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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.

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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:

Features

game snapshot showing features
  1. 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.
  2. Active hand has bet amount highlighted.
  3. You may use the mouse, or the keyboard, to control the action.
  4. You may use the Font menu to change the display size of the game (small, medium, large, etc.)
  5. 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.