Reno Trip

I am about to head out to Reno where I read that there are double deck games. I have been playing only shoes up until now and have been using the HiLo count since I read that HiLo is almost as effective as the HiOpt system for multi deck games. I know that the HiOpt systems are better for single and double deck games. So I was wondering if it was worth the trouble of trying to learn either HiOpt I or HiOptII for the trip? If I were going to be playing single deck I would think that it would be worth it but I was not sure if it would be worth the effort for double deck since I read that HiLo is almost as effective for multi deck games.

If you are competent and comfortable with Hi-Lo, there is little reason to learn another count. The likelihood of errors and reduction of game speed will probably overcome whatever minimal EV gains you may get with another count.

Play the single decks in Reno. Do not be afraid of the D10 games; they are fine. Don't bother with the dumps Fitzgeralds, Circus Circus, Alamo, Bonanza, Diamonds, and Silver Club, as all are usually unplayable at any reasonable stakes due to terrible pen and/or rampant preferential shuffling. Just about everywhere else has some decent games.

The link below might be helpful to you.

For good single deck games you will 10-20% faster with a more advanced count. Hi-Opt II is considered the top performer if you can handle it. I prefer Zen because there is no Ace side-count to screw up, especially for shoes.

For most of today's games you'd be better off just sticking to a count with a high betting correlation like High-Low and play more aggressively.

He's all processing.