[Blackjack] Counting Cards

While not mentioned, it is frowned upon to count cards at the casino. Are we allowed to count cards in our code? It will make knowing what to play and how much to stake in the final stages of the game that much more predictable!

Can we hold an array or dealt cards?

Why wouldnt it be allowed?

Hi!
As far as I understand the rules, the following will prevent us from storing the dealt cards in an external file:

So how could one remember the cards played?

CU
maxhb

how about... like variables?

An internal array.
On every execution of the script, a new deck is shuffeld; and then you can start counting till the end of the script (or till you are broke) ;)

You may count cards, we're not a casino

It's true that you may not write to files, but this contest is somewhat different from the previous, as it's not run from a webserver and gets executed once per n decks. So, you may easily keep track of the cards that were played.

Heh, looks like I'm going to have to read up on card counting techniques So far I just made a display, for my convenience... http://zsector.com/scripts/blackjack.php

Ooh that looks nice

for some reason i can't get the logic right in my head... i keep generating infinite loops and all that wonderful kind of stuff... *offers jeff his first born for a peek at his little helper there*

Nice page however if you bust it doesn't matter what the dealer does so both of you busting would never occur. so if your hand is greater then 21 you lose. There is no other cards that would get drawn.

It seems in this version of the game if you bust, the dealer keeps drawing according to his rules. If you both bust, it's a tie.
Q,6 (16) HIT Q,6,10 (26) BUST
Dealer: 4 A K 10 (25) BUST
The dealer keeps drawing after his first 2 cards although you have already busted. Your bet is refunded.

Oh and Oracle, sorry but I don't need any kids right now