Comments on: Hit Soft 17 – Friend or Foe? http://www.mikeaponte.com/blackjack/game-selection/hit-soft-17-friend-or-foe/ How Card Counting Can Help You Become an Advantage Player in Life Mon, 12 Jul 2010 02:40:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Mike m http://www.mikeaponte.com/blackjack/game-selection/hit-soft-17-friend-or-foe/comment-page-1/#comment-687 Mike m Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:50:51 +0000 http://www.mikeaponte.com/?p=1975#comment-687 I don't think blackjack is dying at all. Even though multiple decks and auto re-shufflers make it harder and sometimes near impossible to count, the basic game of blackjack still offers one of the best odds in Vegas (next to craps). This article was interesting though because I'm only 24 so I never even knew Vegas use to have dealers stay on a soft 17. I played with someone at a house game recently and they questioned me hitting and I just thought they didn't know what they were talking about. I guess Vegas is just always looking to improves their odds ( Luke the bonus bets you can do) I don’t think blackjack is dying at all. Even though multiple decks and auto re-shufflers make it harder and sometimes near impossible to count, the basic game of blackjack still offers one of the best odds in Vegas (next to craps). This article was interesting though because I’m only 24 so I never even knew Vegas use to have dealers stay on a soft 17. I played with someone at a house game recently and they questioned me hitting and I just thought they didn’t know what they were talking about. I guess Vegas is just always looking to improves their odds ( Luke the bonus bets you can do)

]]> By: Rachel http://www.mikeaponte.com/blackjack/game-selection/hit-soft-17-friend-or-foe/comment-page-1/#comment-686 Rachel Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:30:07 +0000 http://www.mikeaponte.com/?p=1975#comment-686 I only wish I understood what you wrote! I only wish I understood what you wrote!

]]> By: MJ http://www.mikeaponte.com/blackjack/game-selection/hit-soft-17-friend-or-foe/comment-page-1/#comment-634 MJ Fri, 15 May 2009 18:54:28 +0000 http://www.mikeaponte.com/?p=1975#comment-634 Interesting article Mike. On a side note, what are your thoughts on BJ conditions that exist today as compared to those your team experienced throughout the 90s? Many players today are under the impression that BJ is a dying game with the advent of H17, lousy penetration, restrictions on mid-shoe entry, 6:5, etc. Do you still think BJ is a worthwhile pursuit for even the most skilled counters? MJ Interesting article Mike. On a side note, what are your thoughts on BJ conditions that exist today as compared to those your team experienced throughout the 90s?

Many players today are under the impression that BJ is a dying game with the advent of H17, lousy penetration, restrictions on mid-shoe entry, 6:5, etc. Do you still think BJ is a worthwhile pursuit for even the most skilled counters?

MJ

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