MrV, I take you at your word that your questions are sincere from somebody that doesn't play a lot of blackjack and doesn't know about blackjack AP. I am sorry that this is not the kind of environment or place that can allow for more reasonable discussions and answers. If the questions that you posed are really something you would like answers to, I recommend that you re-post them at WoV and allow Mike Shackleford or one of the other knowledgeable math or blackjack guys respond.