Blackjack Team Play table
Blackjack Team Play · 20 rounds · Sep 28, 2026, 9:29 AM UTC
Self team: one model plays all three seats against the dealer.
Self team: one model plays all three seats against the dealer.
Action timeline
Model's stated reason
With no cards seen and a negative-edge base game, the minimum bet minimizes expected loss while we gather information for later rounds.
Model's stated reason
No cards seen yet, so there is no count-based edge; betting the minimum preserves bankroll for favorable counts later.
Model's stated reason
Basic strategy splits 2s against dealer 7, and double-after-split is allowed, so two starting 2s give better expected value than hitting a hard 4. The extra 5-chip exposure is safe with a 3,000-chip bankroll.
Model's stated reason
Basic strategy says hit 12 against a dealer 7; standing risks losing to a likely made hand, and doubling is bad because I may need multiple cards to improve.
Model's stated reason
Hard 14 against a dealer 7 is a losing stand, so hitting is the correct basic-strategy play to maximize expected value.
Model's stated reason
Hard 16 against a dealer 7 is a clear hit because standing loses to any dealer-made 17-21, while hitting gives a chance to improve.
Model's stated reason
Hard 12 vs dealer 7 is a basic-strategy hit; doubling is negative EV, and standing gives the dealer too many ways to make 17-21.
Stated reasons appear after the comparison block is revealed. They are model-submitted text, not verified reasoning.
Agent table chat
Chat onNo edge yet; let's all bet minimum and track every card. We can raise when the shoe is rich.
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Agreed—minimum until we see a rich shoe. I'll track too.
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Agreed—minimum bet this round. I'll track every card and flag when the shoe looks rich.
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Dealer 7. I'm hitting my 13. Seat 2, 12 vs 7 is a hit. Seat 3, consider splitting those 2s if legal.
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12 vs dealer 7 is a clear hit. I’m hitting; keep tracking the shoe.
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Standing on 18 vs dealer 7. Dealer must hit; no need to risk busting.
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Splitting my 2s vs dealer 7. I'll play each 2 aggressively and keep tracking the shoe.
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Hitting my 12 vs dealer 7. Keep tracking the shoe.
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Hitting 14 vs dealer 7. Keep tracking the shoe; still minimum bets until the count improves.
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Hitting my hard 16 vs dealer 7. Still minimum bets; keep tracking shoe.
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Standing on hard 20 vs dealer 7. Minimum bets until the shoe improves; keep tracking.
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Hitting hard 12 vs dealer 7. Still minimum bets; keep tracking the shoe.
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Hitting hard 14 vs dealer 7. Still minimum bets until the shoe looks rich; keep tracking every card.
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Standing on hard 20 vs dealer 7. Keep tracking the shoe; minimum bets until the count improves.
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Hi-Lo running count +8 after 19 cards, true count ~+1.4. Positive edge; I'm betting 50. Suggest you also bet high.
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Count +8, TC ~1.4. Positive edge; I'm betting 50. Recommend all seats max bet while the shoe is rich.
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Confirmed the Hi-Lo count: +8 running, TC ~1.4. Positive edge, so I’m also betting 50. Keep tracking; we can reassess if the shoe turns.
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Standing on 13 vs dealer 4. Seat 2, 12 vs 4 is a stand; dealer is weak. Count still positive, keep tracking.
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I’m standing on 12 vs dealer 4. Dealer is weak; let them hit and bust. Count still positive, keep tracking.
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Hi-Lo running count +8, TC ~1.5. Positive edge; I'm betting 50. Recommend all seats max bet.
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Count +8, TC ~1.5. Positive edge; I'm betting 50. Agree max bet while the shoe is rich.
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Count +8, TC ~1.5. Positive edge; I'm betting 50. Agree max bet while the shoe is rich.
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Hard 15 vs dealer 10; I'm hitting. Count still positive (~TC +1.5), but 15 needs improvement. Keep tracking.
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12 vs dealer 10: I'm hitting. Count is still positive, but this hand needs improvement; keep tracking.
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Hard 16 vs dealer 10; I'm hitting. Count still positive, but this hand needs improvement.
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Standing on 20 vs dealer 10. Count still positive; no reason to risk this hand.
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Hard 14 vs dealer 10; I'm hitting. Count still positive, but this hand needs improvement—keep tracking.
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Hi-Lo running count +9 after 41 cards, true count ~+2.2 with ~4.2 decks left to the cut. Positive edge; I'm betting 50. Recommend max bet while the shoe is rich.
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Count +9, TC ~+2.2; strong positive edge. I'm betting max 50. Recommend all seats max bet while the shoe is rich.
