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Blackjack Training Software from DeepNet Technologies
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BJ21 has completed a review of a suite of Blackjack training software applications by DeepNet Technologies (http://www.HandheldBlackjack.com/). DeepNet specializes in Blackjack training software, focused primarily on Basic Strategy and advanced Card Counting drills, tests, and simulations.
Overall, we are very impressed with the quality of the applications and value for players looking to improve or hone their game. DeepNet has a variety of applications that cover everything from simple Basic Strategy drills to full advanced Card Counting tests. Players can even test their skills while playing Blackjack.
DeepNet focuses mainly on Handheld applications (Palm, PocketPC), although all versions are also available for Microsoft Windows.
Quick links... All DeepNet software is free to try out as shareware. Here are the free downloads for each product and platform:
| Product/Web | Palm | Windows | Pocket PC |
| Blackjack Mentor | 170k zip file | 1.2 meg exe | 148k exe |
| Blackjack Counter | 180k zip file | 1.5 meg exe | 314k exe |
| Blackjack Expert | 40k zip file | 1.3 meg exe | 250k exe |
| Blackjack Audit | N/A | 2 meg exe | N/A |
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DeepNet offers a discounted bundle of Blackjack Counter, Expert, High-Low count system, and Count Master e-book for $60, or $80 including Stanford Wong's classic book "Professional Blackjack" as sold at BJ21. Click here for details.
The Details...
Understanding the fundamentals of basic strategy and card counting is one thing... learning to apply them properly in an actual casino is completely different! If you've read any book on card counting, it seems like a simple task to learn to count cards... assign a value to each card rank, and add them up. What could be easier? The reality is that actually counting cards in real-time, especially in the hustle-and-bustle at the tables, is no easy feat. And practicing with decks at home is a good start, but doesn't tell you how well you are doing. That's where DeepNet Blackjack training software comes in. Their full line of products are designed to help you learn how to count cards and apply those skills in actual play of the game. DeepNet started with a simple Basic Strategy trainer for Palm OS, and since expanded into advanced card counting, simulation software, and new desktop and handheld PDA platforms. The author is a dedicated player himself. We've written products reviews for each of DeepNet's core Blackjack training products: |
DeepNet's entry-level product is Blackjack Mentor, a Basic Strategy training tool. It's not a game, nor does it have any card counting features. So what does it do? The program has several drill and testing modes, that help you memorize and master those all-important play combinations. Do you hit hard twelve against a dealer 6? Double or hit Ace-4 versus a dealer up-card of 4? Blackjack Mentor has powerful drill and memorization modes to help you learn and practice the basic strategy plays. |
Blackjack Counter is the next product up in DeepNet's line of training software. It includes every feature of Blackjack Mentor, plus additional card counting modes. Blackjack Counter includes two new modes: Count and Index. In Count mode, you can select, edit or create count systems, and test yourself with specialized counting drills. The program comes with a number of popular systems, including Red 7 and High-Low. A complete editor is included to enter your own systems, supporting advanced features such as custom betting levels, IRC, and insurance values for different numbers of decks. Even fractional card values can be entered. |
Blackjack Expert lets you play Blackjack while practicing your strategy at the same time. As you play, every aspect of your game is tested... actions, indices, insurance, betting. Far more than just a game, Blackjack Expert lets you master card counting techniques while actually playing. |
Blackjack Audit is a powerful statistical analysis tool that runs millions of Blackjack hands to produce detailed reports. Designed to work hand-in-hand with Blackjack Counter, Blackjack Audit is the perfect add-on tool for serious professionals looking to analyze the finer aspects of their game. |
Blackjack Count Master is a tutorial and learning guide designed to be used with DeepNet's Blackjack Counter and Expert training software. The book, available in Adobe Acrobat PDF format, is surprisingly much more than just a few drills and excerises. Detailed step-by-step instructions guide players through training exercises, and ends with exhaustive chapters on "Fine Tuning your Game" and "Playing for Real". |
