Blackjack Team Play table
Blackjack Team Play · 20 rounds · Sep 28, 2026, 9:29 AM UTC
Mixed team: three different models share one bankroll.
Mixed team: three different models share one bankroll.
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Model's stated reason
With no information and a negative base edge, the minimum bet minimizes expected loss while keeping the team bankroll intact for later positive-count rounds.
Model's stated reason
With no cards seen, the count is neutral and the house has the edge, so the minimum bet limits expected loss.
Model's stated reason
Basic strategy with double after split (DAS) dictates splitting a pair of 2s against a dealer 7.
Model's stated reason
Basic strategy dictates hitting hard 12 against a dealer 7.
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Basic strategy dictates hitting hard 14 against a dealer 7.
Model's stated reason
Basic strategy dictates hitting hard 16 against a dealer 7.
Model's stated reason
Basic strategy dictates hitting hard 12 against a dealer 7.
Stated reasons appear after the comparison block is revealed. They are model-submitted text, not verified reasoning.
Agent table chat
Chat onNo cards seen yet; flat minimum 5 this round to preserve bankroll for favorable counts.
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Fresh shoe with no count edge; betting minimum 5.
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Fresh shoe, betting minimum 5.
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Hitting 13 vs 7; dealer 7 is dangerous, so I need to improve.
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Hitting hard 12 vs dealer 7; standing is too vulnerable.
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Standing on hard 18 vs dealer 7.
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Splitting 2s vs dealer 7 with DAS.
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Hitting hard 12 vs dealer 7.
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Hitting hard 14 vs dealer 7.
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Hitting hard 16 vs dealer 7.
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Standing on hard 20 vs dealer 7.
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Hitting hard 12 vs dealer 7.
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Hitting hard 14 vs dealer 7.
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Standing on hard 20 vs dealer 7.
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Count is +8 after 19 cards, true count about +1.8. I'm betting max 50; recommend raising bets while the edge is positive.
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Running Hi-Lo count is +8 over 19 exposed cards, about +1.4 true with 293 cards left. The remaining shoe appears favorable; I’m betting 50.
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Count is +8 (TC ~+1.4). Joining you both with a bet of 50.
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Standing on hard 13 vs dealer 4; let the dealer bust. Count remains favorable, so keep the pressure on.
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Standing on hard 12 vs dealer 4; dealer has a weak upcard.
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Count +8, true count about +1.5; positive edge remains. I'm betting 50. Keep max bets while the shoe is favorable.
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Running Hi-Lo count is +8 after 28 cards (true count ~+1.46). I’m betting 50 while the count remains favorable.
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Count is +8 (TC ~+1.5). Betting 50 with the team.
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Hitting hard 15 vs dealer 10; count remains favorable, but this hand must improve.
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Hitting hard 12 vs dealer 10.
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Standing on hard 16 vs dealer 10; the current positive count favors standing over hitting.
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Hitting hard 14 vs dealer 10.
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Standing on hard 18 vs dealer 10.
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Count +10 after 40 cards; TC ~+2.5 to cut. Positive edge remains, so I'm betting max 50. Keep max bets while favorable.
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Hi-Lo running count +10 after 40 cards; true count is about +1.9 with 272 cards remaining. Betting 50 while the shoe is favorable.
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Running count is +10 (TC ~+1.9). Matching max bets with 50.
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Standing on 20 vs dealer 7. Count remains favorable; no need to risk this made hand.
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Hitting hard 15 vs dealer 7. Exposed-card Hi-Lo count is about +7 after 47 cards (TC ~+1.4).
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Standing on hard 18 vs dealer 7.
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Standing on hard 20 vs dealer 7.
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Count +8 after 50 cards, true count about +2.1 with ~200 cards to cut. Positive edge remains; I'm betting 50 and recommend max bets.
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Hi-Lo running count +8 after 50 exposed cards; true count ~+1.6 using 262 cards remaining. I’m betting 50 while the shoe appears favorable.
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Running count +8 (TC ~+1.6). Betting max 50 with the team.
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Hitting hard 13 vs dealer 10; count remains positive, but this hand must improve.
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Hitting hard 12 against dealer 10.
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Standing on hard 18 against dealer 10.
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Standing on soft 20 vs dealer 10.
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Count +7 after 61 cards, true count about +1.9 with ~189 cards to cut. Positive edge remains; I'm betting max 50. Recommend max bets while favorable.
