Readers Q&A #14

Dear BJInsider.com Expert Guide,

The following question was asked by

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When playing in a six deck shoe that allows late surrender; it is proper to surrender on 15 vs, a ten. But if the 15 is a 7&8 we should hit. Why?
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The "Ask the Pro" Staff

Dear Rico,

The 5 and 6 are two of the most important cards for you when you must draw to a 15 (you will make a 20 or 21). If you are holding a 7 & 8 then all the 5’s and 6’s are still in the deck . Under this condition you would not surrender a hard 7&8 hand against dealer ace but rather draw.

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Henry Tamburin

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Dear BJInsider.com Expert Guide,

The following question was asked by

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WHERE'S THE BEST PLACE TO PLAY BJ IN RENO?
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The "Ask the Pro" Staff

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Dear Bill,

In Reno, the casinos that have the best blackjack rules are the Sundowner (single deck), Silver (single deck), Atlantis (single deck), & Pepermill (single deck with dealer hit 17 and no restrictions on doubling). There are also good blackjack games in nearby Sparks at these casinos: Alamo (single deck), Baldini’s (single deck), Nugget (single deck), Rail City (single deck), & Western Village (single deck).

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Henry Tamburin

Dear BJInsider.com Expert Guide,

The following question was asked by hellrazzor21.

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henery, do u think that the cards come out in a secquence that evry time u can win, with exception to if some cards r hit or not? then the dealer will beat u bearly, or he will pull bj off face.if u dont bust . ive benn playing lots latley and i get up about $800 bucks and leave, but its seems easy i can lose like 7-10 hands per 6 deck shoe if i play by myself but if someone else is there i find it even easier.thats Alberta gaming rules to. mayb some advise to how to spend free time?? brain gets boggled
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The "Ask the Pro" Staff

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Dear Monkeman69,

You are just experiencing the normal fluctuations that occur when you play blackjack. Losing 7-10 hands in a row can occur and having one or more players is immaterial. My advice is to learn card counting so that you bet more when you have the edge – that’s how you can beat the casinos at their own game.

Regards,

Henry Tamburin
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Dear BJInsider.com Expert Guide,

The following question was asked by

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Should a basic strategy player hit on soft 18 vs. 9, 10, or Ace when the soft 18 consists of more than 2 cards?
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The "Ask the Pro" Staff

Dear Kevin,

Yes even if your soft 18 consists of more then two cards you should still hit it if the dealer shows a 9,10, or ace.

Regards,

Henry Tamburin

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Dear BJInsider.com Expert Guide,

The following question was asked by

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Hi, I just read the book "the world's greatest blackjack book" of Lance Humble. This book talks about Hi-opt1. Does this system work under actual casino conditions?

Hendrick - Belgium
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The "Ask the Pro" Staff

Dear Hendrick,

Yes the system works well especially for single deck games.

Regards,

Henry Tamburin

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Dear BJInsider.com Expert Guide,

The following question was asked by

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Is there a strategy for
plating with no whole
card and if there is can you please attach
it with your email.
THANK-YOU
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The "Ask the Pro" Staff

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Dear Terry,

Regards,

Henry Tamburin

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Dear BJInsider.com Expert Guide,

The following question was asked by

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Will card counting work if the casino is using a shuffle machine?
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Dear Teemu,

No it won’t for the most part. However, the pros keep trying (see John May’s book, Get The Edge at Blackjack).

Regards,

Henry Tamburin

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Dear BJInsider.com Expert Guide,

The following question was asked by

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What kind of a betting strategy do you recommend for a non-counting basic strategy player? Is it better to bet the same amount each hand or to use some kind of progression? Or, does it not make a difference at all? If a progression is better, what would you advise for someone with a $300 bankroll?
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The "Ask the Pro" Staff

Dear kevin,

Regards,

Henry Tamburin

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Dear BJInsider.com Expert Guide,

The following question was asked by

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IS THERE ANY ADVANTAGE IN PLAYING AT LST BASE OR THIRD BASE. THANK YOU
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The "Ask the Pro" Staff

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Dear Zitzu,

If you are a recreational player there is no advantage playing 1^st or 3^rd base.

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Henry Tamburin

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Dear BJInsider.com Expert Guide,

The following question was asked by

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I would like to know more about critical index- have some literature but do not understand it.
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The "Ask the Pro" Staff
Dear Conrad,

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Henry Tamburin