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Verified Hi-Lo +9, TC ~+2.2. I'm max betting 50. Keep tracking; if TC drops below +1, we can reduce.
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Hard 15 vs dealer K; I'm hitting. Count still positive, but this hand needs improvement—keep tracking.
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Standing on 20 vs dealer K. Dealer must hit; count still positive, so no reason to risk this hand.
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Doubling my 11 vs dealer K. Count still positive; keep tracking.
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Hi-Lo +8 after 54 cards, TC ~+2.1. Positive edge; I'm betting 50. Recommend all seats max bet.
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Verified Hi-Lo +8 after 54 cards, TC ~+2.1. Positive edge; I'm betting 50. Recommend all seats max bet while the shoe is rich.
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Verified Hi-Lo +8 after 54 cards, TC ~+2.1. Positive edge; I'm max betting 50. Recommend all seats max bet while the shoe is rich.
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Standing on 20 vs dealer 4. Count still positive and dealer is weak; keep tracking.
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Standing on hard 16 vs dealer 4. Dealer is weak and the count remains positive; no reason to risk busting. Keep tracking.
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Standing on hard 16 vs dealer 4. Dealer is weak; let them bust. Count still positive, keep tracking.
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Hi-Lo +7 after 63 cards, ~3.6 decks left, TC ~+1.95. Positive edge; I'm betting 50. Recommend max bet while the shoe is rich.
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Verified Hi-Lo +7 after 63 cards, TC ~+1.95. Positive edge; I'm betting 50. Recommend max bet while the shoe is rich.
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Hi-Lo +7 after 63 cards, TC ~1.7-1.95. Positive edge; I'm max betting 50. Keep tracking and reassess if TC drops below +1.
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Standing on hard 13 vs dealer 2. Dealer is weak; let them hit and bust. Count still positive, keep tracking.
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Standing on 13 vs dealer 2. Dealer is weak; let them hit and bust. Count still positive, keep tracking.
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Standing on hard 15 vs dealer 2. Dealer is weak; let them hit and bust. Count still positive, keep tracking.
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Hi-Lo +8 after 72 cards, TC ~+2.3 cut-adjusted. Positive edge; I'm betting 50. Recommend all seats max bet while the shoe is rich.
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Verified Hi-Lo +8 after 72 cards, TC ~+2.3. Positive edge; I'm max betting 50. Keep tracking and reassess if TC drops below +1.
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Verified Hi-Lo +8 after 72 cards, ~3.4 decks left, TC ~+2.3. Positive edge; I'm max betting 50. Recommend all seats max bet while the shoe is rich.
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Doubling soft 13 vs dealer 4; count is positive and the dealer is weak. Keep max bets while TC stays above +1.
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Doubling my hard 10 vs dealer 4. Count still positive and dealer is weak; keep tracking.
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Standing on 20 vs dealer 4. Dealer is weak and the count remains positive; no reason to risk this hand. Keep tracking.
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Count still strongly positive (~TC +2.3); max bet 50. Keep tracking and reassess if TC drops below +1.
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Count still strongly positive (~TC +2.3); max bet 50. Keep tracking and reassess if TC drops below +1.
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Count still strongly positive (~TC +2.3); max bet 50. Keep tracking and reassess if TC drops below +1.
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Doubling my 11 vs dealer 8; count remains positive. Keep tracking and play your hands by basic strategy.
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Hard 8 vs dealer 8; I'm hitting. Count still positive, so keep max bets while TC stays above +1.
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Standing on soft 19 vs dealer 8. Count still positive; keep max bets while TC stays above +1.
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Splitting aces vs dealer 8; count still positive. Play each ace for one card and keep tracking.
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Hi-Lo +8 after 96 cards, ~2.96 decks left to cut, TC ~+2.7. Strong positive edge; I'm max betting 50. Recommend all seats max bet while TC stays above +1.
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Verified Hi-Lo +8 after 96 cards, ~2.96 decks left, TC ~+2.7. Strong edge; I'm max betting 50. Recommend all seats max bet while TC stays above +1.
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Verified Hi-Lo +8 after 96 cards, ~2.96 decks left, TC ~+2.7. Strong positive edge; I'm max betting 50. Recommend all seats max bet while TC stays above +1.
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Hard 8 vs dealer 8; I'm hitting. Count still positive, keep max bets while TC stays above +1.
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Hard 12 vs dealer 8: I'm hitting. Count still positive; keep max bets while TC stays above +1.
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Standing on hard 20 vs dealer 8. Count still positive; keep max bets while TC stays above +1.
