I've been out of the counting scene for many years but now having plenty of time since I've retired plus a few shillings / dollars to spare I thought I'd try and make some pocket money out of BJ here in the UK.
When I was a lad it was 4 decks - DAS - DD hard 9/10/11, no soft DD, ENHC rule, no spilts on 4's - 5's or 10's, no resplits, insurance only on BJ v dlr A, and as for penetration anywhere from 50% to 80% [generally about 75%].
This was way back in 1976, [yes 1976]. I played Thorpe's Hi-Lo back then.
So coming back to the BJ scene now I know I'll need to undergo a steep learning curve to get back up to speed. Which brings me to my question:
Which is the best count method to employ / study in today's UK 6 deck ridden world? I've scouted through QFIT's [Norman Wattenberger] on-line book on the REKO, bought and read Vancura & Fuchs KO Blackjack and, last but not least, Stanford Wong's High-Low System in his book 'Professional Blackjack'.
I'm not looking for a quick fix here, I don't think there is one in this field of expertise BUT I would very much appreciate forum members feedback on their experiences with the above mentioned methods.
I really really don't want to go onto multi-level counts systems. For several months I endeavoured to play the Revere Advanced Point Count - that was a ball ache. I was never that confident my running counts were accurate even after months of practice at home, [mind you I didn't have Casino Verite software at my disposal then*].
I lost when playing the Revere APC but didn't lose with Thope's Hi-Low!?
All feedback much appreciated.
Best regards, rainmanuk.
[* This is not a puff for QFIT's software, I have absolutely no connection with the company, it is however the most brilliant BJ practice software I've come across to date]. rmuk.
When I was a lad it was 4 decks - DAS - DD hard 9/10/11, no soft DD, ENHC rule, no spilts on 4's - 5's or 10's, no resplits, insurance only on BJ v dlr A, and as for penetration anywhere from 50% to 80% [generally about 75%].
This was way back in 1976, [yes 1976]. I played Thorpe's Hi-Lo back then.
So coming back to the BJ scene now I know I'll need to undergo a steep learning curve to get back up to speed. Which brings me to my question:
Which is the best count method to employ / study in today's UK 6 deck ridden world? I've scouted through QFIT's [Norman Wattenberger] on-line book on the REKO, bought and read Vancura & Fuchs KO Blackjack and, last but not least, Stanford Wong's High-Low System in his book 'Professional Blackjack'.
I'm not looking for a quick fix here, I don't think there is one in this field of expertise BUT I would very much appreciate forum members feedback on their experiences with the above mentioned methods.
I really really don't want to go onto multi-level counts systems. For several months I endeavoured to play the Revere Advanced Point Count - that was a ball ache. I was never that confident my running counts were accurate even after months of practice at home, [mind you I didn't have Casino Verite software at my disposal then*].
I lost when playing the Revere APC but didn't lose with Thope's Hi-Low!?
All feedback much appreciated.
Best regards, rainmanuk.
[* This is not a puff for QFIT's software, I have absolutely no connection with the company, it is however the most brilliant BJ practice software I've come across to date]. rmuk.