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N0. (N-zero) A mathematical term that reflects the number of hands required to be played with a certain set of rules and strategy before the player is ahead by at least one standard deviation. Related to the variance and expected value as follows: N0 = Var / EV^2. See BRH count.
[99 The Blackjack Glossary bj21.com]

natural. The two card total (an ace and a ten-valued card) commonly referred to as a blackjack. See snapper.

NBJ. 1) Acronym for New Blackjack Method. 2) Acronym for if the dealer has a 10 up and an ace in the hole, the hand plays as an ordinary 21 and not a natural. 3) Nevada Blackjack newsletter by Stanford Wong.
[Wong Current Blackjack News 93]

ND. Acronym for North Dakota.

negative count. When the running count is negative (less than zero). As opposed to positive count.

negative swing. An extended period of time during which a player (or players) shows a loss.

neutral card. Typically a reference to the 7-, 8-, and 9-valued cards. However, the 8 is the most neutral of all cards.

Nevada. Covering approximately 110,000 square miles, this western state has the largest concentrations of legalized gambling in the country. The state capital is Carson City. With a population of over 1.2 million (1990) the state of Nevada has seen a 50.3% growth rate since 1980. See Las Vegas. See Reno. See Carson City. See Laughlin.
[1/8/91 Dunn USA Today]

Nevada Rules. TBD

New Blackjack. (NBJ) {RWC} (1991) (Developed by E. Clifton Davis and marketed by Jerry Patterson). According to the advertising this method supposedly allows you to play in about 25% of all games with an advantage of about 5% without card counting! It involves using clumped games to anticipate the hole-card category (high, low or neutral) and anticipate the next card out of the shoe. Seven skill levels are required:

Level 1 is the First Base Strategy for predicting the first card out of the shoe. Advertising claims as high as a 15% advantage can be obtained????

Level 2 is enhanced card reading.

Level 3 is called the Primary Indicator - the prediction of whether or not the dealer's hole-card is high or low.

Level 4 is called the Secondary Indicator - the prediction of whether or not the next card out of the shoe is high or low.

Level 5 is the double down strategy.

Level 6 is the insurance strategy.

Level 7 is the Tens Ratio betting strategy.

NBJ players are encouraged to purchase the advanced World Class Blackjack (WCB) add-on materials. This system is not recommended. See TARGET.
[ http://www.ecliftondavis.com/ ]
[91 Davis New Blackjack Home Study Manual]
[Sum 92 Dalton NBJ Review BJR]|
[9/93 Snyder New Blackjack, Same Old Baloney BJF 18]

New Keys to Winning at Blackjack. {BS}. Major Winnings Co. TBD

New York. See Indian blackjack.

NGC. Abbreviation for the Nevada Gaming Commission. See Nevada.
[86 Rose Gambling and the Law 202]

NH. Acronym for no-hole-card rule.

NHC. Acronym for no-hole-card rule.

NI. Acronym for "no insurance", meaning insurance is not allowed.
[Wong Current Blackjack News 93]

nickel. A $5 chip.

NJCCC. Abbreviation for the New Jersey Casino Control Commission. See Atlantic City.
[86 Rose Gambling and the Law 203]
[ http://www.state.nj.us/casinos/ ]

no-hole-card rule. See European rules. See No Hole Card Basic Strategy. HA = .11%
[90 Chambliss Fundamentals of Blackjack 205]

No Need to Count System. {BS}. (Leon B. Dubey Jr.) TBD

J. Noir Count. {PCS/L1}.

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BC = .89 PE = .49

Nolan System. {BS}. TBD
[76 Nolan Facts of Blackjack]

non-random shuffle. A shuffle that is not random. Some believe that one of the effects of non-random shuffles is player and dealer biases. See shuffle. See random shuffle. See TARGET.
[12/73 Thorp Nonrandom Shuffling with Appl. to... Faro Vol. 68,842]
[90 Dalton The Florida Cruise Ship Report]
[10/90 Olsen NR Shuffles Can Increase House Adv. BJC]
[12/90 Snyder Probing the Multi-Deck Mysteries BJF]

North Dakota. See Dakota.

NR. See NRS.

NRS. 1) Acronym for no re-splits. 2) Acronym for non-random shuffle.

NSJQ. Acronym for no splits of unlike 10-count cards.
[Wong Current Blackjack News 93]

nut. 1) A player's bankroll. 2) The overhead expenses of a casino or player. 3) A poker term for the best possible hand available.
[99 The Blackjack Glossary bj21.com]

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