MS BJ

Casinos in Tunica offer single deck (and double deck) games where you can resplit aces and bj pays 3:2. Do I have an edge on a single deck game playing basic strategy? If not, can I yield a profit with a two unit spread?

Thanks.

That is - can I yield a profit with a two unit spread using hi-lo on this particular sd game?

...with little or no bet spread, you need to have a count method with a high playing efficiency. HiLo is not it. Use AOII - it is over twice as "good" (hands to double bank, win rate, etc) under these conditions. Not too hard to do on SD at all. That being said, the answer to your original question is no, you will not have an edge with BS and yes you can get an ever so slight edge using HiLo with a meager bet spread if you play only games that are deeply dealt (60% or more).

The bad news is that your win rate is so miniscule that you are at virtually an even game with the casino unless you use the more powerful upper level counting methods. Level I counting methods are only effective with a good bet spread.

Lek Tol

Anubis

What is the difference between HiLo and AOII?

Thanks,

BJDUDE

BJDUDE,

AOII (Advanced Omega II) is described in Bryce Carlson's Blackjack for Blood, while HiLo is described in many texts, particularly Standford Wong's Professional Blackjack.

Both AOII and HiLo are balanced counts. HiLo is a level 1 count (so all the card tags are -1, 0, and 1). AOII is a more complex count system: first, it's a level 2 count (so all the card tags are -2, -1, 0, 1, and 2); and second, it requires a side count of aces for maximum effect.

If you'd like more information about these systems, both of the above-mentioned books are available from this website.

Dog Hand