JackBot Improvement Opportunity

[Thadius856]

I love your work, Bob. Always have. But could we get an option to prevent the auto from doubling down? It's so annoying to have 11, the auto doubles, and you draw a 3 while the dealer beats you with a soft 17. Most of us don't care about the tokens anyway -- just the badge. I've heard a few people asking for an "always split option", too, though I don't see the point in it.

[Jeffer]

From talking to Bob, he used standard BlackJack Strategy for the game. I watched it play for an hour yesterday and saw no deviations.  The auto works perfectly.

Honest and truly,this strategy has been tested and will result in the highest number of wins for the player.  That doesn't mean you're going to win every hand.  But in the long run, you should do better than not.

[Jeffer]

That is a good point.  No one's gonna get rich off the game.  Tokens are secondary to badge progress. 

[Homer]

I love the strategy it currently uses but that's my personal opinion. You think the casino will let me in with it? :P

[Jeffer]

As long as you're not counting cards, Basic Strategy is A-OK at casinos. O0

But I don't think they'll allow an auto   ;).

[texan]

I for one love this jackbot...I never realizes just how bad i sucked at blackjack lol...But then along came this lil proggie and I'm moving right on up those ranks like theres nutting to it.  I have always ordered from badghelp and will continue to so so..they make the best O0
Hugs
Beth

[Homer]

As long as you're not counting cards, Basic Strategy is A-OK at casinos. O0

But I don't think they'll allow an auto   ;).

Well, I guess I'll just have to bring Dustin Hoffman with me then. :P

[LustyPirateWench]

As long as you're not counting cards, Basic Strategy is A-OK at casinos. O0

But I don't think they'll allow an auto   ;).

Well, I guess I'll just have to bring Dustin Hoffman with me then. :P

Wapner at 5... time to go to KMart...

[Homer]

Queens.....lots of queens. :D

[Homer]

I think you would have a better chance by entering my contest. I doubt badgehelp would let you trade auto for another one. If they did that everyone would have a reason they wanted to trade it in. That's like telling Microsoft I don't like Windows 98 anymore, you can have it back now give me XP for free.

[susanal]

 ;D ;D ;) love it . good one. thanks flowerpot53

[Thadius856]

Would 'always split' make more sense if the rock was already at the very bottom? :)

[RocknRollGirl]

'Always split' does not make sense at any point.

JackBot uses the best split strategy available based on actual probabilities. The rule of large numbers means JackBot's split strategy will advance you faster over the long run than an 'always split' strategy will over the long run.

JackBot is a great auto Bob, so do not let anyone tell you different either.  I has taken me to rank 22 in less then 2 days.  Good Going Bob...... O0
Bree

[BadgeHelpOscar]

We know we have the best stuff around....we just like to kick around some ideas

[RocknRollGirl]

We know we have the best stuff around....we just like to kick around some ideas

Did I say something wrong Oscar......if I did I am very sorry.  I just wanted to tell Bob how I liked the auto I did not mean to say anything wrong.  SORRY..... :'( :'(

[RocknRollGirl]

Thank you Bob, I feel much better now and I will spread the word. ;)

[homelessdog]

Disabling double down is a good idea.  I've stopped doubling down in my own games for that very reason.  50 extra tokens isn't really worth a missed opportunity for advancement. 

I always split 10s when the dealer has a 4, 5 or 6 and my rock is at the bottom.  Odds are good that'll he will bust and I'll advance four.  If not, I haven't lost any progress. 

[Thadius856]

Of course the probabilities suggeset a general trend to losing tokens when playing BlackJack. How do you think casinos make their money? It definately isn't on the buffets.

[Jeffer]

I noticed you mentioned 50 tokens. The probabilities predict an overall token loss from game play (even if only a small loss). I suggest you drop your bet down to 5 tokens.

I thnk that with the guaranteed 3 to 2 win for a "Five card Charley" there is likely a very very small positive expectation.  Normal BJ rules don't include that though, so It will take a while to confirm. 

[homelessdog]

One other small thing i noticed is that Jackbot will always stand on a Soft 19 or 20, even if you have four cards in your hand....  In other words it doesn't go for a 5-card Charley even when it's guaranteed.

For example, if you have a: 2, 4, 2, Ace.  That's either 9 or 19 points.  Now if you Stand, you will either win and advance two spaces, or you will lose and go back one space.  But, if you hit, you are guaranteed to get a 5-Card Charley and advance three or four spaces guaranteed. 

I know it's not really important, but just something to note for possible future upgrades.  Overall I'm very happy with the auto and have registered my copy.