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The Best Blackjack Basic Strategy
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Ion Saliu
Sep 5, 2017, 12:44:36 PM9/5/17
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The blackjack basic strategy (BBS) is a must for each and every blackjack player. No gambler should enter a casino and sit at a blackjack table without solid knowledge of BBS.
Learning the basic strategy is considered a very difficult process by many. The problem is caused by the wrong learning methods. There are many tutorials (printed books, ebooks, Web pages) that stress learning by following spreadsheet-like charts/tables. The methods rely heavily on mechanical memorizing. There are lots and lots of letters in spreadsheets with many, many cells: H, D, SP, S…
The best procedure of learning the blackjack basic strategy applies the ‘three color-coded charts’.
1) ‘Split Pairs’ Chart: If first two cards not applicable, move quickly to the next cheat sheet.
2) ‘Double Down’ Table: If first two cards not applicable, move quickly to the last cheat sheet.
3) ‘Hit or Stand’ Cheat Sheet: A final decision must be made now; a basic strategy player will either stand, or hit.
Instead of memorizing a large number of letter settings, the player only visualizes actions. The action to take (e.g. ‘hit’) is colored in red; the non-action (e.g. ‘stand’) is grayed out. There is also a demarcation line between 6 and 7 for Dealer’s up-card (face-card).
The average person will learn (near) perfectly basic strategy in one week or so. The method is guaranteed… and it is free.
Read the complete tutorial and download (then print) the three color-coded charts — all for free:
http://saliu.com/bbs/messages/399.html
(The Best Blackjack Basic Strategy: ’Split Pairs’, ‘Double Down’, ‘Hit or Stand’; All Decisions on One Page)
The Doctor in Blackjackology
Michael Brennan
Oct 28, 2017, 11:56:26 AM10/28/17
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In article <1c372b5e-9eca-4153...@googlegroups.com>, Ion Saliu <ions...@gmail.com> wrote:
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>The blackjack basic strategy (BBS) is a must for each and every blackjack p=
>layer. No gambler should enter a casino and sit at a blackjack table withou=
> The problem is caused by the wrong learning methods. There are many tutori=
>als (printed books, ebooks, Web pages) that stress learning by following sp=
>readsheet-like charts/tables. The methods rely heavily on mechanical memori=
>zing. There are lots and lots of letters in spreadsheets with many, many ce=
>lls: H, D, SP, S=E2=80=A6
>
>The best procedure of learning the blackjack basic strategy applies the =E2=
>=80=98three color-coded charts=E2=80=99.
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>sualizes actions. The action to take (e.g. =E2=80=98hit=E2=80=99) is colore=
>d in red; the non-action (e.g. =E2=80=98stand=E2=80=99) is grayed out. Ther=
>e is also a demarcation line between 6 and 7 for Dealer=E2=80=99s up-card (=
>face-card).
>
>The average person will learn (near) perfectly basic strategy in one week o=
>r so. The method is guaranteed=E2=80=A6 and it is free.
>
>Read the complete tutorial and download (then print) the three color-coded =
>charts =E2=80=94 all for free:
>
>http://saliu.com/bbs/messages/399.html
>(The Best Blackjack Basic Strategy: =E2=80=99Split Pairs=E2=80=99, =E2=80=
>=98Double Down=E2=80=99, =E2=80=98Hit or Stand=E2=80=99; All Decisions on O=
>
>The blackjack basic strategy (BBS) is a must for each and every blackjack p=
>layer. No gambler should enter a casino and sit at a blackjack table withou=
>t solid knowledge of BBS.
>
>Learning the basic strategy is considered a very difficult process by many.=
>
> The problem is caused by the wrong learning methods. There are many tutori=
>als (printed books, ebooks, Web pages) that stress learning by following sp=
>readsheet-like charts/tables. The methods rely heavily on mechanical memori=
>zing. There are lots and lots of letters in spreadsheets with many, many ce=
>lls: H, D, SP, S=E2=80=A6
>
>The best procedure of learning the blackjack basic strategy applies the =E2=
>=80=98three color-coded charts=E2=80=99.
