Well, I went down to AC a few weeks ago with some friends. I'm not the most advanced counter, and swore off actually counting and playing until I got both the bankroll and the skills. However, I decided, because it was cheaper, and because all the other tables were full (Weekend Night) to sit down at a 6:5 game. Now I know the odds, and did fairly well for about 5 shuffles, being down only $30. Then, on the 6th deck, it came. It was right before the dealers cut card and I had a positive 6 TC. In other words, somewhere between a 9 and 12 RC (2/3 to 1/2 deck left). I decided to risk it, and put down $40 on the hand (the rest of what I had in front of me). I pulled an 11, the dealer pulled a 5. I doubled down, dealer busted, and won $80 on one hand. Not to bad. After that, I realized it was time to walk away, and not let the house advantage of 3% slowly take back my money. Though you guys may be interested. Oh, and in AC there is no mid-shoe entry. Not sure if this is universal in single deck, but it is in 6:5 AC style. So basically, unless you get extremelly lucky, this game still sucks.
