Sorry, one more time, Advantage

john

Well-Known Member
I should know this but I've forgotten. How is % advantage calculated ?

If you kept accurate records of things like # of hands played, units won, etc etc... how do you calculate your advantage ?

Thanks
 

phantom007

Well-Known Member
Applicable more in Theory than in Practice...

Dear John:

My first "Dear John" letter. Sorry, old joke. John, are you asking:

A. WHAT IS THE +EV OF A CERTAIN GAME/SET OF RULES?

For example only, 6D, DAS, DH17, RSA, Spl. to 4, etc.? If "YES", then many books (Wong's "Prof. BJ") have detailed sections on how to calc. your starting EV. Similar info. can likely be found 0n-line, just do not have the time to check for you.

Basically, you start with the EV of a standard game, then add and subtract the various %'s that the rules offer, for the particular game under scrutiny.

Once accomplished, realize that these calculations usually presume about 75% PENETRATION! EV Exponentially declines below about 65-70%, but the good news, goes up above this range!

Usually, LV Strip DD is used as the Basis....looks like in the near-future, 6:5 SD will be the BASIS! "OK, I have a 2.32% DISADVANTAGE, but in this game BJ pays 3:2. OK, I have a 0.42% DISADVANTAGE...Got to Play it! Best game in town!"

B. WHAT IS THE +EV OF THE CC'ing SYSTEM I AM USING?

If you are using a "Common System", buy a book or two as regarding same, and find your answer. AND buy Casino Verite' Software, plug in your #'s, and GET ALL OF YOUR ANSWERS in about 16 seconds!

C. WHAT IS MY PERSONAL ADVANTAGE?

Due to that BASTARD called VARIANCE, very difficult to answer in the "short-to-medium" term. An EXPERT can have a losing year, while a PLOPPY can retire early!

GOT TO LOVE THIS GAME!

Do you count travel expenses against Profits (or add to losses, if applicable)? Do you count Free RFB as a Win? Cash coupons? ETC.?

Hope this helps answer your question(s). If not, please "repost" with questions that are more "specific".

phantom007.
 
Top