I am new to counting but coming along well I think. Reading a lot, practicing a lot, getting good advice and following it. Made my first trip to the casino today with money actually on the table. I mean my first time attempting counting. I have played plenty of BS blackjack. I lost a little, but I was very pleased to find that I kept the count and was able to perform fairly well in the environment. My question is this: The local places I play are small. The largest I have available locally usually runs 6 to ten active tables in two pits at a given time, sometimes more at very busy times evenings. The others have only one to three tables anytime. Wonging seems a very good, practical way to play shoe games, but I don't know how practical it may be in such small, local places? During my early learning period would it be suggested to attempt wonging in these environments or play all with a higher spread and play all except for restroom breaks, phone calls, etc.
Though I can't say with certainty yet, I do believe I can spread just about whatever I want in these places without problem. Right now I spread when playing all 10-1, but I think I can easily spread 20-1 just as easily.
Given those conditions and assuming I can spread 20-1, say $5 to $100, which way should I play when here at home?
I don't know if it matters to this specific question, but the game I usually have available is 6 deck S17 DAS Resplit to 4 hands including aces and one card on aces. The penetration is about 1 /4 decks ... sometimes closer to 2.
Though I can't say with certainty yet, I do believe I can spread just about whatever I want in these places without problem. Right now I spread when playing all 10-1, but I think I can easily spread 20-1 just as easily.
Given those conditions and assuming I can spread 20-1, say $5 to $100, which way should I play when here at home?
I don't know if it matters to this specific question, but the game I usually have available is 6 deck S17 DAS Resplit to 4 hands including aces and one card on aces. The penetration is about 1 /4 decks ... sometimes closer to 2.