Question - Wonging Out on negative counts

At what negative count is it optimum to Wong out of a 6D table?

I have been wonging out at -2 true count. This seems reasonable, but I imagine there are some times that the shoe later turns positive. It is clearly not optimal to leave at any negative count because the shoe often later turns positive.

Has there been any analysis of the correlation between the count of the first half of the shoe and the count during the second half of the shoe? Intuitively, I believe there is a strong positive correlation. If the first half of the shoe is positive, the second half will be positive as well. Here is how I look at it. If the shoe is +1 true count at the half way point (running count +3), and the penetration is to one deck, we would expect on average the shoe to remain +1 throughout the remaining two decks. One of the extra tens should come out as each remaining deck is dealt.

If this is true, it would seem that I should be wonging earlier than -2. I have taken to "wonging at the table" just to see how things play out. I just tell the dealer to deal me out and stay and watch the rest of the shoe. Surprisingly I haven't gotten any heat or attention from this strategy.

Sorry for the length. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Buy the book, Blackjack Attack. In Chapter 11 or 12 of the 2nd edition (the third edition is out now & I am sure that topic is covered there also), you will find that issue covered. It is not a straight forward answer, as there are some variations to Wonging, plus the optimal out-count will vary with deck depth and length of time to get into another game...

But to give you an oversimplified answer, negative 1.2 TC is what I recall for anything prior to 2 decks left, at that point the deck should go positive or else you take a short break, go to another table.

Almost any negative running count warrants a table hop if you see another shoe shuffled and ready to go. Casino size and number of tables affect this decision. -1.2 TC would be a good absolute Wong out point when you have no place to go. But if there are lots of tables, and especially if you see one empty, it is optimal to Wong out of most running counts if it is your intention to play an optimal white rabbit strategy... which may not be the case.

Basically, the fewer available tables the more negative counts you must endure. If there is only one table then the best you can do is take a bathroom break once in a while.

for each individual set of rules and conditions. I recommend Casino Verite by Norm W.