what is bet spread?

[newbie]

hi, i am a total newbie and have no idea what bet spread is...

and what is wong count

and what is green chip

and what is deck penetration

and what is shoe?

thanks

oh yeah i play blackjack for fun using basic strategy only and so far i lost over $500 and i am hoping to win it back after buying a book on knockout blackjack

i play at a local casino that uses 6 decks

thanks!! any tips? thanks

 

[Old Faithful]

definitions

bet spread - this is your range of your bets. For instance if your base betting unit is $5 and you are using a 1-4 bet spread your betting range would be in the range of $5 to $20.

wong count? - You are probably refering to wonging out. This means to leave a table when the count indicates you are at a high disadvantage (i.e. going to the bathroom or changing tables). Named after Stanford Wong.

shoe - this is the box that the dealer puts the decks of cards in, and is usually used only in games using more than 2 decks. Therefore your local casino would be using a six-deck shoe.

green chip - a chip with the value of $25.

penetration - this is how many decks that are dealt before the dealer shuffles up. The deeper the penetration, the more opportunity for the game to go in your favor.