K.O. System

[fresher]

im learning the K.O. System i have a few questions. so now i count the sevens as a +1? and using this count takes out the need to convert to True Count?

also do u start with the number that corresponds with the amount of decks in play?

[golfnut101]

Hey Fresher

Yes to all your questions. If you do not have the book, I highly recommend you purchase it. Whatever counting system you choose, make practice a priority. And lots of it. The system will not matter if it is not second nature for you once you begin play at the casinos. This cannot be stressed enough.
Good luck.

[jtleon]

Originally Posted by fresher

im learning the K.O. System i have a few questions. so now i count the sevens as a +1? and using this count takes out the need to convert to True Count?

also do u start with the number that corresponds with the amount of decks in play?

get the book and the software to practice at home.

book is around $17.95
software is around 29.95

i think they are worth that money.....i havent use KO in any casino yet....but their system is simple and good.

http://www.koblackjack.com/

[ScottH]

Originally Posted by jtleon

get the book and the software to practice at home.

book is around $17.95
software is around 29.95

i think they are worth that money.....i havent use KO in any casino yet....but their system is simple and good.

http://www.koblackjack.com/

Agreed, those 2 sources are both great and are well worth the money. They will save you a ton of time and will get you casino ready in no time.

When you get the software, you can even customize the game to your local games rules. And a message box will pop up if you make a mistake. It doesn't have great graphics or anything, but it does what it needs to do.

[QFIT]

The software is going to be replaced. Not sure exactly when.

[EasyRhino]

The KO blackjacksite also has an article on KO Rookiee, which really is the fundamental training-wheel version of KO. You can understand it enough to where you can do a little practice and get a feel for it.

If you like it, then you definitely want to buy the book. I forgot to buy it from this site, and grabbed a used copy for like $5 including shipping (sorry Ken). The book is a good read, and goes into more detail.

I personally haven't used the training software, but I'd probably be tempted to jump straight to something like Casino Verite (which I don't have either, but have tried the demo). It supports KO.

I've used KO in the casino for about... twenty or so sessions over a few months, and I like it. My counting skills still weak, and my math skills are weaker, so I really like the lack of mental division.

[jtleon]

me too, i think im weak on math mentally....so i only use KO :>
ko software only cost 27 while verite cost 90, even verite can use for different counting system, but it is not useful for me as i only need KO, so i go for the cheaper option, KO which cost only 27

[ScottH]

Originally Posted by jtleon

me too, i think im weak on math mentally....so i only use KO :>
ko software only cost 27 while verite cost 90, even verite can use for different counting system, but it is not useful for me as i only need KO, so i go for the cheaper option, KO which cost only 27

If you are definitely using KO and you don't want to spend too much money, that is a fine decision. The KO program is plenty good enough to get you up to speed.

If you ever have a few extra dollars to spend, then CV is a good decision as well. It has a TON of options to customize the playing experience to be just as it would be in the casino.

They are both great values IMO.

[zengrifter]

Originally Posted by ScottH

If you ever have a few extra dollars to spend, then CV is a good decision as well. It has a TON of options to customize the playing experience to be just as it would be in the casino.

The rich play experience is NOT where its at - the DRILLS are where its at! zg

[ScottH]

Originally Posted by zengrifter

The rich play experience is NOT where its at - the DRILLS are where its at! zg

I agree. In fact, I have ONLY used CV for the drills so far. I have never played any blackjack using CV, but I have used the deck estimation drill.