The boat that I play at has 6deck, DAS, H17, no RSA. When I have 11 vs an ACE, I've been hitting. In December's issue of Casino Player Henry Tamburin says to double 11 vs Ace in a shoe game where a dealer hits a soft 17. I then went to blackjackinfo.com and yes indeed I've been playing that wrong.
I'm not quite sure why I'm posting this but I think its to get feedback on how others play that hand.
Like you I have been hitting 11 vs A, (likely at the same boat as the rules are the same) Did you find out what the advantage of doubling is compared to hitting? I have been playing KO and it calls for hitting and not doubling.
Nifty
Best bet is to double of course, of you can use an index number (i believe -4 is the number) and double above that. Check my "understanding KO" article for more detail, I think it's still around here somewhere.
Doubling 11 v. ace is a full 1.2% better than hitting. Actually, that's not such a close play, after all.
Don
Actually I do have a copy of Understanding KO but I believe there is a typo in the copy I have. Where it says A vs A I think it was supposed to be 11 vs A. But after your last reply, it is now clear. Thanks
Nifty
I will always HIT an 11 vs A, here's why .. you know that if the dealer has an ACE UP, he does not have BJ - no 10s in the hole. Fine, but did you know that that an ACE UP has only a 16-20% chance of busting .. and where the rules say that the dealer must hit S17's, the ACE UP will hit 19-21 about 50% of the time. Therefore, doubling down is very risky, so I just HIT. Although if you're a counter and know that lots of 10s are coming - its your choice.
