Question???

I am realatively new to counting and I was wondering what type of system to use because of the local small casinos. ( I say small because most are just bars with 3 or 4 bj tables)
The game is: double on any to dealt cards and after split

dealer hits 16
The problem is the betting, the max is only 25$ with a min of 1$
So the question is which system would be the most benificial to my current situation and if there are any corrections in the basic strategy that is on this website in lesson 1 of the blackjack school.
Thank you very much and your comments are greatly appreciated.
(by the way I'm am in Minot North Dakota and today is May 12 and I had about 4 inches of snow this morning)

I am realatively new to counting and I was wondering what type of system to use because of the local small casinos. ( I say small because most are just bars with 3 or 4 bj tables)
The game is: double on any to dealt cards and after split

dealer hits 16

You don't say how many decks and how deep the penetration. I'm assuming 6 decks. When you say dealer hits 16, I think you mean he stands on all 17s (the other possibility is he hits soft 17). This game is not great, but it could be ok if the penetration is close to 5/6 decks.

The problem is the betting, the max is only 25$ with a min of 1$
So the question is which system would be the most benificial to my current situation and if there are any corrections in the basic strategy that is on this website in lesson 1 of the blackjack school.

With a $25 maximum betting, you won't be able to win much money. But I suspect that might not be your concern. There are many people (including me) who are happy just playing with an advantage. Being able to spread from $1-$25 can be advantageous.

The blackjack school presents HiLo, which is sufficient for what you need. It is a general purpose system used by most counters. Why be different? The only thing is, if it becomes difficult to perform true count conversion, you might consider KO. Whatever system you choose, keep it simple so you can better enjoy the game.

The basic strategy there is probably a generic strategy that works with different combination of number of decks and rules. It will do, but, if you really want, you can get a basic strategy geared to your specific game at http://www.blackjackinfo.com/bjbse.php.

Thank you very much and your comments are greatly appreciated.
(by the way I'm am in Minot North Dakota and today is May 12 and I had about 4 inches of snow this morning)

Here in So Cal, during the last two weeks we had several days which were over 100!!!!

I apologize for not correctly stating the dealers play. Yes I meant that the dealer stands on 17.Correct again, it is a 6 deck game. Also there is about a 4/6 to 5/6 deck penetration.

Yes I am very happy playing these low limits (especially since its my only option)But I am planning on eventually getting out of North Dakota. So will my betting spread be the only change in my game if the limits go up as long as the other variables stay the same. Is it not common to see this type of game in major gambling areas.(i.e. Tunica and Las Vegas)Or would it be more profitable to learn how to play games with other rules once I have the opportunity to play them.

Once again thanks for the input.

..isnt that a bitch? We are too damn spoiled in sothern CA..
Its like complaining about the "awful" three hour drive through the desert to Vegas. haha...with the exception of all the damn people, this could very well be my Utopia...

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Almost 90 in Atlanta right now and very humid. Wanna swap?

First, thank you for your service to our country.

I ran some simulation software (BJRM) on the game conditions you describe, and have some observations that might be useful.

Assuming they deal 4 decks before shuffling, and you play every hand, you do not need much of a bankroll. You can get to a generally accepted tolerable risk level of 5% with a bankroll of only $4,492. This is using a bet spread of $1 at True Counts of +1 or less and $25 at TC's of +2 or more. The bad news is that you will not make much since the EV per 100 hands (pretty close to earnings per hour) is only $4.11. Also, you may have difficulty actually using this spread without getting kicked out as a counter.

The results a bit better if they deal 5 decks before shuffling. Using the same bet spread as above, you will need a bankroll of $3,346 and can expect to earn $6.11 per 100 hands played. The terms above should make more sense after you have read the Blackjack school materials.

To answer the second part of your question, you should definately customize your strategy for different games once they are available to you. However, these customizations will build upon your base understanding of keeping an accurate count, converting to a True count and properly sizing your bets. You may want to view your play in ND as a good "practice ground" for perfecting your skills.

The two of you will be burning up the casinos whenever she comes to visit.......;-)

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