2D vs 6D in LV

I'm heading to LV next week. From CBJN, it seems that the majority of 2D games are H17 with some also DAS, and mostly 50% pen (odd 60%). The 6D games seem to be H17,DAS,LS, 75-80% pen. (These are at $5 min tables)
I reckon the 2D games are theoretically better (I have run some sims), but I have never played in LV, so I'm not sure about how freely I can spread at 2D. Is a 1-8 spread, with the odd jump from 1 to 8 units acceptable these days, or would I be forced to ramp my bets more slowly. In the latter case, I feel I might have better success at 6D where I am sure I can easily spread 1-12 and even 1-15 in most places. Any thoughts ? Thanks.

For example, if you only get to LV once a year, and especially if you do not shop in chain stores, i.e., casinos that have properties in your home "zone", then many would suggest to spread away to your heart's, bankroll's, and Count's content. If they back you off, do not make a scene (You want them to forget you by next year), exit, and walk "a few doors down"...best not to walk next-door, just in case.

If you shop chain stores, visit frequently, etc. then you obviously must be more subtle.

In LV, I have never had a problem with a 6:1 spread on DD, though have been asked to not play BJ with a 3:1 spread in SD. Would suggest that a 1:8 ramp, especially if done repetively, is going to draw some unwanted attention.

For 6D, I usually start with my "neutral" bet of about 1/3 my Max., such as $25. if I want to spread $5-75. If the Ct. goes neg., I ramp down QUICKLY! If the Ct. goes pos., I ramp up SLOWLY. Since changes in 6D are usually slow anyhow, you will not be jumping your bets very much each hand.

For DD, and for SD when allowed, jumping from 1-2 hands is another ploy that I often use with little trouble. For example, start out with two hands of 2 units each. Drop to one hand of 1 unit in neg. cts., and 2 hands of 3-4 when appropriately pos.

Hope these ideas help.

phantom007.

I was thinking I could get away with 1-8u at 2D consistently if I start off the top with 2u. I probably won't be going back for atleast 1 year, but in the future (in a few years when I have a larger bankroll), I plan on visiting around 4-5 times a year. Also, I was thinking that I could go as far as disguising a 1-12 spread as 1-6 with the same strategy at 2D. This is what I'd spread at 6D anyways, at 2D this should give me a higher EV. Is this reasonable at most casinos? I'm thinking yes at the strip casinos, but maybe not at the smaller ones off strip. Any thoughts on this. I wouldn't know since this will be my first time in LV;)

especially if you only make your BIG PRESS (4-8) after a win, but 1:12 on DD is going to stand out. Again, if you are not going to be back for a year, DO IT!, except not in chain casinos that could adversely affect your play back home.

In the Midwest, there is currently aired a LV commercial that goes something like: "What goes on in LV, STAYS in LV".

Does not apply to Herpes nor barrings from some properties!

Another interesting idea is presented in Richard Reid's eBook, "Extrmeme BJ". In this, he suggests a 2-column, multi-tiered ramp. For example, in Units:

Column A--------Column B
---1--------------2
---3--------------4
---5--------------6
---7--------------8.

Using this method, 1 or 2 would be bet in Neg. cts., 3 or 4 in neutral, etc.

Something neutral and pretty much 50/50, such as color of Dealer's upcard, is used to determine which column. The count determines the tier.

The net effect is that one is often LOWERING bets in +++ Cts. and RAISING bets in Neg. Cts., about 1/2 the time....suspecting longevity to greatly offset the lowered EV.

Again, hope this helps.

phantom007.