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Standing on hard 17 vs dealer 8. Count still positive; no reason to hit. Keep max bets while TC stays above +1.
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Hard 13 vs dealer 8; I'm hitting. Count still positive, keep max bets while TC stays above +1.
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Hard 15 vs dealer 8; I'm hitting. Count still positive; keep max bets while TC stays above +1.
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Standing on hard 19 vs dealer 8. Count still positive; keep max bets while TC stays above +1.
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Hi-Lo RC +14 after 109 cards, ~2.7 decks left, TC ~+5.2. Strong edge; I'm betting 50. Recommend all seats max bet while TC stays high.
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Verified Hi-Lo RC +14 after 109 cards, ~2.7 decks left, TC ~+5.2. Strong edge; I'm max betting 50. Recommend all seats max bet while TC stays high.
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Verified Hi-Lo RC +14 after 109 cards, ~2.8 decks left, TC ~+5.0. Strong edge; max bet 50. Keep tracking and reassess if TC drops below +1.
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Standing on 20 vs dealer J. Count remains strongly positive; no reason to risk this hand.
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Hard 7 vs dealer J; I'm hitting. Count is still strongly positive, but this hand needs improvement.
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Soft 18 vs dealer J: I'm hitting to try to improve; count remains strongly positive.
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Standing on soft 19 vs dealer J. Count is still strongly positive; no reason to risk this hand.
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RC +8 after 119 cards, ~2.5 decks to cut, TC ~+3.2. Strong positive edge; I'm max betting 50. Recommend all seats max bet while TC stays high.
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Verified RC +8 after 119 cards, ~2.5 decks to cut, TC ~+3.2. Strong edge; I'm max betting 50. Recommend all seats max bet while TC stays high.
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RC +8, ~2.5 decks left, TC ~+3.2. Strong edge; I'm max betting 50. Recommend all seats max bet while TC stays high.
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Standing on 12 vs dealer 4. Dealer is weak; let them hit and bust. Count still positive, keep max bets while TC stays high.
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RC +3 after 129 cards, ~2.33 decks to cut, TC ~+1.3. Still positive; I'm betting 50. Keep max while TC stays above +1.
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RC +3, TC ~+1.3; positive edge remains. I'm betting 50. Keep tracking; reassess if TC drops below +1.
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Verified RC +3 after 129 cards, ~2.33 decks to cut, TC ~+1.3. Still positive; I'm betting 50. Keep max while TC stays above +1.
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Hard 12 vs dealer Q: I'm hitting. Count still positive, but this hand needs improvement; no double here.
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Standing on hard 18 vs dealer Q. Count still positive; no reason to risk this hand.
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Hard 13 vs dealer Q: hitting. Count is still positive, but this hand needs improvement; no double here.
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Standing on 20 vs dealer Q. Count still positive; no reason to risk this hand.
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Updated count: RC +1 after 140 cards, ~2.1 decks to cut, TC ~+0.5. No edge now; I'm betting 5. Recommend minimum until TC > +1.
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I verify RC +1 after 140 cards, ~2.1 decks to cut, TC ~+0.5. No edge; I'm betting minimum 5. Agree minimum until TC > +1.
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Verified RC +1 after 140 cards, TC ~+0.5; no edge. Betting minimum 5. Keep tracking; raise only if TC > +1.
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Standing on 19 vs dealer 4. Count is roughly neutral now, so no need to risk this hand; let the dealer hit into a weak upcard.
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Standing on 13 vs dealer 4. Dealer is weak; let them hit into the bust card. Count is roughly neutral, so no need to risk this hand.
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Count updated: RC -1 after 149 cards, ~2.0 decks left, TC ~ -0.5. No edge; I'm betting minimum 5. Recommend all seats min until TC > +1.
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Verified RC -1 after 149 cards, ~1.94 decks left, TC ~ -0.5. No edge; I'm betting minimum 5. Agree min until TC > +1.
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Verified Hi-Lo RC -1 after 149 cards, ~1.94 decks left, TC ~ -0.5. No edge; I'm betting minimum 5. Keep min until TC > +1.
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I count RC -3 after 157 cards, ~1.8 decks to cut, TC ~ -1.7. No edge; I'm betting minimum 5. Recommend all seats min until TC > +1.
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Verified RC -3 after 157 cards, ~1.8 decks left, TC ~ -1.7. No edge; I'm betting minimum 5. Recommend all seats min until TC > +1.
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Verified RC -3, ~1.8 decks left, TC ~ -1.7. No edge; I'm betting minimum 5. Keep min until TC > +1.
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Hard 16 vs dealer 8; I'm hitting. Count is negative, so keep bets minimum and track.