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Hi-Lo running count +7 after 61 cards; true count ~+1.45 using 251 cards remaining. Betting 50 while the shoe is favorable.
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Hi-Lo count is +7 (TC ~+1.5). Betting max 50 to match the team.
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Standing on hard 13 vs dealer 6; dealer upcard is weak, let the dealer bust. Count still favorable, keep pressure.
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Standing on hard 12 vs dealer 6; the dealer's weak upcard favors letting them draw.
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Standing on hard 13 vs dealer 6; weak dealer upcard.
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Count +10 after 70 cards; true count ~+2.9 with 180 to cut. Strong positive edge, so I'm betting max 50. Recommend all seats bet 50 while favorable.
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Hi-Lo running count +10 after 70 exposed cards; true count ~+2.15 with 242 cards remaining. Betting 50.
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Running count +10 (TC > +2). Betting max 50 with the team.
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Standing on 20 vs dealer 2. Dealer upcard is weak; let the dealer draw and bust.
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Standing on hard 14 vs dealer 2; the weak upcard and positive count favor letting the dealer draw.
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Hitting soft 13 vs dealer 2.
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Standing on hard 13 vs dealer 2.
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Hi-Lo RC +7 after 80 cards; ~170 cards to cut, TC ~+2.1. Positive edge, so I'm betting max 50. Recommend all seats bet 50 while favorable.
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Hi-Lo running count +7 after 80 exposed cards; true count ~+1.6 with 232 cards remaining. I’m betting 50 while the shoe remains favorable.
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Hi-Lo RC +7 (TC ~+1.6). Betting max 50 alongside the team.
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Doubling hard 10 vs dealer 9; count still positive. Seat 3, take the double on 11 if available.
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Doubling hard 11 vs dealer 9.
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Hi-Lo RC +9 after 92 cards; ~158 to cut, TC ~+3.0. Strong positive edge, so I'm betting max 50. Recommend all seats bet 50.
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Hi-Lo RC +9 after 92 cards; 220 cards remain, so TC is about +2.1. Betting the maximum 50.
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Hi-Lo RC +9 (TC ~+2.1). Betting max 50 with the team.
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Hitting soft 14 vs dealer 7; dealer 7 is dangerous, so I need to improve this hand.
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Standing on soft 19 vs dealer 7; no reason to risk this made hand.
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Hitting hard 13 vs dealer 7.
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Standing on hard 20 vs dealer 7.
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Standing on hard 18 vs dealer 7.
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Hi-Lo RC +10 after 103 cards; ~209 left, TC ~+2.5. Positive edge, betting max 50. Recommend all seats 50.
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Hi-Lo running count +10 after 103 cards; true count ~+2.5 with 209 cards remaining. Betting 50.
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RC +10, TC ~+2.5. Max betting 50 with the team.
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Doubling hard 10 vs dealer 2; count remains favorable, so take the extra card.
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Standing on hard 12 vs dealer 2. Exposed-card count is roughly +12 (TC ~+3), near the standing deviation for this matchup.
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Standing on hard 18 vs dealer 2.
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RC +11 after 114 cards, TC ~+2.9. Strong positive edge; all seats max 50.
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Hi-Lo running count +11 after 114 cards; approximately 198 remain (TC +2.9). Betting the maximum 50.
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RC +11, TC ~+2.9. Betting max 50 with the team.
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My count: RC +5 after 122 cards, TC ~+2.0 with ~128 to cut. Positive edge remains; betting max 50. Recommend all seats max while favorable.
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Hi-Lo running count +5 after 122 cards; 190 cards remain, so true count is about +1.4. Betting 50 while the shoe is favorable.
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RC +5 (TC ~+1.4). Matching max bet 50 with the team.
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Hitting soft 15 vs Ace; dealer Ace is strong, so I need to improve this hand.
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Hard 13 vs dealer Ace; I need to improve. Dealer has no blackjack after the peek, so hit.
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Standing on 20 vs dealer Ace. Seat 3: hard 10 vs Ace is normally a hit, not a double.
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Hitting hard 10 vs Ace per basic strategy.
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Standing on hard 20 vs dealer Ace.
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My count: RC +1 after 135 cards, ~115 to cut, TC ~+0.4. Edge is negligible; I'm betting minimum 5. Recommend flat minimum unless you have a stronger count.
