BJStrike 3.0 blackjack software, new release

I have just released a new version of BJStrike blackjack simulation and practice software. BJStrike runs natively on all major operating systems including Linux, Max OS X, Windows and Unix operating systems. BJStrikes combines simulation, index generation, hand analysis, deck segment manipulation and card counting practice modules into one package. For information and demo versions please visit: http://www.dftsimulab.com/bjstrike/

Major new features in version 3.0:

• A computer perfect play module has been added that enables evaluation of playing efficiency of multi-parameter card counting systems


• A basic strategy engine has been added that can generate composition dependent basic strategy for any deck composition and rule variations supported using a single button click


• Practice mode: Corrective playing/betting actions and notifications can now use all card counting strategies supported in the simulator as well as computer perfect play


• Several new user templates and examples have been added. BJStrike comes with a comprehensive 120 page reference manual that describes the methodologies and all the options in details


• For demo purpose, on-line simulation and index generation is available for HiLo for a subset of options for free at:
  http://www.dftsimulab.com/bjstrike/simulation/main.html


• Free upgrade to version 3.0 is available for license holders of version 2.x

I tried to download your demo using MAC OSX and got an un-openeable .dmg file.

OK, sorry about that. I have regenerated the dmg file of the demo version and the download should work now. I assume you are running Mac OS 10.3 or later.

/Karl D

Bjstrike is no lightweight quickie.

Would you like to generate indices as close to perfect as human intellect and technological innovation permits?

Would like to (if I've read the original post in this thread correctly) calculate the PE for the set of indices you've decided upon?

Would you like to use a simulation program that comes with actual, useable documentation? Ever try to teach yourself to use a complex simulation program that LACKED it, because the developer had become so intimate with his program that he'd decided that no documentation was required as the program was now "intuitive"?

Would you like to use a simulation program that provides sample data input sets so you can set up yours in mimicry, using your parameters, in minimal time.

Would you like to have a program that includes (it appears) a commitment to lifetime upgrades for the originaal price?

Bjstrike is the program I would have written for myself, if I were smart enough, if I'd the time. My time has value, if only to me. It was among the best uses for $100 I've found. I guess it all depends how seriously you take things.

I want to thank Karl for his work. After THIRTY YEARS of twenty-one, bjstrike has shown me things I had not previously known. And I'm still seeing new stuff.

I am VERY interested in these new capacities and will be emailing the developer shortly.

Thanks for your comments, I'm glad to hear you find the software useful.

Nanuck wrote:
"Would you like to have a program that includes (it appears) a commitment to lifetime upgrades for the originaal price?"

Life-time free upgrades is indeed the commitment for BJStrike. My philosophy is that anyone who has ordered earlier versions has contributed to the development costs and should therefore not be penalized by additional fees for newer more feature-rich versions if he/she wants to upgrade. These products as well as the documentation are always under development with new features being added based on need and suggestions from users.

"I am VERY interested in these new capacities and will be emailing the developer shortly."

Please, email your request for upgrade to the contact info in the link below. I usually go over the list of addresses I have and send out notification emails on new releases but people change e-mail so I may not be able to get in touch with everyone.