Recent content by Ed Teller

Team Manager, Mentor and Advantage Player

Well, not a bad "rule of thumb calculation", however it should be (.50% X 5,000)/variance. Suggest you use the last step.

The best response to these idiots is to agree that they are correct and say you deviated because you "just had a feeling". You should thank your dealer for assisting in your cover. Great + to cover making you look like a gambler. Who cares is the dealer is right or wrong? I sure do not need...

You would be wrong. I have heard all of these "didn't work hard enough" comments and they do not hold up. Do not misunderstand, if I am a full time lone wolf pro then multi-level counts will be my weapon of choice.

Interested in feedback fro play at Mexican casinos.

APHEAT numbers are correct and I have found him to be credible, accurate and aggravating. He made a living doing these analysis. Why would you think running your own simulation will produce improved results?

Not the experience of the players I have known and tested. I concur. It is a stronger count when played like a computer. However, computers are not making the plays. Does not take many errors at TC+3 or above to negate all of its advantage.

First of all, the "one size fits all" scenario does not work for me. Balanced counts are easier to both learn and use then the multilevel counts with various side counts. Generally, the complex counts perform better in a specific environment but are more error prone. I can say this after...

https://www.blackjackscience.com/productdetails.php?id=52 Pocket cards with basic strategy and Ill18/Fab4

Can you elaborate on what this betting system is?

There is a difference in optimizing these metrics and optimal play that includes longevity and cover. If your bankroll can withstand the bets withing your risk tolerance is the key statement. If possible, I would bet optimally without a top bet but the conditions do not allow such. Therefore...

CE can be considered EV that has been game risk adjusted and is a valid (and perhaps better) method of evaluating a game.