>=20
>1) =E2=80=98Split Pairs=E2=80=99 Chart: If first two cards not applicable, =
>move quickly to the next cheat sheet.
>
>2) =E2=80=98Double Down=E2=80=99 Table: If first two cards not applicable, =
>
>move quickly to the last cheat sheet.
>
>3) =E2=80=98Hit or Stand=E2=80=99 Cheat Sheet: A final decision must be mad=
>
>e now; a basic strategy player will either stand, or hit.
>
>Instead of memorizing a large number of letter settings, the player only vi=
>
>sualizes actions. The action to take (e.g. =E2=80=98hit=E2=80=99) is colore=
>d in red; the non-action (e.g. =E2=80=98stand=E2=80=99) is grayed out. Ther=
>e is also a demarcation line between 6 and 7 for Dealer=E2=80=99s up-card (=
>face-card).
>
>The average person will learn (near) perfectly basic strategy in one week o=
>r so. The method is guaranteed=E2=80=A6 and it is free.
>
>Read the complete tutorial and download (then print) the three color-coded =
>charts =E2=80=94 all for free:
>
>http://saliu.com/bbs/messages/399.html
>(The Best Blackjack Basic Strategy: =E2=80=99Split Pairs=E2=80=99, =E2=80=
>=98Double Down=E2=80=99, =E2=80=98Hit or Stand=E2=80=99; All Decisions on O=
Ion Saliu
Nov 17, 2017, 2:06:18 PM11/17/17
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On Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 11:56:26 AM UTC-4, Michael Brennan wrote:
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> The Doctor in Blackjackology
> >
No doubt, this best (and FREE) blackjack basic strategy hit a grand-slam! It ruffled some feathers alright. But the main point is: Many would-be BJ players realized they were fooled by other strategies — and they had to pay for them! There are listings on Amazon, with “colored blackjack strategy cards” that sell for some $20 a pop!
This free strategy is also much easier to memorize as it does NOT require letters. The color-coded cards here are based on one COLOR: RED for MAIN ACTION: ‘Pair Splitting, ‘Doubling Down’, ‘Hitting’.
The player gets his/her first two cards.
1) Are the two cards forming a PAIR?
• A = Yes; if the color is RED on the ‘Split’ coded card, then SPLIT the hand
• http://saliu.com/bbs/messages/590.html
• (Blackjack ‘Pairs Splitting’ Basic Strategy Card)
• B = No; move quickly to case-scenario 2)
2) Are the two cards a DOUBLE DOWN combination (e.g. sum up to 9, 10, 11)?
• A = Yes; if the color is RED on the ‘Double’ strategy card, then DOUBLE DOWN the hand
• http://saliu.com/bbs/messages/592.html
• (Blackjack ‘Double Down’ Basic Strategy Card)
• B = No; move quickly to case-scenario 3)
3) If 1) or 2) above did NOT apply, the player must make a final decision
• A = If the color is RED on the ‘Hit/Stand’ colored card, then HIT the hand (i.e. DRAW another blackjack card)
• http://saliu.com/bbs/messages/593.html
• (Blackjack ‘Hit or Stand’ Basic Strategy Card)
• B = If the color is grayed out, the player STANDS.
Of course, you can always learn the best basic strategy GLOBALLY by reinforcing the instructions on the main blackjack strategy page:
http://saliu.com/bbs/messages/399.html
(The Best Blackjack Basic Strategy: Split Pairs, Double Down, Hit or Stand — All BJ Decisions in One Place.)
Ion Saliu,
Founder of Gambling Mathematics
The Best Blackjack Player in History
>
> The Doctor in Blackjackology
> >
No doubt, this best (and FREE) blackjack basic strategy hit a grand-slam! It ruffled some feathers alright. But the main point is: Many would-be BJ players realized they were fooled by other strategies — and they had to pay for them! There are listings on Amazon, with “colored blackjack strategy cards” that sell for some $20 a pop!
