Wong Halves

Hi I was wondering if you guys could answer one simple question for me. I just purchased Professional Blackjack, and am highly pleased with it. The question I have is in regards to the count system, Wong Halves. It says in the book that if you double the numbers in the counting system, example.. 2 being plus 1, instead of plus .5. You should double the numbers in tables 69 and 70. Now what is stumping me is if that is the case it says in table 69 not to split AA vs dealers 7 if the count is -10. Does this mean that I would need a true count of -20 to not split AA, and if so do I just simply double all the numbers in tables 69, and 70. With the rest of the tables I plan on using.

I was also wondering if I double the numbers in the count system, could I just covert running count to true count, dividing by half decks, instead of whole and just keep the tables the same without having to double the information in all the tables?

I would deeply appreciate any and all the information you could give me.

Regards,

Billy

hey dude, its cool to hear from some youth in hear. im 19. i was just wonderin how long you have been counting if at all. ive been counting for bout 9 months. i baught PBJ about 4 months ago an i use wongs hi-low indices. 17 sec for a pack. i got a website u should check out if your not sure what system u want to use yet. halves is hard man. im thinking bout going to a level 2, but not sure if its worth the possible mistakes.

http:www.qfit.com/cvstrat.htm

what state u from?

Email me at billyboy20al@yahoo.com or billy587@cfl.rr.com

Thanks for the site, I've been counting for about 9 months myself.

Since Halves is a multi-level count, it is really only a little harder than hilo. The bonus is that you do not have to sidecount aces, and the count still stands up strong when compared to all level two ace-neutral counts. Don't move up unless you play perfectly. I have been using this count for 6 months and have no trouble keeping a conversation going, so it is not as hard as you would think. The winrate is higher, and the ROR is lower, so the extra effort is worth it in my opinion.

but it helps to be able to read, spell, and not flame other posters.

A sense if humor goes a long way.

So far you are doin' gud on most counts...

College Kid, In answer to your query about,

"I was also wondering if I double the numbers in the count system, could I just covert running count to true count, dividing by half decks, instead of whole and just keep the tables the same without having to double the information in all the tables?"

You most certainly can change to a half count conversion rather than doubling the index numbers. In fact this will also give you a more accurate true count. Hit 'em hard, The Side