Omega II Numbers

I just got Blackjack for Blood by Bryce Carlson. The strategy numbers given for the Advanced Omega II System are for multiple deck only. Does anyone know where I can find the numbers for single and double deck?

The one i have has numbers averaged for all number of decks.
And i use SBA if i want indices for specific # decks, rules.

The first page reads "Revised Edition ... 2001".

Page 135 has strategy numbers for doubling down on hard hands. I think those numbers are for multiple deck, because, for example, the index number for 9 vs dealer 2 is +4; if those numbers were for sd or dd, then I would expect 9 vs dealer 2 to be some negative number.

Are there some other pages in the book that I am overlooking?

You astutely note that the doubling index vs. 9 appears wrong and it is (from a pure EV perspective). Carlson (at a time before Risk Averse indice numbers were really understood) tried to work in risk- averse factors in his indices. To get straight EV numbers, use a simulator.

Now i am inclined to believe his tables are averaged for all # decks.
My edition's tables definitely are.

For a single decker it is also 2. That's right. Any off the top 9 v 2 makes tc > 2 making it basic strategy only for the SD.

Bryce Carlson has made an error. His not so accurate attempt for risk aversion here overestimates the 9 v 2 index.

although the count is very solid for pitch players.

...for any #decks... and, you may further round up/down an integer to make them all even for easier memory and use. G

Does anyone know where I can find the numbers for single and double deck, or is getting a simulator my only option?

..considering Carlson recommends almost exclusively single and double deck blackjack in his book. I agree the double 9v2 index does seem a little high but maybe Carlson is sacrificing a tiny bit EV in return for less fluctuation.

Maybe someone can run a sim and discover the true accuracy/inaccuaracy of Carlsons indices for SD but I am quite comfortable playing the numbers as recommended.

BTW, does/did Carlson ever post on this site? Considering how often AOII is discussed on these pages a little feedback from the man himself from time to time wouldn't go amiss.

SD Player.

SD Player

Not much difference, and you definitely won't lose much with his numbers. But if you want more accuracy, you gotta get SBA.

More importantly, usually need bigger spread than recommended in his book.

one can get the I18 for 1, 2, and 6 decks for the AO2. These numbers maximize ev. The indices found in BJRM do not include the RA indices. Rather, they maximize ev.

JB