Best counting method?Hi-Lo/KO

[JuniorBoy]

Hello again everybody!!!!

I was wandering what would be the best and easiest card cunting system.
Me and my friends play with a single deck (not 2 or more,just one).
So what is the difference between Hi-Lo and KO.
(I'm currently using the Hi-Lo system).

Take your precious time and answer please.
Thanks.

 

[tthree]

In my wanderings I found the easiest card cunting system is to show my ID card as I go into the bar then buy her some drinks ...

Sorry , I couldn't resist. KO is easier Hilo is more profitable in general.

 

[tthree]

Neither is very good for single deck.

KO is an unbalanced running count system. This is less accurate but doesn't require TC conversions. HILO is a balanced true count system. You keep a running count which is converted to a true count for betting and playing decisions. You divide the running count by the number of decks left to be played. In single deck this is always division by a fraction.

 

[JuniorBoy]

Neither is very good for single deck.

KO is an unbalanced running count system. This is less accurate but doesn't require TC conversions. HILO is a balanced true count system. You keep a running count which is converted to a true count for betting and playing decisions. You divide the running count by the number of decks left to be played. In single deck this is always division by a fraction.

So what system would you suggest me to use for a single deck blackjack game?

 

[tthree]

I wouldn't pick either but if you are determined to pick one or the other I guess HILO. Remember you TC adjustments will be division by a fraction. If you can't divide 3 by 3/4 you can't use HILO.

 

[Thunder]

If you're playing single or dd, why not switch to Hi-Opt I. It's even easier than Hi-Lo. You can just keep a side count of aces and you'll do better.

 

[Brock Windsor]

Either is fine. Bigger bet spreads, better pen, and avoiding being banned are more important than the counting system being used.

 

[tthree]

Either is fine. Bigger bet spreads, better pen, and avoiding being banned are more important than the counting system being used.

Objectives 1 and 3 often don't mix well especially in pitch games.