What's a good TC?

[ElementX]

When wonging six-deck games, taking time and expected advantage into consideration, what is a good hi-lo TC to wait for before playing? I usually like to see a TC of +5 before sitting down.

ElementX

 

[The Mayor]

Don Schlesinger has a long list of optimal entry and departure points for various games using various systems in "Blackjack Attack, 2nd Edition".

Typically, enter with a TC of +2. Max bet at +5.

Another style of wonging is to enter a fresh shoe and leave with a TC of -1.

--Mayor

 

[Abraham de Moivre]

You must stand around a lot.

A TC of +5 or more occurs about 4 hands out of every 100 in a 6 deck shoe.

A good approach would be to enter at TC of +2, up your bet at +4, max at +5, and exit as soon as shoe goes negative.

 

[learning to count]

Re: You must stand around a lot.

The mayor is right start at the begging of the shoe and wong out at -1 TC. You get more playing time. This is good when the casino is crowded and seats are full. I would rather be sitting at a positive shoe from +1 to +5 and above imstead of waiting around. You have the chance to make even more money!