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Converting from running count to true count is done by dividing the running count by the number of unseen decks.
Let’s say you are in a double deck game, and about half a deck has been used. That leaves 1.5 decks unseen. If your running count is +3, then the true count is +3/1.5 = +2.
In the same game, let’s say the casino is dealing deeply and you have only half a deck left because the dealer has used 1.5 decks already. Now the same running count of +3 becomes +3/0.5 = +6. A true count of +6.
I play blackjack for almost 16yrs and until now i cant win,no matter what i do i cant do anything.I played $25,$50 or$100 table it doesnt matter the +count if the dealer can’t bust you cant bet the game.And most of the time i won the negative count of course i dont raise my bet because of – count thats horrible thing.I always play DD deck blackjack can you tell me what to do in my this game easy and to bet the casino?I have very good bankroll management $14,000 with $25 table DD spread 1to8 the only thing if i played 2hands in + count the dealer push me or bet me up.Please i need your advice real bad and thanks
Perhaps you are exaggerating your bad luck, but it is quite impossible to play beatable games with accurate card counting for 16 years and not be ahead of the game. You say you’ve played “$25, $50, $100” tables and it “doesn’t matter”. Well, the denomination of the table doesn’t matter at all, so I suspect your thinking about the game still is not based on the pure math, and instead has a big superstition component. Sure, even when counting and playing perfectly, sometimes you’ll seem to win all the negative count hands and lose the positive count hands. But, over a reasonable amount of play, any anomalies like that will fade away.
To have sustained bad results like you describe, there are holes in your game or your understanding somewhere.
Have you tested your skills at the kitchen table? Deal the game to yourself. When you get to the cut card, count down the remaining deck to make sure your count was exactly accurate.
If you are betting appropriately based on the count, and playing the hands accurately (either basic strategy or index variations), everything else will take care of itself over time.
Thanks for the great help and lessons. I have a question about the increases in wagers. If a player only wants to play a spread of 1-4 times their minimum bet, can they still expect to see a small profit, or is it impossible to win consistently without greatly varying your bets? Thanks! Ben
In one and two deck games, you can certainly make money with a smaller spread, especially if you leave the game in bad negative counts. If you are playing 6 or 8 deck games, you really need that extra spread to overcome the house edge.
If you are a basic strategy player, it makes no difference where you sit. If you are a card counter, you can see an extra few cards before you play your hand by sitting at the end, which helps a small bit. However, since many players are erroneously convinced that the “third-base” player can affect everyone’s results, they often are combative if they disagree with your play in that seat. For that reason, many players avoid it.
I have been practicing with your system a lot. I am now in the 95-97% approval. Where does that put me in ability to play quality and profitable BLACKJACK.
To get to profitable blackjack, you’ll need counting. And I wouldn’t start worrying about card counting until you are at 100% basic strategy proficiency. While 95-97% accurate basic strategy is much better than the average player, it’s not good enough to approach beating the game. Keep at it!
Hello I go soon to Warsaw Poland.i want to know where is the best casino with best rules in black jack . Also after I go north Cyprus and Bucharest and in both also I need to know what’s the best casino with best rules for black jack. Thanks
The count does not have to be exact, but there are a few really dangerous mistakes you can make. If for example, you flip the sign, turning a negative count into a positive count, that would make you bet bigger money into bad situations. Obviously an expensive mistake.
But if you miss a card every once in a while, that’s not going to be a big deal. If you truly lose all track of where the count is, just flat-bet the minimum until the shuffle.
I disagree, i think where u sit DOES matter. I think, it helps to either play 1st or last chair. 1st base is preferable, mainly cuz ur not victim to stupid moves by other players. It us irritating when other players take the dealers’ bust cards… for example, if the dealer has a 6 up, and you have 17 or better, chances are u will win unless some goof takes a card, the bust card from the deck, which would have gone to the dealer. Good “1st & 3rd base” players can make a difference 4 the rest of the table. And please, don’t split 10s… if you have Aces, yes, split them.
How did you know the T/C if you only play DD and deal more than 52 cards
Converting from running count to true count is done by dividing the running count by the number of unseen decks.
Let’s say you are in a double deck game, and about half a deck has been used. That leaves 1.5 decks unseen. If your running count is +3, then the true count is +3/1.5 = +2.
