In this channel, we will be exploring the math behind some of humankind's guilty pleasures. Please note that I am neither promoting these activities nor condemning them. My job is to inform, not to judge.
friendly intro video, describes himself as ex high school math teacher, then calls himself professor, so confused on his academic credentials.
@gohotboy7 күн бұрын
Rules: 1- Casino wins in long run , 2- avoid slot machines as poor odds, 3. avoid alcohol so you don't make impaired decisions, 4. bring a certain amount of money you are willing to lose in exchange for the entertainment of gambling. Do NOT use the ATM. 5. Don't bet your whole wad on one bet, bet smaller so at least you get some entertainment value. He explains a deck of cards and odds of getting a 6 is 4/52 = 1/13.
@gohotboy7 күн бұрын
I googled whether casino's allow you to bring a printed strategy card, and they largely do. If you play perfectly with the right guide for the type of table (dealer staying on all17+ or just hard 17+) then you stand your best chance of minimizing your losses. Each time the authors simple rules deviate from the guide, you give an extra advantage to the house. So, you will lose faster with his rules than with a printable guide. But it has merit over no guide at all. Remember in your video not to use a phrase like "EVERY chance the dealer downcard will be a 10". It is NOTEVERY chance, it is a certain fraction of chances. You know this.
@gohotboy7 күн бұрын
This is very bad advice. If you were flipping fair coins for a 5$ initial bet and lost the first 5 rounds, and won on the 6th, your gain is only $5 (160 -80-40-20-10-5). Blackjack is NOT equivalent to flipping fair coins, as the house always has an advantage, and tables have limits, which means you can't keep doubling your bet. Good way to lose everything by not remembering things are NOT 50/50. Just continue with your $5 bets and enjoy the ambiance.
@tarashoncharuk682219 күн бұрын
Thanks for making this video, too many other ones just list the rules mindlessly without any explanation, this is a good insight into what's behind the basic strategy rules. Obviously your strategy from this video is "less perfect", but I still liked how it covers the majority of hands with reasoning that is easy to remember.
@MikhoHadouАй бұрын
Mm
@bogeys12422 ай бұрын
Bad info at 19:10. He says the only thing that can beat your 19 is a 10 card. Nope. An Ace would beat you and push the other player with 21. In fact, if the Dealer has 21 it will be revealed right away and you lose without a chance to tie. And, yes, BJ is one of the worst games to play.
@lostinphil3 ай бұрын
This is terrible advice, Progressive betting is a very bad idea, you will always lose in the long run. Learn how to count and use basic strategy.
@themathematicsofvice16523 ай бұрын
In games of chance at a casino, you always lose in the long run no matter what you do, which is something I've said over and over in these videos. Thanks for the comments though!
@lostinphil3 ай бұрын
Given your rules, you will always lose in the long run 🤦
@lostinphil3 ай бұрын
You played that wrong, with the current count, hitting a 12-16 against a dealer 10 is a must!
@burakyldrm17384 ай бұрын
Is taking even money a good decision if you have Bj and the dealer has an ace?
@Lownwolf-sm5pyАй бұрын
Never, unless youre counting cards and the true count is 2 or higher
@denesdolor9757 ай бұрын
Can you calculate the basic strategy for pontoon where 10s are remove from the 6 decks.
@ImPhoRealz9 ай бұрын
I used this strategy with a 10k bankroll. You will eventually lose because of the table limit.
@SoulKingBK9 ай бұрын
Pro tip screen shot the tips and make them flash cards.
@SoulKingBK9 ай бұрын
Bro makes videos like he has 1 mill subs
@themathematicsofvice16529 ай бұрын
I appreciate that! Comments like this make me want to start making videos again
@SoulKingBK9 ай бұрын
This is the best video I’ve ever watched so well produced. I want you for every gambling game. Majong next so I can beat yakuza 0
@Andrew_Young11 ай бұрын
The first video in this series was great, but I'm not a fan of this one. First, you straight up said something false. You don't get the 3 to 2 payout on a ace and 10 value card after splitting aces, you would only get that payout on your FIRST two cards. I was hoping you were going to break down the mathematical reason why basic strategy works, but instead you just suggest your audience not follow basic strategy. So, this will lead to more money lost for people who actually listen to you. You ARE obviously very good at math, so I'm sure that's why you find this easier to learn than to look at a basic strategy chart, but speaking as a layman, I can guarantee this strategy is not easier than simply bringing your basic strategy chart to the table with you. So, following basic strategy would be both easier and would result in less money lost. Very disappointing!
@themathematicsofvice165211 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment!
@Andrew_Young11 ай бұрын
@@themathematicsofvice1652 Thank you for reading and responding to my comment! I especially like that you did that for a critical comment. It says a lot about your character!
@EricTanHold Жыл бұрын
What is the blackjack house edge if early surrender possible?
@Learner1144 Жыл бұрын
Is game of poker just logic ? (Love your vids , pls make more vids)
@themathematicsofvice1652 Жыл бұрын
Poker is an interesting combination of logic and intuition. On the one hand, probability is a big piece of it. On the other, it also involves social engineering. It's not enough to know the odds, you also have to know how to manipulate your fellow players. I'm bad at that personally. There will be more vids at some point, but my regular job and other channels have sadly been taking all of my time.
@Learner1144 Жыл бұрын
@@themathematicsofvice1652 you have other channels?
@themathematicsofvice1652 Жыл бұрын
Yep! I have a channel about games and a channel about math/computer science. You can find the gaming/d&d channel at KZread.com/gamingmathematically And you can find the math channel at professor-cunningham.com
@hyonkulee577 Жыл бұрын
This dude just started his gambling career, good luck with that Martingale...
@themathematicsofvice1652 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the engagement! It really helps my videos. <3
@andreandpaula Жыл бұрын
This is terrible
@themathematicsofvice1652 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the engagement boost!
@capmendonca Жыл бұрын
Except if some how the cards are from some magicians and can be changed
@themathematicsofvice1652 Жыл бұрын
True! A lot of casinos won't let the player touch the cards for exactly that reason, and there are cameras pointed at every table.
@Savagemister2 жыл бұрын
Basic strategy chart isn't that hard to memorize. I got it solid in my brain in a few weeks. If you're only doubling against a 4, 5, and 6, you're missing out on extra money. With a 9 yes, but on a ten or eleven, should be doubling more. You'll win more. And if math is your thing, just go ahead and learn to count cards.
@themathematicsofvice16522 жыл бұрын
I will be doing a video on counting cards! Personally I think counting cards isn't worth it because you need a very high initial bank roll in order to make the odds any different, and it ruins the fun of the game for me. Also, memorization is fine, but this is a channel about math.
@Savagemister2 жыл бұрын
10:14, that's backwards
@mathdemigod81622 жыл бұрын
It's arbitrary
@Savagemister2 жыл бұрын
More often than not, in casinos, the dealer's first card is face up and the second is the hole card. Well, that I've seen anyway.
@CoachMediz19922 жыл бұрын
So you use martingale
@richardgarira2 жыл бұрын
Great explanation
@themathematicsofvice16522 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@Raj-tn5xu2 жыл бұрын
Nice Explanation....
@bookmaster36992 жыл бұрын
Very good videos, thx
@donjour692 жыл бұрын
3:29 🧢 "if you make the right decision" so the (~) symbol is supposed to represent an unfixed/ fluctuating house edge? lol any given hand in cards is dependent on the previous deal. disregarding table rules a player can play suboptimal strategy or other players can influence the hand increasing the house edge stupendously in blackjack
@themathematicsofvice16522 жыл бұрын
Yep! If you make the wrong choices, you can increase the house edge, and you can take advantage of the fluctuating probabilities by counting cards. That'll be a future video, when I have the time :)
@themathematicsofvice16522 жыл бұрын
At 06:03 I say $315 instead of $155 based on an earlier, incorrect calculation. At 07:01, I say "5 to 2" when I meant "3 to 2." It annoys me that I didn't catch these.
@JohnSmith-kr9bg3 жыл бұрын
Can someone explain how it's possible to consistently lose 6:1 hands wen I play rng blackjack??? Surely this is a fix!? Guaranteed the dealer will 4-5 hands in a row but I'm lucky to 2 in a row. This doesn't seem "random" to me!?
@RolandoAvilaallin2 жыл бұрын
Over a large hand sample size these win/loss streaks occur. To keep the house edge to just 0.5%, play on tables with favourable rules and execute basic strategy perfectly.
@Savagemister2 жыл бұрын
In the short run, anything can happen. An hour later, you might have won 5 or more in a row.
@MX-CO4 ай бұрын
I have found times where like you I've lost 5-6 in a row , even 10 in a row a few times, Now to try to avoid that. I watch for awhile and if it seems like the dealer is winning more than losing, not breaking much and seems to be making their hand a lot. I don't play there, another rule I set for myself is if I lose 4 hands back to back I walk away from that table, instead of hoping it's gonna get better. So far I've won several times with this method. Dealers seem to have hot and cold streaks and you definitely want to avoid their hot streaks
@paulklemer3 жыл бұрын
Never chase your gambling loss.... it's a trap and you will lose more
@GamingMathematically3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely correct.
@paulklemer3 жыл бұрын
I went over 21 many times
@chrisschoenthal37253 жыл бұрын
Way to slip the Picard quote in there! ;)
@themathematicsofvice16523 жыл бұрын
The captain is very wise, and his words are doubly wise when speaking of games of chance.
@emberseves19183 жыл бұрын
Casinos are mostly illegal for Koreans in Korea (one exception) but allowed for people with other passports in Korea. I sat down at one blackjack table one time at one of these casinos as my only blackjack experience. I noticed too late that the minimum bet was $50 and was already dealt in. I don't remember the cards, but I lost that one hand and quit. These places are mostly for rich traveling business people not teachers like me.
@themathematicsofvice16523 жыл бұрын
It's kind of shady that they dealt you cards before you placed your bet.
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friendly intro video, describes himself as ex high school math teacher, then calls himself professor, so confused on his academic credentials.
Rules: 1- Casino wins in long run , 2- avoid slot machines as poor odds, 3. avoid alcohol so you don't make impaired decisions, 4. bring a certain amount of money you are willing to lose in exchange for the entertainment of gambling. Do NOT use the ATM. 5. Don't bet your whole wad on one bet, bet smaller so at least you get some entertainment value. He explains a deck of cards and odds of getting a 6 is 4/52 = 1/13.
I googled whether casino's allow you to bring a printed strategy card, and they largely do. If you play perfectly with the right guide for the type of table (dealer staying on all17+ or just hard 17+) then you stand your best chance of minimizing your losses. Each time the authors simple rules deviate from the guide, you give an extra advantage to the house. So, you will lose faster with his rules than with a printable guide. But it has merit over no guide at all. Remember in your video not to use a phrase like "EVERY chance the dealer downcard will be a 10". It is NOTEVERY chance, it is a certain fraction of chances. You know this.
This is very bad advice. If you were flipping fair coins for a 5$ initial bet and lost the first 5 rounds, and won on the 6th, your gain is only $5 (160 -80-40-20-10-5). Blackjack is NOT equivalent to flipping fair coins, as the house always has an advantage, and tables have limits, which means you can't keep doubling your bet. Good way to lose everything by not remembering things are NOT 50/50. Just continue with your $5 bets and enjoy the ambiance.
Thanks for making this video, too many other ones just list the rules mindlessly without any explanation, this is a good insight into what's behind the basic strategy rules. Obviously your strategy from this video is "less perfect", but I still liked how it covers the majority of hands with reasoning that is easy to remember.
Mm
Bad info at 19:10. He says the only thing that can beat your 19 is a 10 card. Nope. An Ace would beat you and push the other player with 21. In fact, if the Dealer has 21 it will be revealed right away and you lose without a chance to tie. And, yes, BJ is one of the worst games to play.
This is terrible advice, Progressive betting is a very bad idea, you will always lose in the long run. Learn how to count and use basic strategy.
In games of chance at a casino, you always lose in the long run no matter what you do, which is something I've said over and over in these videos. Thanks for the comments though!
Given your rules, you will always lose in the long run 🤦
You played that wrong, with the current count, hitting a 12-16 against a dealer 10 is a must!
Is taking even money a good decision if you have Bj and the dealer has an ace?
Never, unless youre counting cards and the true count is 2 or higher
Can you calculate the basic strategy for pontoon where 10s are remove from the 6 decks.
I used this strategy with a 10k bankroll. You will eventually lose because of the table limit.
Pro tip screen shot the tips and make them flash cards.
Bro makes videos like he has 1 mill subs
I appreciate that! Comments like this make me want to start making videos again
This is the best video I’ve ever watched so well produced. I want you for every gambling game. Majong next so I can beat yakuza 0
The first video in this series was great, but I'm not a fan of this one. First, you straight up said something false. You don't get the 3 to 2 payout on a ace and 10 value card after splitting aces, you would only get that payout on your FIRST two cards. I was hoping you were going to break down the mathematical reason why basic strategy works, but instead you just suggest your audience not follow basic strategy. So, this will lead to more money lost for people who actually listen to you. You ARE obviously very good at math, so I'm sure that's why you find this easier to learn than to look at a basic strategy chart, but speaking as a layman, I can guarantee this strategy is not easier than simply bringing your basic strategy chart to the table with you. So, following basic strategy would be both easier and would result in less money lost. Very disappointing!
Thank you for your comment!
@@themathematicsofvice1652 Thank you for reading and responding to my comment! I especially like that you did that for a critical comment. It says a lot about your character!
What is the blackjack house edge if early surrender possible?
Is game of poker just logic ? (Love your vids , pls make more vids)
Poker is an interesting combination of logic and intuition. On the one hand, probability is a big piece of it. On the other, it also involves social engineering. It's not enough to know the odds, you also have to know how to manipulate your fellow players. I'm bad at that personally. There will be more vids at some point, but my regular job and other channels have sadly been taking all of my time.
@@themathematicsofvice1652 you have other channels?
Yep! I have a channel about games and a channel about math/computer science. You can find the gaming/d&d channel at KZread.com/gamingmathematically And you can find the math channel at professor-cunningham.com
This dude just started his gambling career, good luck with that Martingale...
Thank you for the engagement! It really helps my videos. <3
This is terrible
Thank you for the engagement boost!
Except if some how the cards are from some magicians and can be changed
True! A lot of casinos won't let the player touch the cards for exactly that reason, and there are cameras pointed at every table.
Basic strategy chart isn't that hard to memorize. I got it solid in my brain in a few weeks. If you're only doubling against a 4, 5, and 6, you're missing out on extra money. With a 9 yes, but on a ten or eleven, should be doubling more. You'll win more. And if math is your thing, just go ahead and learn to count cards.
I will be doing a video on counting cards! Personally I think counting cards isn't worth it because you need a very high initial bank roll in order to make the odds any different, and it ruins the fun of the game for me. Also, memorization is fine, but this is a channel about math.
10:14, that's backwards
It's arbitrary
More often than not, in casinos, the dealer's first card is face up and the second is the hole card. Well, that I've seen anyway.
So you use martingale
Great explanation
Glad it was helpful!
Nice Explanation....
Very good videos, thx
3:29 🧢 "if you make the right decision" so the (~) symbol is supposed to represent an unfixed/ fluctuating house edge? lol any given hand in cards is dependent on the previous deal. disregarding table rules a player can play suboptimal strategy or other players can influence the hand increasing the house edge stupendously in blackjack
Yep! If you make the wrong choices, you can increase the house edge, and you can take advantage of the fluctuating probabilities by counting cards. That'll be a future video, when I have the time :)
At 06:03 I say $315 instead of $155 based on an earlier, incorrect calculation. At 07:01, I say "5 to 2" when I meant "3 to 2." It annoys me that I didn't catch these.
Can someone explain how it's possible to consistently lose 6:1 hands wen I play rng blackjack??? Surely this is a fix!? Guaranteed the dealer will 4-5 hands in a row but I'm lucky to 2 in a row. This doesn't seem "random" to me!?
Over a large hand sample size these win/loss streaks occur. To keep the house edge to just 0.5%, play on tables with favourable rules and execute basic strategy perfectly.
In the short run, anything can happen. An hour later, you might have won 5 or more in a row.
I have found times where like you I've lost 5-6 in a row , even 10 in a row a few times, Now to try to avoid that. I watch for awhile and if it seems like the dealer is winning more than losing, not breaking much and seems to be making their hand a lot. I don't play there, another rule I set for myself is if I lose 4 hands back to back I walk away from that table, instead of hoping it's gonna get better. So far I've won several times with this method. Dealers seem to have hot and cold streaks and you definitely want to avoid their hot streaks
Never chase your gambling loss.... it's a trap and you will lose more
Absolutely correct.
I went over 21 many times
Way to slip the Picard quote in there! ;)
The captain is very wise, and his words are doubly wise when speaking of games of chance.
Casinos are mostly illegal for Koreans in Korea (one exception) but allowed for people with other passports in Korea. I sat down at one blackjack table one time at one of these casinos as my only blackjack experience. I noticed too late that the minimum bet was $50 and was already dealt in. I don't remember the cards, but I lost that one hand and quit. These places are mostly for rich traveling business people not teachers like me.
It's kind of shady that they dealt you cards before you placed your bet.
I didnt say “heck”.
Neither did I.