This free strategy is also much easier to memorize as it does NOT require letters. The color-coded cards here are based on one COLOR: RED for MAIN ACTION: ‘Pair Splitting, ‘Doubling Down’, ‘Hitting’.
The player gets his/her first two cards.
1) Are the two cards forming a PAIR?
• A = Yes; if the color is RED on the ‘Split’ coded card, then SPLIT the hand
• http://saliu.com/bbs/messages/590.html
• (Blackjack ‘Pairs Splitting’ Basic Strategy Card)
• B = No; move quickly to case-scenario 2)
2) Are the two cards a DOUBLE DOWN combination (e.g. sum up to 9, 10, 11)?
• A = Yes; if the color is RED on the ‘Double’ strategy card, then DOUBLE DOWN the hand
• http://saliu.com/bbs/messages/592.html
• (Blackjack ‘Double Down’ Basic Strategy Card)
• B = No; move quickly to case-scenario 3)
3) If 1) or 2) above did NOT apply, the player must make a final decision
• A = If the color is RED on the ‘Hit/Stand’ colored card, then HIT the hand (i.e. DRAW another blackjack card)
• http://saliu.com/bbs/messages/593.html
• (Blackjack ‘Hit or Stand’ Basic Strategy Card)
• B = If the color is grayed out, the player STANDS.
Of course, you can always learn the best basic strategy GLOBALLY by reinforcing the instructions on the main blackjack strategy page:
http://saliu.com/bbs/messages/399.html
(The Best Blackjack Basic Strategy: Split Pairs, Double Down, Hit or Stand — All BJ Decisions in One Place.)
Ion Saliu,
Founder of Gambling Mathematics
The Best Blackjack Player in History
Ion Saliu
Dec 12, 2017, 1:46:58 PM12/12/17
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On Friday, November 17, 2017 at 2:06:18 PM UTC-5, Ion Saliu wrote:
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> Ion Saliu,
> Founder of Gambling Mathematics
> The Best Blackjack Player in History
There is a better, more realistic experience of the blackjack basic strategy. It simulates color-coded cards on white paper in a special Google group:
>
> Ion Saliu,
> Founder of Gambling Mathematics
> The Best Blackjack Player in History
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/gamblingscience/Ab1uKWajDoE
(Learn Blackjack Basic Strategy with Free Color-Coded Cards)
“Let no one enter casino who is ignorant of blackjack basic strategy BBS.” – Jack Black Plato
Ion Saliu
Jul 4, 2018, 6:07:47 PM7/4/18
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More and more referrals from search engines is definitely a benchmark of quality. The blackjack basic strategy in this form is undoubtedly the easiest and fastest to learn. The actions must be divided in three categories for best memorization:
• split pairs
• double down
• hit/stand.
Another important quality of this sui generis blackjack basic strategy: It is FREE! Don’t pay the Don Schlesingers of the world for their printed cards — it is a waste of money!
• http://saliu.com/bbs/messages/590.html
• Split Pairs: Best Blackjack Strategy Card, Chart
• http://saliu.com/bbs/messages/592.html
• Double Down: Best Blackjack Strategy Card, Chart
• http://saliu.com/bbs/messages/593.html
• Hit, Draw or Stand: Best Blackjack Strategy Card, Chart
• split pairs
• double down
• hit/stand.
Another important quality of this sui generis blackjack basic strategy: It is FREE! Don’t pay the Don Schlesingers of the world for their printed cards — it is a waste of money!
• http://saliu.com/bbs/messages/590.html
• Split Pairs: Best Blackjack Strategy Card, Chart
• http://saliu.com/bbs/messages/592.html
• Double Down: Best Blackjack Strategy Card, Chart
• http://saliu.com/bbs/messages/593.html
• Hit, Draw or Stand: Best Blackjack Strategy Card, Chart
Ion Saliu
Nov 30, 2018, 6:00:58 PM11/30/18
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On Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at 12:44:36 PM UTC-4, Ion Saliu wrote:
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… updating links to HTTPS…
The blackjack basic strategy (BBS) is a must for each and every blackjack player. No gambler should enter a casino and sit at a blackjack table without solid knowledge of BBS.