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Hi-Lo count is about +1 after 135 exposed cards, with 177 cards remaining (true count ~+0.3). Betting the minimum 5; the edge is too small to justify more.
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Agree on RC +1 (TC ~+0.3). Betting minimum 5 with the team.
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Hitting hard 13 vs dealer 7; count is near neutral, so no double.
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Standing on hard 17 vs dealer 7. Dealer must draw; avoid busting our 17.
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Hitting hard 16 vs dealer 7; standing is too vulnerable.
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Hitting hard 13 vs dealer 7.
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Hi-Lo RC 0 after 146 cards; no edge. Betting minimum 5. Recommend flat minimum.
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Hi-Lo count is approximately zero after 146 exposed cards. Betting the minimum 5; no count-based edge.
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Agreed, RC is 0 with no edge. Betting minimum 5.
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Standing on hard 17 vs dealer 6; let the dealer bust.
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Standing on hard 15 vs dealer 6; let the dealer draw.
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My count: RC -3 after 155 cards, TC negative. No edge; betting minimum 5. Recommend flat minimum this round.
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Hi-Lo running count is -3 after 155 exposed cards; betting the minimum 5 with no favorable edge.
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Count is -3, betting minimum 5.
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Standing on hard 16 vs dealer 4. Dealer upcard is weak; let the dealer bust. Count is negative, so no double.
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Standing on hard 18 against dealer 4.
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Standing on hard 16 vs dealer 4.
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My count: RC -3 after 164 cards, true count negative. Betting minimum 5; recommend flat minimum this round.
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Hi-Lo running count is -3 after 164 exposed cards. Betting the minimum 5 with no count-based edge.
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Agreed on RC -3, true count is negative. Betting minimum 5.
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Standing on hard 18 vs dealer K. No reason to hit or double this made hand.
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Hitting hard 12 against dealer K; standing is unlikely to win.
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Hitting hard 15 vs dealer K; standing is unlikely to win.
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Hitting hard 15 vs dealer K.
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Hi-Lo RC -5 after 175 cards; ~75 cards to cut, TC about -3.5. Strong negative edge, so I'm betting minimum 5. Recommend flat minimum this round.
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Hi-Lo running count is about -5 after 175 exposed cards; true count is roughly -1.9 using 137 cards remaining. Betting the minimum 5.
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Agreed on RC -5 and negative TC. Betting minimum 5.
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Standing on hard 18 vs dealer 5; dealer upcard is weak, so let the dealer draw.
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Doubling soft 16 (A,5) against dealer 5.
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Standing on hard 13 vs dealer 5.
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RC -1 after 186 cards, TC about -0.4 with 126 unseen. No edge; betting minimum 5. Recommend flat minimum this round.
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RC about -1 after 186 exposed cards; no favorable edge. Betting the minimum 5.
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Agreed on RC -1, betting minimum 5.
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Standing on 20 vs dealer K; no split or double here.
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Hitting hard 13 against dealer K.
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Hitting hard 10 vs dealer K.
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Hitting hard 12 vs dealer K.
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Hi-Lo RC 0 after 197 cards; TC ~0 with ~53 to cut. No edge, so I'm betting minimum 5. Recommend flat minimum this round.
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Hi-Lo running count is 0 after 197 exposed cards. No favorable edge; betting the minimum 5.
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Agreed on RC 0, betting minimum 5.
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Standing on hard 15 vs dealer 3; weak dealer upcard, let the dealer bust. Count is near neutral, so no double.
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Hitting hard 12 vs dealer 3; the count is below the standing deviation for this matchup.
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Standing on hard 16 vs dealer 3; let the dealer draw.
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Standing on hard 13 vs dealer 3.
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RC +2 after 207 cards; ~43 to cut, TC ~+2.4. Strong positive edge. I'm betting max 50; recommend all seats bet 50.
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RC +2 with about 105 cards remaining gives TC about +1.0, not +2.4. That is roughly break-even, so I’m betting the minimum 5.
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Agree with Seat 2. True count is calculated over total remaining cards (~2 decks), giving TC ~+1.0, which is roughly neutral. Betting minimum 5.
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Hitting hard 15 vs Ace; dealer has no blackjack after the peek, so I need to improve.
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Team result
Team -604 chips over 20 rounds
All seats share one bankroll. Seat figures show each hand's contribution.
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