How are each of you AP's actually doing?

I am an amateur player, and use Wong Halves. My favorite casino has a small variety of 8-deck and 6-deck games with good penetration.

MY BLACKJACK RESULTS:

Jan 1, 2006 to June 29, 2008

Total Blackjack Winnings: $35,646
Last Session: $445
Avg. Winnings Per Session: $132
Total No. Sessions 270
Winnings Per Hour: $29
Total No. Comps 5
Frequency of Winning Sessions: 76%
Best Session: $2,025
Worst Session: $(3,200)
All-Time High: $35,646

It's great that this board has a lot of expert advice. I just like to see the numbers once in a while. So, how are the rest of you doing?

What is your spread and what is your unit size ?

Thanks for asking, GMan.

I backcount now almost exclusively. Wong in at T+2, Wong out at T -1.

At T+2, if the table has another player, I spread to 2 spots of $20 each ...4 reds.

At T+3, I like to go to 2 spots of $60 each...2 greens and 2 reds

At T+4, I like to go to 2 spots of $80 each...3 greens and 1 red

At T+5 and higher, I like to go to 2 spots of $100 each...4 greens

How about you, GMan?

Looks like you are very close to your EV. This is good for you. keep the good work but don't overplay this place.

Hi Rick,

I am new to counting, but your numbers look very good to me. I was wondering if you would be kind enough to share what your initial bankroll was? Or how much do you usually buy in for when you play a session as well as your betting range?

Thanks,

Steve

..about ten grand. For each session I would carry about two grand. My initial buy in would range between $100 to $200.

How do you do it?

Hi Rick,

I am very new to counting and began to learn about 2 months ago when I learned the blackjack was coming to the Hard Rock in Hollywood, Florida. They only use 8 deck shoes there.

My bankroll, if you can even call it that is a mere $500. I know I am violating the 5% ROR, but have tried to catch positive fluctuations.

I Wong in at +2 as well, but given my bankroll only bet the table min of $15 on one hand. Normally I do not get this count until towards the end of the shoe. I usually get 2-4 hands played and if I win 3 of the 4 I leave. Also, if I lose 3 in a row, leave as well. After trips I am up $112.50 but as I mentioned, I don't really have a bankroll to play through negative swings.

I do apreciate your detailed numbers and now, knowing what I really should have for a bankroll,I will have to work and build it up.

Steve