am still learning BJ. I don't understand what you mean by DD for less. Also, what DD hands would you consider not doubling down on? Thanks MG. |
2003-03-01 06:24:32 |
| Midnite |
Dave-Two schools of thought on this. Some say it is more important to protect the winnings and some say Always take your double downs. You could take the middle of the road and DD for less. I think it would depend on "what" the DD is and if losing it would turn a winning session, into a losing one. I do pass up some DD, But not because of the amount bet. |
2003-03-01 06:00:21 |
| Michigan Dave |
Is there ever a time when playing Dahl that a one does not use basic strategy? Example: You're in a good winning streak and you are toward the middle to the end of the progression.You draw a DD hand. Should you always double down or protect your winnings?
Thanks. |
2003-03-01 05:00:20 |
| Michigan Dave |
mike-I am heading to Vegas end of the month and staying @ the Flamingo. Where were the single deck games at? did they pay 6/5 on BJ's? |
2003-02-28 15:45:35 |
| sld007 |
mike - I'm glad to see that you used a progression. Way to go dude! |
2003-02-28 15:22:47 |
| mike |
Just returned from vegas, and it was some super times. Played and stayed at the Flamingo, also played at Ceasers, stayed with the basic strategy and won 1,000 brought 1500 for three nights.High of the tables was spliting a pair of 7's, got a 4 and 2x received a 10, 2nd hand was delt another 7 split received an ace, double down and got a 3, last seven got a ten house was showing a 6. Hole card was an ace , but they busted on their draw, Low of trip house got three blackjacks off a new shuffled shoe, it was the sign for bedtime for it was 4:00 a.m.Also played some single deck action, it's a must everyone play the basic strategy, for the houses really want you to win.Great time can't wait to go back, also used to progressive betting, 5, 10,15,20,25 dollars.Have a positive mental attitude before going, and stick to the basic strategy, and WIN! |
2003-02-28 10:19:27 |
| sld007 |
Ian London - You start over from the very begining (i.e. 50 for me). This way you don't chase a bad shoe by throwing money at it. Also, another tip that I gained from Walter Thomason, (a good friend and BJ author of many books) is to quit the shoe if you lose 4 hands in a row. Walter did a mathematical analysis on computer which showed that if you got out (rather than continue to lean into a Mike Tyson punch - to use his analogy) you would come out winning more money while keeping your BJ time the same for comp purposes since you are still sitting there--just not playing. |
2003-02-27 13:24:55 |
| Ian London |
sld007 Thanks very much for explaining Dahl's system. One thing I'm not too sure of is when you say, "any loss in the series and you start over". By that do you mean that you start over from the very beginning (ie in your case 50,50) or do you mean that you start over from whatever level you have worked your way up to? Thanks very much for taking taking the time to explain this to me. |
2003-02-27 12:08:26 |
| sld007 |
Ian London - This system is found in Dahl's book "Progression Blackjack" which claims to expose the "card counting myth" and give the player "an edge in '21'." It is a progression in which the bettor raises bets with each win. A $5 progression is 5-5-7-7-10-10-15-15-25-25-35-35-50. Win two bets and go to the next level. A blackjack entitles you to skip a step and a double-down lets you skip two steps. Any loss in the series and you start over.
Actually, I use a modified Dahl progression which I like to call the 007 "progression regression". It goes like this : 50, 50, 75, 75, 100, 100, 150, 150, then back to 50. This way you don't get popped at the end and lose 250, which would be the next level. Look-- I know all about the negative press (mostly from counters) about progressions but the fact is I've been playing BJ over 20 years and 50% of the time you win one then lose one, 25% of the time you lose at least 3 hands in a row and 25% of the time you win at least 3 hands in a row, so if you flat bet when you lose and only increase when you win, then mathematically you should be able to grind out wins over time--which I have been able to do about 67% of the time.
Plus counting gives me a headache and only gives you a slightly better advantage over time and really can't be done into a 6 deck shoe without allowing for the true count. |
2003-02-27 11:09:18 |
| Ian London |
sld007 I'm interested in this "Dhal progression" system you mention but have never heard of it before. I wonder if you could explain it or if not perhaps direct me to a site that does? Thanks in advance. |
2003-02-27 08:41:42 |
| sld007 |
You know--it's funny. I just read a number of posts where
people are amazed that they can win $ at BJ! I use a Dahl progression
(50, 50, 75, 75...) and I come out a winner
about 67% of the time. Sometimes $500,
sometimes $1000, but 2/3 of the time
I walk out with more $ than I come
in with. Play perfect basic strategy,
never lose more than a single session
stake ($500 for me) and quit that
session when you are up $1000-THAT'S IT!
Try it --you'll like it. |
2003-02-26 21:59:27 |
| Coug Fan |
blue chip; the hilo index for splitting tens against a 6 is +6, which means that this is rarely the correct move. Of course, it is a relatively inexpensive way to get rid of offensive players at your table since alot of people believe that the play of others will impact their chances and most people know that basic strategy says to never split tens. |
2003-02-25 17:09:50 |
| london player |
blue chip;i would always stand with soft 18 against 3,4,5,6 |
2003-02-25 08:48:25 |
| blue chip |
what is the correct move when you have a three card soft 18 hand A-5-2 aginst dealers up card 3 4 5 or 6 thanks in advance for advice. Basic charts does not cover this |
2003-02-25 08:35:22 |
| sld007 |
Just got back from the Hollywood in Shreveport. Won $1400; but WAS ASKED TO LEAVE becaude they "thought" I was counting. I was not counting, but I did table hop quite a bit, win $200 here, $500 there, etc. etc. I already had my RFB comped so I stayed but I don't think I'm coming back. Can you believe that? |
2003-02-24 17:16:40 |
| Midnite |
Brett- Risk & Return It is different for all players. You more than doubled your money and got out. I see nothing wrong with that. Sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders. Congrats on the win. Right now in Vegas, there are no doubt lots of big betters that wish they were up $34. |
2003-02-23 11:25:36 |
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