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The problem with this is that you say to always make the correct play “in the long run”. I’m not playing for the long run, I’m playing for 3 hours where I might see 200 hands, not the millions simulated to come up with this answer of yours. That sir makes my play “the short term” and anything can happen in the short term and I pose another question for you. If basic strategy is the end all be all than why is everyone losing at an even money 50/50 game? I mean your no millionaire, theres no professional blackjack players out there and last I heard the casino has been beating everyone at this game since the dawn of time.
My, where do I even start? Feel free to make your bad plays in the “short run” and hope that works out for you. Of course anything can happen in the short run. But betting on the most likely outcome sure works a lot better.
I never claimed that basic strategy was the “end all be all”. Basic strategy is indeed a losing strategy. It just happens to lose less than any other way of playing that does not use additional information. Blackjack is not an “even money 50/50 game”. There is a built in house edge because the dealer plays last. (If you bust, he wins your money even if he busts too.)
If you expect a profit at the game, you need more than basic strategy. You need additional information like you can get from card counting, shuffle tracking, or hole card play.
No professional blackjack players out there? I know lots of them, and they generally are very successful.
can you use the same betting index for different counting systems? For example, if you have a betting index for Hi-Lo, can it also apply to Omega and Zen?
Since the card tags are often similar between systems, the index numbers will often also be similar. But, no, there are usually notable differences too. You should use indexes customized for your system. That’s especially true when you start comparing multi-level counts and single-level counts. Index numbers for Omega would usually be substantially larger values than Hi-Lo indexes, because the card tags are higher.
Hey Guys, I’m having trouble finding a RoR formula if anyone can give me some insight. I have an $8k bankroll and my options are limited to my local area to play. The best I found is 6d, H17, DAS, DA, NO RSA, NO Surr. I think it is .61% house edge. I am wondering what the RoR is for $10 vs $15 units with 1-12 spread top bet of $120 or $180. The $10 tables are very hard to find locally and I am resorting to $15. Please let me know if more info is needed as I don’t have the formula. Thanks
January 2016. If you have cards with the error and would like them replaced, email me at [email protected] There are likely still some of the old printing in the distribution channel.
Would there be a harm in using the betting table you mentioned above – regarding 0.5% increase in advantage/true count with the Omega II count? If so, what number should I use instead of 0.5%?
Hey i am pretty good at card counting, Only thing is when i am actually playing and trying to count i lose the count. I thought i would learn to speed count just while i am playing Black jack. I needed to know if you think this method would work? ( I usually get in games with about 6 players myself included) Thanks
Your comment is a little confusing. I assume you are asking what I think of the “speed count”, a simpler method of counting cards. I’m not a fan of the speed count, because although it does work, it is much weaker than a count like KO. Most players find that with some practice they can use KO. Your results will be much better if you can do that.
Hey thanks for getting right back to me. Sorry about the confusion on the question. You did answer my question.i have a hard time keeping the count while i am playing in the casino. I got basic strategy down real well. On my bank roll i stay pretty much even. No big loses or wins. I just need more practice on the count under pressure Thanks for the input. Your products really r helping me improve my game.
The problem with this is that you say to always make the correct play “in the long run”. I’m not playing for the long run, I’m playing for 3 hours where I might see 200 hands, not the millions simulated to come up with this answer of yours. That sir makes my play “the short term” and anything can happen in the short term and I pose another question for you. If basic strategy is the end all be all than why is everyone losing at an even money 50/50 game? I mean your no millionaire, theres no professional blackjack players out there and last I heard the casino has been beating everyone at this game since the dawn of time.
My, where do I even start? Feel free to make your bad plays in the “short run” and hope that works out for you. Of course anything can happen in the short run. But betting on the most likely outcome sure works a lot better.
I never claimed that basic strategy was the “end all be all”. Basic strategy is indeed a losing strategy. It just happens to lose less than any other way of playing that does not use additional information. Blackjack is not an “even money 50/50 game”. There is a built in house edge because the dealer plays last. (If you bust, he wins your money even if he busts too.)
If you expect a profit at the game, you need more than basic strategy. You need additional information like you can get from card counting, shuffle tracking, or hole card play.
No professional blackjack players out there? I know lots of them, and they generally are very successful.
can you use the same betting index for different counting systems? For example, if you have a betting index for Hi-Lo, can it also apply to Omega and Zen?
Thanks!
Since the card tags are often similar between systems, the index numbers will often also be similar. But, no, there are usually notable differences too. You should use indexes customized for your system. That’s especially true when you start comparing multi-level counts and single-level counts. Index numbers for Omega would usually be substantially larger values than Hi-Lo indexes, because the card tags are higher.
Hey Guys, I’m having trouble finding a RoR formula if anyone can give me some insight. I have an $8k bankroll and my options are limited to my local area to play. The best I found is 6d, H17, DAS, DA, NO RSA, NO Surr. I think it is .61% house edge. I am wondering what the RoR is for $10 vs $15 units with 1-12 spread top bet of $120 or $180. The $10 tables are very hard to find locally and I am resorting to $15. Please let me know if more info is needed as I don’t have the formula.
Thanks
I re-read my post and wanted to clear up I am inquiring about “risk of ruin” with the RoR acronym.
Thanks,
Hi Chad,
I just don’t have time at the moment to run any sims for you. Check at blackjacktheforum.com.(Scratch that. Running sims now.)has this error been corrected yet?
Yes, the newest versions of the card have corrected this issue.
when were the newest versions of the card corrected and printed?
January 2016. If you have cards with the error and would like them replaced, email me at [email protected]
There are likely still some of the old printing in the distribution channel.
Would there be a harm in using the betting table you mentioned above – regarding 0.5% increase in advantage/true count with the Omega II count? If so, what number should I use instead of 0.5%?
Site search is your friend for questions like this.
See https://www.blackjackinfo.com/knowledge-base/blackjack-card-counting/aoii-advantage-at-each-true-count/
Hey i am pretty good at card counting,
Only thing is when i am actually playing and trying to count i lose the count.
I thought i would learn to speed count just while i am playing Black jack.
I needed to know if you think this method would work?
( I usually get in games with about 6 players myself included)
Thanks
Your comment is a little confusing. I assume you are asking what I think of the “speed count”, a simpler method of counting cards. I’m not a fan of the speed count, because although it does work, it is much weaker than a count like KO. Most players find that with some practice they can use KO. Your results will be much better if you can do that.
( continued)
I Always have to count in a six deck shoe.
Thanks.
Hey thanks for getting right back to me.
Sorry about the confusion on the question.
You did answer my question.i have a hard time keeping the count while i am playing in the casino.
I got basic strategy down real well.
On my bank roll i stay pretty much even.
No big loses or wins.
I just need more practice on the count under pressure
Thanks for the input.
Your products really r helping me improve my game.
The trainer shuffles randomly, and deals normally. Your winning streak is the result of luck.
function shuffleTheDeck () {
var card_count = theDeck.length-1;
var temp_card;
var random_index;
var i;
for (i=1; i<=card_count; i++) { random_index = random(card_count + 1 - i) + i; temp_card = theDeck[i]; theDeck[i] = theDeck[random_index]; theDeck[random_index] = temp_card; } theDeckIndex = 1; }
I played about 100 time and I win more than 80% ,
This is not a luck.
What algorithm is used for card shuffling?
I think the trainer play along me.
That would be called luck. 🙂 You’ve been lucky on the trainer, and unlucky at the casino. Welcome to blackjack.