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I made a blackjack scalable game simulation with configurable decision matrix, bet scheme, and card counting rule configs (1 simple file).

The software isnt novel, so I did it for myself both as a personal proof of concept of my blackjack years, and as an exercise to poke corners of my cpp knowledge base, google mock and google test knowledge base.

Its a phase 0 core tech tho for a vidya Im making that I really really hope I make time for this year.

Ill follow up if I manage to get a demo available before end of summer. After my sprint in the career hustle over the last 7 years I need to do some self care and I feel this is the outlet.




Couple of questions, feel free to correct my assumptions as I've only ever played backjack casually at a casino after a conference.

- I'm guessing that the configurable decision matrix is only of use because of the card counting right? Because I was under the impression that there is already a "perfect" blackjack strategy (that the casinos even give you as an instructional card because they have their house edge anyway) assuming standard rules and no counting whatsoever.

- is the bet scheme for kelly criterion so you can figure out how long on average your bankroll would exist given a certain amount of counting?

- is this a way to figure out how to play to maximise your drinks comps in Vegas given a certain bankroll? :-) /s

Looking forward to seeing your videos posted.




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