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Gamblers Anonymous.
September, 2012 update
I re-did entirely how the felt is laid out, to prepare the next android version
which has to accommodate a variety of device screen sizes and resolutions better
than it does now. The icons are just too small on high resolution android screens,
this next release should fix that.
October, 2012 update
Added 6 to 5 blackjack payoff option, and allow user to specify the large bet,
when count is above the trigger, to allow simulation of more scenarios.
Try it yourself to prove the books right: never sit down at a 6 to 5 table.
May, 2012 update
Added chips to the display. Was going to use svg, but the android support for
svg is only really there in the latest versions, so just used png.
Added some features that help demonstrate just how many reloads it might take,
based on your bankroll and minimum bet amount, to get in the black and stay there --
even if you do count like a pro.
launch
javaws http://panopset.com/blackjack
Shuffle
After each shuffle, the deck(s) are cut using the following formula:
Random number between 10 and 13 * number of decks.
This is to make your testing of various strategies more realistic. With a
decent computer, you can run tests at a rate of well over 10,000 hands per
second.
droid
For just a couple bucks, play Panopset Blackjack on your
phone.
Note that there are the following limitations on the phone:
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No automatic mode. Droid doesn't have the processing power to play 10,000 hands a second.
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Basic strategy and counting systems charts can't be edited.
Features
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Prompts what the correct play would have been, if you deviate from the basic strategy.
Mistakes are counted, though card counters can ignore this, as they will
intentionally deviate from the basic strategy at times.
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Active hand has bet amount highlighted.
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You may use the mouse, or the keyboard, to control the action.
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You may use the Font menu to change the display size of the game (small,
medium, large, etc.)
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You may set a count trigger, which means that if the count falls below the
negative of this trigger, the deck will be shuffled, simulating finding another
table. If the count is greater than this trigger, then bets are doubled.
This allows you to test various counting strategies in the automatic mode.
You'll soon see why counting cards is a good skill to learn. This game
will help teach you.
Even Money
Even money is not given as an option, here is an
article that explains
why you never want to take even money.
Credits
The card images are from
jfitz.com.