I would like to get a computer program, for blackjack using Windows 95`, with the following features:
1). Choice of number of decks.
2). Limited ability to change the rules, As hit or stand on soft 17.
3). Can play one or two hands.
4). Can be used for counting practice.
5). Is interesting to play.
It would be a plus if the program would mention when the percentage play was not chosen.
What program would you suggest and where is available?
It meets you criteria, and the price is right.
I use both Sage and Casino Verite'. I think Verite's skill drills and play tracking (how well you played the strategy selected) are far superior, but it is about 3X the price. You can download test versions of both and try them out. If you want to test your own counts and find out the best strategy, Sage's built in facility is much better than the (pricey again) add-in for Verite. I find Sage easier, too, when testing specific situations (you can define the shoe so that it is depleted of certain cards to see how it changes things). So, for testing, I'd suggest Sage. For practice (and tracking your progress), I'd suggest Verite. The voluminous reports Verite generates are very helpful.
I am a new and so far sucessful card counter (hi-lo/indexes from minus 2 to +5) I use the sage software and highly recommend it. I also recommend going ahead and paying the money for the upgade version. It allows you to set up the system you wish to learn and then tutors and corrects you through the learning process. The running and true count are always available to back you your counting. It has evaluation software to compute the indexes for the exact game you wish to learn. It is well thought out and has everything a new or experienced counter could need to hone him/her self to razor sharpness,,,good luck...and thanks for all the valuable information you guys have provided during the last 6 months of my neophite counting.
