Welcome to "The Mathematics of Blackjack" website. It is sometimes tough to know where to begin. A logical layout to one person can be confusing to another. So, if you find that something is displayed poorly on your browser or if you have a suggestion for improvement, then please click on the "Webmaster" link on the left of the browser page and email your idea(s) to me. I would really appreciate the feedback.

Home:
The home page is the first right-hand page displayed upon entry to the math site. It is being constantly updated with links to new articles.

Feature Articles:
The articles in this section have been formally published in journals or have been presented at an International Gambling Conference. Thanks goes to each of the contributors for granting permission to post. Each article pertains to the mathematics of Blackjack and has in its own way furthered our knowledge of the game.

Table of Contents:
This is the heart of the "The Mathematics of Blackjack" website. From this page you can link to various topics in seven categories (Mathematics, Betting Strategies, Counting Strategies, Playing Strategies, Consequences, and Reference).

Under each category, you'll find links to various sub-topics and most sub-topics will have further links to specific articles. The articles feature discussions, mathematical proofs, explanations and discussion with experts on various subjects of math and blackjack.

To save time in searching, the most recent topic has a graphic image entitled "New" that is used to indicate which link to click on to read the most recent article that has been posted. Check out your favorite topics -- I hope you'll be impressed.

Math Discussion:
Because mathematics has a tendency to frighten off some people, the "Math Discussion" board was added specifically for people to discuss the mathematics of blackjack. It is intended as a place for beginners to be able to ask questions without fear of embarrassment.

Comput'n Talk:
Math is not the only subject that has a tendency to frighten off some people. The "Comput'n Talk" discussion board was added so that people would have a place to ask questions about the blackjack software programs that are available on the market and to also discuss various alrgorithms that have been written about the the game of blackjack. It is intended as a place for beginners to be able to ask questions without fear of embarrassment.

Sim Discussion:
The "Sim Discussion" board is a place to ask questions about simulations and simulators. If you want to have a sim run, then ask here ( making sure to specify all the appropriate conditions ) and hopefully someone will be willing to run one for you. If you have a question about how a simulator works, then ask here. This is also the place to ask if you have a question about the what features a simulator has, or if you have suggestions for new features that you would like to see added to an existing sim.

The Novice Corner:
"The Novice Corner" is specifically for people that have an interest, but do not have the necessary mathematical or blackjack background to understand many of the other math articles on this site. If you have a particular topic of interest, just let me know. The simpler, the better.

What's New:
Clicking on the "What's New" link in the left-hand frame will take you to a chronological listing of articles that have been posted in the last couple of months on the math site. Each listing has a link that you can click to quickly take you to the article instead of having to search through the "Table of Contents" to find it.

Workshop: and/or Shuffle Tracking:
This is a secured area for those who are comfortable with advanced math and want to brainstorm and collaborate with others about the more mathematically complicated aspects of the game. This is also an area where long-term projects can be discussed. In fact many of the questions posed will require considerable time and thought.

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GUIDELINES FOR ACCESS TO THE WORKSHOP AND/OR SHUFFLE TRACKING AREA.

To gain access to the Workshop, one must be qualified in sections I(a or b), II(a or b), and III.

Ia) have advanced math skills and prove this through posting (see Appendix A, Section 1) or through a previous major contribution to the "Mathematics of Blackjack" non-interactive area..

or

Ib) have advanced computer programming skills and prove this through posting (see Appendix A, Section 2). Posting computer programs relating to BJ or the math of BJ, or explanations of code snipits that relate to blackjack or the underlying mathematics of blackjack will qualify.

and

IIa) ask me. I will forward the request to the other contributors (see item III).

or

IIb) be asked at the request or suggestion of myself or the other contributors.

and

III) not be refused access by either myself, or by two or more contributors. In other words, an individual does not have to be voted in by other contributors to gain access to the Workshop area, but they can be refused access, if either myself or if at least two other contributors disagree with the individual being granted access.

IV) It should go without saying that continued participation in the Workshop is contingent on good behavior. An individual's access rights can be revoked by either myself, or at the recommendation of two or more other contributors.

Appendix A:

Section 1) One must have contributed "regular posts" (see Section 3) to either the "The Mathematics of Blackjack" website, to the Green Chip area on bj21, to rgbm.or another bulletin board or newsgroup. These posts must clearly indicate a solid understanding of the mathematics of blackjack.

Section 2) One must have contributed "regular posts" (see Section 3) to either the "The Mathematics of Blackjack" website, to the theory page on bj21, to rgbm.or another bulletin board or newsgroup indicating a solid understanding of programming or computer science as it relates to Blackjack.

Section 3) The term "regular posts" means no fewer than two quality posts per month over a period of six months.

Site Tour:
If you look on the left hand side of the browser screen, you will find several links. For instance, clicking on the "Site Tour" link brings you to this page. Each of the links on the left of the browser takes you to a different section of the math site. The math site is in its infancy and is constantly changing. The "Site Tour" page has been added to explain in general terms the site layout for any newcomers and to explain any structural changes for those who drop by on a regular basis.

Links:
The "Links" page provides a collection of Mathematical and Blackjack links that may be of interest. The "Links" page is not meant to be a comprehensive listing of every possible mathematical and blackjack website. Rather, it is meant to provide a person with links to sites that in turn are interesting and informative.

Feedback:

The feedback link has been provided for any responses that pertain to the quality of the site. In other words, if there is a technical problem on one of the pages, or if you like the site and would like to forward your comments to someone who appreciates the feedback, then this is the link to use.

NOTE: Please post comments directed at the content material or questions that pertain to the mathematics of the game on the Discussion board.
 

And that's it!

Just remember that if you find yourself somewhere and you're not quite sure how you got there, or whether you'd like to stay, all you have to do is click on one of the links displayed on the left to bring you back to one of the main sections.

Now, just click on either the "Table of Contents" or the "What's New" link on the left to take you to more links pertaining to  "The Mathematics of Blackjack." Or click on the "Math Discussion" or "Conput'n Talk" link if you wish to ask or answer a question pertaining to the mathematics or software of blackjack.

And above all, Enjoy!