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Casinos always have many myths of "getting rich overnight."
Among many legendary activities, mathematicians becoming gods are the most convincing.
In 2012, there was a legend of "19 Australian mathematicians gambling together, winning 15.6 billion," but it was quickly proven to be fake news.
So, can mathematics really make people invincible in the casino?
Yes, as long as you choose the right game.
In the casino, there is seldom true fairness, and the house always has a slightly higher winning edge. However, in many games, there is a way to achieve a 49% winning rate through probability calculations.
That game is Blackjack, the professional gambler's expertise.
Compared to games like Texas Hold'em and slot machines, Blackjack is much more approachable. In Poker, two joker cards are removed, and the remaining cards 2 to 9 are worth 2 to 9 points, while 10, J, Q, K are worth 10 points, and A can be worth 1 or 11 points depending on the situation.
The rules of the game are simple: the two sides add up the points of their cards, and the winner is determined by comparing the total.
The total points can be at most 21 points. If it exceeds 21 points, it's a "bust," resulting in immediate failure. If the numbers are the same, it's a tie.
However, in Blackjack, which has casino characteristics, the rules are more complex.
The game has a dealer and players, and all players only need to compete against the dealer.
Usually, the dealer will face 5 to 7 players on a semi-circular table because poker cards are generally two decks or more.
The dealer is provided by the casino, and each player decides their chips for a single round, then the game begins!
In the first round, each player and the dealer receive two initial cards, one face up and one face down.
Afterward, players can choose to take a card (Hit) or end their turn (Stand).
Of course, if the situation is favorable, they can choose to double their bet and take a card (Double).
There is also a situation where if the two initial cards are the same, they can split them, place an additional bet, and replenish them to two cards again, equivalent to playing two rounds in one (Split).
If the situation is not good, some casinos allow players to choose to surrender (Surrender).
After all players finish their turn, the dealer reveals their cards and operates according to the rules: if the total is equal to or greater than 17, they don't take a card; otherwise, they take cards until the total is 17, and if they bust, all players win.
Blackjack may not seem complicated, feeling more like a game of luck.
But in reality, it's not. The fun of Blackjack is much like a Rubik's Cube. When you don't understand, you can only play casually, but once you grasp the formula, it's like opening the door to a new world.
As a game that mathematicians have always bullied, it definitely has its vulnerable side. |
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Post time 30-12-2023 12:30:41