>
> Learning the basic strategy is considered a very difficult process by many. The problem is caused by the wrong learning methods. There are many tutorials (printed books, ebooks, Web pages) that stress learning by following spreadsheet-like charts/tables. The methods rely heavily on mechanical memorizing. There are lots and lots of letters in spreadsheets with many, many cells: H, D, SP, S…
>
> The best procedure of learning the blackjack basic strategy applies the ‘three color-coded charts’.
>
> 1) ‘Split Pairs’ Chart: If first two cards not applicable, move quickly to the next cheat sheet.
>
> 2) ‘Double Down’ Table: If first two cards not applicable, move quickly to the last cheat sheet.
>
> 3) ‘Hit or Stand’ Cheat Sheet: A final decision must be made now; a basic strategy player will either stand, or hit.
>
> Instead of memorizing a large number of letter settings, the player only visualizes actions. The action to take (e.g. ‘hit’) is colored in red; the non-action (e.g. ‘stand’) is grayed out. There is also a demarcation line between 6 and 7 for Dealer’s up-card (face-card).
>
> The average person will learn (near) perfectly basic strategy in one week or so. The method is guaranteed… and it is free.
>
> Read the complete tutorial and download (then print) the three color-coded charts — all for free:
>
https://saliu.com/bbs/messages/399.html
"The Best Blackjack Basic Strategy: ’Split Pairs’, ‘Double Down’, ‘Hit or Stand’; All Decisions on One Page".
>
> The Doctor in Blackjackology
>
… updating links to HTTPS…
The blackjack basic strategy (BBS) is a must for each and every blackjack player. No gambler should enter a casino and sit at a blackjack table without solid knowledge of BBS.
>
> Learning the basic strategy is considered a very difficult process by many. The problem is caused by the wrong learning methods. There are many tutorials (printed books, ebooks, Web pages) that stress learning by following spreadsheet-like charts/tables. The methods rely heavily on mechanical memorizing. There are lots and lots of letters in spreadsheets with many, many cells: H, D, SP, S…
>
> The best procedure of learning the blackjack basic strategy applies the ‘three color-coded charts’.
>
> 1) ‘Split Pairs’ Chart: If first two cards not applicable, move quickly to the next cheat sheet.
>
> 2) ‘Double Down’ Table: If first two cards not applicable, move quickly to the last cheat sheet.
>
> 3) ‘Hit or Stand’ Cheat Sheet: A final decision must be made now; a basic strategy player will either stand, or hit.
>
> Instead of memorizing a large number of letter settings, the player only visualizes actions. The action to take (e.g. ‘hit’) is colored in red; the non-action (e.g. ‘stand’) is grayed out. There is also a demarcation line between 6 and 7 for Dealer’s up-card (face-card).
>
> The average person will learn (near) perfectly basic strategy in one week or so. The method is guaranteed… and it is free.
>
> Read the complete tutorial and download (then print) the three color-coded charts — all for free:
>
"The Best Blackjack Basic Strategy: ’Split Pairs’, ‘Double Down’, ‘Hit or Stand’; All Decisions on One Page".
>
> The Doctor in Blackjackology
Ion Saliu
Nov 30, 2018, 6:02:05 PM11/30/18
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On Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at 6:07:47 PM UTC-4, Ion Saliu wrote:
>
… updating links to HTTPS…
>
… updating links to HTTPS…
More and more referrals from search engines is definitely a benchmark of quality. The blackjack basic strategy in this form is undoubtedly the easiest and fastest to learn. The actions must be divided in three categories for best memorization:
>
> • split pairs
> • double down
> • hit/stand.
