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The objective of this task is to recreate and explore the following [http://www.blackjacktactics.com/blackjack/strategy/charts/single-deck/ |
The objective of this task is to recreate and explore the following [http://www.blackjacktactics.com/blackjack/strategy/charts/single-deck/ strategy charts] for the game of [[wp:Blackjack|blackjack]] (which is known by many other names as well). |
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Assume that my casino: |
Assume that my casino: |
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* uses a single deck, |
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* does not allow Double after split, |
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* pays out 3 to 2 for Blackjack, and |
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* uses [http://www.blackjacktactics.com/blackjack/how-to-play/ these rules]. |
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Begin by assuming the player's dealt hand contains no aces and is not a pair. Create functions which given the players dealt cards and the dealers exposed card returns the number of wins and losses for all possible continuations when the player either sticks or hits. Gather the results together, set a threshold at which you consider it wise to Double the bet and reconstruct the Hard Totals Table enhanced with precise probabilities. |
Begin by assuming the player's dealt hand contains no aces and is not a pair. Create functions which given the players dealt cards and the dealers exposed card returns the number of wins and losses for all possible continuations when the player either sticks or hits. Gather the results together, set a threshold at which you consider it wise to Double the bet and reconstruct the Hard Totals Table enhanced with precise probabilities. |
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You should now create a function which randomly deals hands. Assuming I play 50 hands at a visit and visit everyday for a year applying the strategy defined by the tables you have created answer the following questions: |
You should now create a function which randomly deals hands. Assuming I play 50 hands at a visit and visit everyday for a year applying the strategy defined by the tables you have created answer the following questions: |
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* How many days will I win/lose? |
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* What will be my biggest win? |
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* What will be my biggest loss? |
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* What will I win/lose over the year? |
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