When i fist began to practice CC, i was using the HI-Lo system, i then came across a book from Rich-M and this has a slightly different system. Buy Not counting 8's, "5= +2" "Ace= -2" Im sorry to come off as a n00b but im fresh here at BJ but would very much like to advance my skill in this game, So what system would you all say is better and where should i but my time in on pratice?
Thanks very much
The KO is probably the best combination of simplicity & power. Get a copy of Knock-Out BJ and get the system down pat.
Sorry to be a n00bie here but was the method i stated called the "KO"
I have not been introduced to many counting methods so i dont know all the names. Any links or help on that would be greatly appreciated as well
KO is similar to Hi-Lo, but it counts the 7 as +1 and it is a running count system. Counting the 7 increases the Playing Efficiency to about 53%, compared to Hi-Lo's 51%.
ok, i just want to find a good efficent counting system that i can spend some good time on practing it. So would "K0" be a good place to begin, ive beend playing for about 3 weeks since i turned 18 and i just fell in love with this game, so i want to get a good base created.
BTW where did you find all efficncy* numbers,ETC i would like to look at them
Such as red 7 (arnold synder I think) and KISS (fred renzey). Both these systems give basically identical performance, although I am only familiar with KISS. Also, what games/rules are you primarily playing? I would say Blackjack Bluebook II by Renzey is a better introduction to card counting than KO; it has a very solid section on basic strategy and he provides several increasingly powerful count systems (that expand the previous system). Browse the catalog on this website, then search the books on amazon.com. It is really much more important that you master a system before you invest any money in a casino. Also keep reading the old posts on this site, you will learn plenty from people who know their blackjack. Good luck!
For a comparison of Betting Correlation(BC), Playing Efficiency(PE),& Insurance Correlation(IC), check out: qfit.com
Red 7 & the KISS counts are okay, but I use the Hi-Opt2.
Just let me say that i appreciate these replys so much!!
My question to you and yes its a dumb one but what changes in these counting systems that make one better than the other?
PS any links you find helpfull that you dont mind sharing let me know
Thanks
http://www.gamemasteronline.com/indexa.shtml
http://www.qfit.com/card-counting.htm
You will have to purchase some good books and software eventually to learn these concepts in more depth.
