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authorEric L. Hernes <erich@FreeBSD.org>1996-08-16 13:28:47 +0000
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+From The README:
+
+ Xblackjack is a MOTIF/OLIT based tool constructed to get you ready for the
+ casino. It was inspired by a book called "Beat the Dealer" by Edward O.
+ Thorp, Ph.D. of UCLA. A number of important statistics are maintained for
+ display, and used by the program to implement Thorp's "Complete Point System"
+ (high-low system).
+
+ Beginners can learn a basic strategy which doesn't require counting. The
+ best strategy employs a simple card counting technique which can be used to
+ distinguish favorable situations. Avid players can learn to compute Thorp's
+ high-low index, which takes the number of unseen cards into account.
+
+ The index is used by the program to suggest a bet, indicate when you should
+ buy insurance, and whether you should stand or hit, etc. You can test the
+ strategy using a slider to control "autoplay mode". Pressing the message
+ button below the playing area provides hints; the current count, index
+ and strategy table are revealed.
+
+eric.
+erich@FreeBSD.org