In the same game, let’s say the casino is dealing deeply and you have only half a deck left because the dealer has used 1.5 decks already. Now the same running count of +3 becomes +3/0.5 = +6. A true count of +6.
I play blackjack for almost 16yrs and until now i cant win,no matter what i do i cant do anything.I played $25,$50 or$100 table it doesnt matter the +count if the dealer can’t bust you cant bet the game.And most of the time i won the negative count of course i dont raise my bet because of – count thats horrible thing.I always play DD deck blackjack can you tell me what to do in my this game easy and to bet the casino?I have very good bankroll management $14,000 with $25 table DD spread 1to8 the only thing if i played 2hands in + count the dealer push me or bet me up.Please i need your advice real bad and thanks
Perhaps you are exaggerating your bad luck, but it is quite impossible to play beatable games with accurate card counting for 16 years and not be ahead of the game.
You say you’ve played “$25, $50, $100” tables and it “doesn’t matter”. Well, the denomination of the table doesn’t matter at all, so I suspect your thinking about the game still is not based on the pure math, and instead has a big superstition component. Sure, even when counting and playing perfectly, sometimes you’ll seem to win all the negative count hands and lose the positive count hands. But, over a reasonable amount of play, any anomalies like that will fade away.
To have sustained bad results like you describe, there are holes in your game or your understanding somewhere.
Have you tested your skills at the kitchen table? Deal the game to yourself. When you get to the cut card, count down the remaining deck to make sure your count was exactly accurate.
If you are betting appropriately based on the count, and playing the hands accurately (either basic strategy or index variations), everything else will take care of itself over time.
Thanks for the great help and lessons. I have a question about the increases in wagers. If a player only wants to play a spread of 1-4 times their minimum bet, can they still expect to see a small profit, or is it impossible to win consistently without greatly varying your bets?
Thanks!
Ben
In one and two deck games, you can certainly make money with a smaller spread, especially if you leave the game in bad negative counts.
If you are playing 6 or 8 deck games, you really need that extra spread to overcome the house edge.
please let me know when the new bj is ready i love the strategy trainer why do you have to change it
please send me new version when you can
When the new version is launched, you’ll see it here. I have a LONG way to go yet. Think months.
Tell me about the best place to sit at a table in Vegas. I have heard that you do not want to be on the end.
If you are a basic strategy player, it makes no difference where you sit.
If you are a card counter, you can see an extra few cards before you play your hand by sitting at the end, which helps a small bit.
However, since many players are erroneously convinced that the “third-base” player can affect everyone’s results, they often are combative if they disagree with your play in that seat. For that reason, many players avoid it.
I have been practicing with your system a lot. I am now in the 95-97% approval. Where does that put me in ability to play quality and profitable BLACKJACK.
To get to profitable blackjack, you’ll need counting. And I wouldn’t start worrying about card counting until you are at 100% basic strategy proficiency.
While 95-97% accurate basic strategy is much better than the average player, it’s not good enough to approach beating the game. Keep at it!
Thank you for the advice.Tom
Hello I go soon to Warsaw Poland.i want to know where is the best casino with best rules in black jack . Also after I go north Cyprus and Bucharest and in both also I need to know what’s the best casino with best rules for black jack. Thanks
The count does not have to be exact, but there are a few really dangerous mistakes you can make. If for example, you flip the sign, turning a negative count into a positive count, that would make you bet bigger money into bad situations. Obviously an expensive mistake.
But if you miss a card every once in a while, that’s not going to be a big deal. If you truly lose all track of where the count is, just flat-bet the minimum until the shuffle.
Another dealer/pit boss agreeing with Mike Gunter’s nonsense. Gotta love this game!
Not true. You absolutely cannot be hurt by other players’ actions. See The Most Common Myth…
I disagree, i think where u sit DOES matter. I think, it helps to either play 1st or last chair. 1st base is preferable, mainly cuz ur not victim to stupid moves by other players. It us irritating when other players take the dealers’ bust cards… for example, if the dealer has a 6 up, and you have 17 or better, chances are u will win unless some goof takes a card, the bust card from the deck, which would have gone to the dealer. Good “1st & 3rd base” players can make a difference 4 the rest of the table. And please, don’t split 10s… if you have Aces, yes, split them.
Zen II indicates the index at +15.