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Mr. Zzyzx

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Sep 16, 2003, 6:10:05 AM

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Question on Unbalanced Counts

I'm just curios if it's possible to have an unbalanced system that adds up to a negative value? For example Ace through Ten card values of -2, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 1, 0, -1, -2.... for a total of -1 or -4 per deck. Am I dreaming or could you use the running count to determine bet size?

MathProf

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Sep 16, 2003, 6:45:36 AM

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Yes But

If the tags of a running count system add to a negative number, then it has a negative pivot. This means that the Pivot will very accurately tell you when you have a big disadvantage. It would have little power in Running Count Mode.

It would not fins advantages very well.

For true count purposes, errors in estimating the number of unseen cards will be exacerbated.

BTW, if you are using a conventional Ace side count, your combined count has a negative pivot. It is more sensitive to errors in discard estimation.

Mr. Zzyzx

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Sep 17, 2003, 12:48:05 AM

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Ace side counts

By conventional do you mean deciding how many aces the deck is rich or poor? Is there another way?

MathProf

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Sep 17, 2003, 8:23:21 AM

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Seconday Counts

There are side counts, and there are secondary counts. T-Hopper has been active in promoting secondary counts.

Secondary Counts are balanced, and pivot at 0.

Internet Blackjack Mafia

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Sep 18, 2003, 6:40:51 PM

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Sep 20, 2003, 9:25:16 AM

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Mr. Zzyzx

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Sep 27, 2003, 5:12:14 AM

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another unbalanced question...

Is there any disadvantage with a level 2 or 3 system that adds up to +2?

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