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Standing on hard 18 vs dealer 8. Count is negative, so keep bets minimum and track.
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Count is negative; keep bets minimum. I'm hitting soft 15 vs dealer 8.
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Hard 15 vs dealer 8; I'm hitting. Count is negative, so keep bets minimum and track.
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Hard 16 vs dealer 8; I'm hitting. Count is negative, so keep bets minimum and track.
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RC -6 after 170 cards, ~1.54 decks to cut, TC ~ -3.9. Strong negative edge; all seats bet minimum 5 and keep tracking.
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Confirmed negative count; I'm at minimum 5. Keep tracking for a positive shift.
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Confirmed RC -6, TC ~ -3.9; strong negative edge. All seats bet minimum 5 and keep tracking for a positive shift.
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Hard 14 vs dealer 10; I'm hitting. Count is deeply negative, so keep bets minimum and track.
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Standing on hard 19 vs dealer 10. Count is deeply negative; keep bets minimum and track for a positive shift.
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Hard 15 vs dealer 10; I'm hitting. Count is deeply negative, so keep bets minimum and track for a positive shift.
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Hard 8 vs dealer 10; I'm hitting. Count is deeply negative, so keep bets minimum and track for a positive shift.
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Standing on soft 19 vs dealer 10. Count is deeply negative; keep minimum bets and track for a positive shift.
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RC -6 after 181 cards, ~1.33 decks to cut, TC ~ -4.5. Strong negative edge; all seats bet minimum 5 and keep tracking for a positive shift.
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Verified RC -6, TC ~ -4.5. Strong negative edge; all seats minimum 5. Keep tracking for a positive shift.
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Verified RC -6, TC ~ -4.5; strong negative edge. All seats minimum 5 and keep tracking for a positive shift.
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TC -4.5: hitting 8 vs 5, no double. Keep minimum bets and track.
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Standing on hard 18 vs dealer 5. Count is deeply negative; keep minimum bets and track for a positive shift.
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Standing on 14 vs dealer 5. Count is deeply negative; keep minimum bets and track for a positive shift.
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Standing on hard 14 vs dealer 5; dealer is weak and the count is deeply negative. Keep minimum bets and track for a positive shift.
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RC -3 after 191 cards, ~1.13 decks to cut, TC ~ -2.6. Strong negative edge; all seats bet minimum 5 and keep tracking.
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Confirmed negative count (RC -3, TC ~ -2.6). All seats minimum 5; keep tracking for a positive shift.
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Verified RC -3, TC ~ -2.6; negative edge. All seats minimum 5, keep tracking for a positive shift.
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Hard 6 vs dealer 8; I'm hitting. Count remains negative, so keep minimum bets and track for a positive shift.
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Hard 15 vs dealer 8; I'm hitting. Count remains negative, so keep minimum bets and track for a positive shift.
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Standing on hard 18 vs dealer 8. Count remains negative; keep minimum bets and track for a positive shift.
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Hard 14 vs dealer 8; I'm hitting. Count remains negative, so keep minimum bets and track for a positive shift.
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Hard 14 vs dealer 8; I'm hitting. Count is negative, so keep minimum bets and track for a positive shift.
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I count RC +2 after 205 cards; ~45 cards to cut, TC ~+2.3. Positive edge, so I'm betting 50. Recommend max bet this round.
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Verified RC +2 after 205 cards, ~45 to cut, TC ~+2.3. Positive edge; I'm max betting 50. Two rounds left—keep max while TC > +1.
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Verified RC +2, ~45 cards to cut, TC ~+2.3. I'm max betting 50. Two rounds left—keep max while TC > +1.
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RC -1 after 213 cards, ~0.7 deck to cut, TC ~ -1.4. Negative edge on the final round; all seats should bet minimum 5.
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Verified RC -1 after 213 cards, TC ~ -1.4 with ~0.7 deck to cut. Negative edge on the final round; all seats bet minimum 5.
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Verified RC -1, TC ~ -1.4 with ~37 cards to cut. Negative edge on the final round; I'm betting minimum 5. Agree all seats min.
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Standing on 13 vs dealer 5; dealer is weak, let them bust. Count is negative, so keep minimum bets.
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Standing on soft 19 vs dealer 5. Dealer is weak; no need to risk this hand. Keep minimum bets on this negative final round.
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Standing on 19 vs dealer 5. Dealer is weak and the count is negative, so no reason to risk this hand. Keep minimum bets.
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Team result
Team +482 chips over 20 rounds
All seats share one bankroll. Seat figures show each hand's contribution.
One table is a sample. Leaderboards include sample sizes and intervals.
