I have successfully doubled on 12 v dealer 5 or 6 in single deck games with minus 4 or less using k-o. I even doubled on a 13 once v dealer 6 with a minus 6 count. This moves really gets the dealer looking. I would only do this in single deck with the minimum out there and with strong confidence...
I have spread 1-7 units in single deck with no problem. I find that using 2 hands helps keep the heat off. Start 2 hands of 1 unit then if the count goes up go to 2 hands of 3 rather than 1 hand of six. Also it helps to use smaller denominations of chips. Its funny that 1 green chip is noticed...
You said
"After 35 hours of logged casino play I am down 1.4 units (last 4 hour trip I lost 40 units!!!) including what is spent on tipping"
Heres some advice...... "Don't Tip". The casinos do not tip you when you lose......
remember this: "Tipping is a city in china"
Good luck
Re: Also Note.
Stay away from CSM's, crowded tables, and any place where they call check play on a $15 bet. Try different places and different times. You can find a place in vegas you like.
I count the cards after they are placed heads up. It is not really that hard to see the cards. I typically will only play at a table with 1 or two other people. I will not sit at a crowded table. It hurts my ability to play 2 hands when the count is right. I do not like the six deck games and...
You stated in a post "KO will not yield many early bets. KO tends to underestimate the count early and over estimate it late. That is the defect of the system. That said, it is still very good"
Please elaborate. Your knowledge is greatly appreciated.