Hello all,
Thank you to any who take the time to read and/or reply to this message.
Would the following be correct:
When using the Hi-Lo count each point of true count is worth approximately 0.5% and when using the Zen count every 2 points of true count are worth approximately 0.5%.
My next question is me looking for more of a critique. I would like the betting spread I have recently experimented with looked over and any possible mistakes pointed out.
The rules for my local 6 deck game are as follows: Double after splitting, split up to 4 times, can't resplit aces but can double for another card, double on any two starting cards, late surrender, blackjack pays 3 to 2, may play up to 2 hands, $3 to $200 table limit, dealer stands on all 17's, penetration is generally 67% but some dealers will go closer to 75% once in a while. $60 is my maximum bet.
All topics below assume the Hi-Lo Lite counting system.
The new betting spread I am using is 1-20 (again please note this is for 6 decks) and goes from $3 to $60 as follows:
(Please note an example of how I calculate my edge: i.e. if RC = 16 and DR = 4 my edge is 2% and I bet $36 as shown below.)
edge less than 0 = $3 (go to bathroom if edge using hi-lo is -1 or worse)
edge at least 0 = $6
0.5% = $6
1.0% = $12
1.5% = $24
2.0% = $36
2.5% = $48
3.0% or higher = $60
If the edge is 1.0% or higher I will play 2 spots at 75% of whatever my current bet is based on the current edge under the following conditions:
2 or more people at the table with me and/or the cut card is about to come out.
All of that being said one thing I wonder about with my strategy is am I assuming my edge correctly? i.e. if I calculate my edge to be 2% based on my Hi-Lo Lite conversion should I be subtracting the house edge and in fact betting less than I am at that point or am I right on with how much I am betting and at what values?
As a final note I'll mention that with my local 2 deck game I have been using a 1 to 8 betting spread.
Here are the rules for my local 2 deck game: no double after splitting, cannot resplit aces, late surrender, double 10 and 11 only, blackjack pays 3 to 2, $5 to $100 table limit, may play up to 2 hands, dealer stands on all 17's, 67% penetration with a dealer rarely allowing closer to 75%.
Thank you in advance for your replies.