>
> Another important quality of this sui generis blackjack basic strategy: It is FREE! Don’t pay the Don Schlesingers of the world for their printed cards — it is a waste of money!
>
• https://saliu.com/bbs/messages/590.html
>
> • split pairs
> • double down
> • hit/stand.
>
> Another important quality of this sui generis blackjack basic strategy: It is FREE! Don’t pay the Don Schlesingers of the world for their printed cards — it is a waste of money!
>
• Split Pairs: Best Blackjack Strategy Card, Chart
• https://saliu.com/bbs/messages/592.html
• Double Down: Best Blackjack Strategy Card, Chart
• https://saliu.com/bbs/messages/593.html
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Ion Saliu
Jul 5, 2019, 5:50:57 AM7/5/19
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The basic strategy cards do NOT include the INSURANCE bet. It is advised against by most gambling authors or books. I did discover situations, however, when taking insurance is a favorable bet to all blackjack players at the same table.
The favorable or positive blackjack insurance is discovered via a simple and easy Ten-only count. You may see a small percentage advantage by taking insurance based on traditional card-counting systems. But a dealer ‘natural 21’ with Ace followed by a Ten is infrequent.
You might want to read this RGBJ thread:
• https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rec.gambling.blackjack/yFnlwDnKIl4
• “Blackjack Insurance Strategy: When the Bet is Favorable to All Players.”
The favorable or positive blackjack insurance is discovered via a simple and easy Ten-only count. You may see a small percentage advantage by taking insurance based on traditional card-counting systems. But a dealer ‘natural 21’ with Ace followed by a Ten is infrequent.
You might want to read this RGBJ thread:
• https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rec.gambling.blackjack/yFnlwDnKIl4
• “Blackjack Insurance Strategy: When the Bet is Favorable to All Players.”
Ion Saliu
Jun 5, 2020, 8:52:49 AM6/5/20
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You can get lost easily in public forums like this Usenet group. THERE ARE WAY TOO MANY POSTS!!!
To solve the problem, I created a thread referring to the most relevant articles, materials, debates, systems, fights, etc. I keep it updated and make sure it shows at the top of this Google group:
• https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en#!topic/rec.gambling.blackjack/yHJJBp0F9OU
• The Best RGB Posts All-Matters Blackjack, Strategies, Systems, Card Counting, Inevitable Fights.
Ion Saliu (royalty-name: Parpaluck),
Founder of Blackjack Mathematics
• https://saliu.com/occult-science-gambling.html#GamblingSystem
• The Mental: Blackjack System Based on Fundamental Formula of Gambling.
• https://forums.saliu.com/card-counting-blackjack.html
• ABC: The Best Blackjack Card Counting System, Created by Ion Saliu ~
• • the only count system founded on mathematics and formulas.
• https://saliu.com/blackjack-strategy-system-win.html
• The Best Blackjack Strategy, System Tested with the Best Blackjack Software.
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Ion Saliu
Sep 20, 2020, 11:58:30 AM9/20/20
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Many gambling authors strongly believe that the blackjack basic strategy should be applied in conjunction with counting cards. Problem is, the so-called “traditional card-counting systems” are really dangerous. They wipe out the bankrolls of the vast majority of blackjack players who count cards. Even notorious card-counting gurus admit the severe danger of such systems:
• https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rec.gambling.blackjack/pcDm82yV56A
• “The Candor of Famous Blackjack Card Counters”
In stark contrast to the failed counting systems, I devised the only card-counting system to be played at the blackjack table:
• https://forums.saliu.com/card-counting-blackjack.html
• Blackjack Card Counting Systems: Reversed Counts, Total Count, ABC Best System.
Ion Saliu
Mar 26, 2023, 8:03:45 AM3/26/23
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• https://groups.google.com/g/rec.gambling.blackjack/c/DmzAO0X3GMw
• Artificial Intelligence, Blackjack, Gambling: Chatbots, Ion Saliu.
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