I have been practicing a version of Color K-O (by Leroy Nimka) that implements ideas from Daniel Dravot's "Color of Blackjack." I am looking for any and all opinions on the effectiveness of this system or any changes I should make. Here are the details of the count I use and the rules I play with:
6 deck, S17, DAS, LS, Blackjack pays 3:2, about 83% penetration (extremely favorable rules)
1-10 bet spread ($10-$100) (As per the book, I am planning on taking 12 max bets with me to each casino trip, which is twice a month. As of right now, $1200 is my bankroll but I am somewhat able to replenish it)
K-O count (2 through 7 = 1, 8 and 9 = 0, 10 and A = -1)
I use a chart (made on google sheets) to plot the different true counts for every running count at each deck (Take note that I created it on my phone and, therefore, looks a little wonky on PC at times). I have the chart on the top right memorized and I simply keep a running count during the game and compare it with this grid to find out which "color" I am in. I make my betting decisions and playing deviations based on which color I am in at the time. My betting ramp is on the bottom left and my deviations next to it. My actual bet ramp numbers are sort of an amalgamation of different strategies and could be modified. I am more concerned about my deviations which are heavily Frankenstein-ed from different posts/strategies. I even rounded some of them for simplicity. Are there any changes that I could make to maximize EV or minimize risk? I would lean towards the latter over the former if possible. Feel free to ask or say anything, thanks!
My spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing
6 deck, S17, DAS, LS, Blackjack pays 3:2, about 83% penetration (extremely favorable rules)
1-10 bet spread ($10-$100) (As per the book, I am planning on taking 12 max bets with me to each casino trip, which is twice a month. As of right now, $1200 is my bankroll but I am somewhat able to replenish it)
K-O count (2 through 7 = 1, 8 and 9 = 0, 10 and A = -1)
I use a chart (made on google sheets) to plot the different true counts for every running count at each deck (Take note that I created it on my phone and, therefore, looks a little wonky on PC at times). I have the chart on the top right memorized and I simply keep a running count during the game and compare it with this grid to find out which "color" I am in. I make my betting decisions and playing deviations based on which color I am in at the time. My betting ramp is on the bottom left and my deviations next to it. My actual bet ramp numbers are sort of an amalgamation of different strategies and could be modified. I am more concerned about my deviations which are heavily Frankenstein-ed from different posts/strategies. I even rounded some of them for simplicity. Are there any changes that I could make to maximize EV or minimize risk? I would lean towards the latter over the former if possible. Feel free to ask or say anything, thanks!
My spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing