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Statistical Methods used in developing "Basic Strategy" or "Zero Memory Strategy"
rules for playing blackjack are defined and demonstrated for the player's options
of standing, drawing, doubling, pair splitting, insurance, and surrender.
One-dimensional card-counting strategies are used to identify decks that are
favorable to the player so that the player can determine when to increase his bet
size and to identify when it is profitable to modify the playing strategy to deviate
from the "Basic Strategy." Correlation coefficients are used for evaluating betting
efficiency and strategic playing variation efficiency. Proper and error-free
application of the best one-level card counting strategy can produce a player's
expected gain near 2% of the amount wagered, in the absence of dealer cheating.
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