Variations for different card counting systems

Hello, are the majority of all the variations from basic strategy dependent on hi-lo or are they precise for other card counting systems such as hi-opt 2 and red 7? If you know the majority of the variations, hi-lo without problems and basic strategy without issues, would you recommend to change to a more difficult card counting system or learn to shuffle track for example? If you recommend shuffle tracking, could you please suggest me a good website with much information about it, because I have lack of information about it.

The current state of blackjack requires almost exclusive 6 deck play with perhaps occasional double deck. The frequency of recognizing positive betting situations are found more with the halves count albeit requiring a little bit more mental energy. Would anyone disagree? I think not.
Shuffle tracking in my opinion should not be taken as an easy road to perfection, as mistakes could be quite costly.
Having played the halves count for decades,  it's a comforting feeling betting the money at the proper time with much less deviation than would be the simple high low. With such deteriorating Blackjack environs, that's a decision beginners entering the field must decide on. My guess is most probably will not want to pursue the extra effort, unfortunately
 

I don't disagree that the a multi-level count will out perform a single level.  But, I will also agree that the extra effort is not worth it.  The more decks, the less the effect of using a multi-level count.  The same thing can be said for other aspects of counting, such as side counts.  Using an ace side count is much more valuable in a 1deck game and next to useless in a 6 deck game.  

I guess I agree with both replies. If you can handle a multi level count, it IS more powerful and you should use it. I started with HiLo & use advanced Omega II now with no problems learning it.

The shuffle tracker's cookbook is a must have if you even want to start down that road, but it's just the framework for real shuffle tracking. The finer details and how to utilize the information given are not spelled out for you in the book. Through hard work and a ridiculous amount of practice, you'll start to realize how to be effective. Also, cvshuffle software. Once you have that, you'll realize most of the games you had in mind to use tracking on, aren't trackable. You'll be lucky to find a good shuffle in your state.

So, let's say you practice shuffle tracking instead of watching tv, eating breakfast, and lunch; you buy the software, mark dozens of decks of cards, find a game, and have to free time to travel. Do it! But, the best way to use shuffle tracking is on a team, so ploppies don't get the cut or take your ace. You can do it on your own, like having a tool in your back pocket to use every once in a while, but it is very difficult to count segments and count the main game at the same time. It's a lot harder than a side count. 

And if you are going to use it as a tool in your back pocket, you have to keep it sharp, because it is not something you just learn and have, you have to practice like crazy. It will get dull. The worst part is, players will bet into garbage, and blame it on dilution. A level 2 count is child's play compared to shuffle tracking.

The question is how much work are you willing to put in? Because if you slack off on training, you will likely lose money.


HiLo is great. Get the money on the table, and have a conversation.