End-game vs the cut card

Anyone use strategy in attempt to get one more round of play?

Specifically, in a +EV count when the cut card is near, if a play is very close on Stand/Hit, probably worth Standing or Surrendering to save a burnt card late in the shoe (b4 the cut card). Should be worth it to get one extra +EV round.

Also, if you're sure the cut card is coming on the next round, s/b worth it to spread to Two Hands in a +EV environment. Penetration will then go a little deeper.

I don't think it's a good idea to make a poor basic strategy play that could cost you a big bet to get another hand. In addition it may not get you another round.

If I'm not already playing two hands I will play two if I know there is one more hand left or two.
Robbie

You might have a 3% advantage at the cut card...but not hitting something might cost you much much more. It's often not a tradeoff you will want to make. If you're right at the index and you know it's a wash of a decision then you probably should err on the side of hitting if the shoe is negative and err on the side of standing if it's a positive shoe. Aside from that unless you know how quickly the edge changes as you're above or below a certain True Count you might be giving up far more than you'd gain by preserving another round in the shoe...not to mention that the shoe might not end regardless of what you do in which case you'd be making a mistake for nothing.

I wouldn't use strategy sacrifices if you have a big bet out (too expensive) but it happens very often that a negative count becomes suddenly positive at the end of the shoe and in that case it's certainly justified to stand on say 15v10 with your small bet.
When you know that the cut card is going to come out you should cover as many boxes as you can get away with. This is actually my favourite play. As you said correctly, there is a double effect of getting more money on the table and getting deeper into the deck.

Francis Salmon

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I'll give u a great anecdote from recent play. Was playing on one of the boats. One of the procedures is they announce "Last 3 hands."

Count is very +EV. I have two sizable bets out, very late in the shoe. Cut card comes out. Dealer has blackjack! Dammit, I figure that's end of day for me. Why even bother playing 2 rounds off top of re-shuffle?

Dealer says "We can play it right here." I didn't even have the exact count, but knew it was very good. I put two big bets out. Can get away w/ even more here, b/c everyone is pushing in on last few bets of the day.

Dealer even checks the tray to make sure there are enuf cards remaining. Going very deep. I was two big bets, and then win 2 big again on final hand. Very, very good.

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If you're aware of the specific dealer's cut avg, can be helpful.

Sometimes u can see the cut card. Often, it's blocked.

I did eliminate an extra round by playing two spots once. So, not perfect.