Counters Dream?

[russellj93]

My local small casino (1 or 2 BJ tables open during the week) has a 6-deck shoe 3:2 BJ, dealer stands s17, DAS allowed and 6:5 single deck BJs dealer stands s17, DAS not allowed. During the week when only one table is open they always open the single deck game. Sometimes I am the only player and request the 6-deck game but they basically force me to play the single deck or I can choose not to play at all. (It's a 20 minute boat ride, and the boat leaves hourly. I either play the single deck, or sit at the bar for an hour or play slots; but I am not a slot player).I am not a counter but the single deck game all cards are dealt face up (with the exception of a double and that card is dealt face down) and the deck is played all the way down to the very minimum of cards left. This sounds like a counters dream but then there is the 6:5 BJ issue. Also, another issue to a counter may be the table limits $5-$100.
I have really lost big time using BS (and this is with play on the 6-deck shoe) and am wondering if learning a counting system is worth the trouble especially considering my small BR and the table limits at the casinos that I play the most often. Yesterday, I played regular 6-deck BJ at six different casinos in Laughlin, NV (a 1 hour drive for me to Laughlin and add another hour and I could be in Vegas). I went down $400, and this is the fourth week in a row I have done this. I play almost everyday any where from 2-6 hours. I was doing pretty well and then disaster struck. Your help and advise is very welcome. I only have a very little BR left and if I can't win my BJ career will be over. I read, study, and play the simulator everyday.
Russell

 

[Canceler]

Never play the 6:5 game. It's an extremely bad deal for the player, and playing it only encourages them to keep it around. If you really want to be annoying, try to convince other people not to play it either. That way they'll either open up the six deck game or ask you to leave. Then you can save up your money for a trip to Laughlin.

 

[BlackDog]

What you are most likely experiencing is the natural downturn all BJ players experience. You will have highs and lows. Add to that the fact that you are using only BS and you are already in a losing position. Percentage of those losses will depend on the particular game you are playing AND your bet size and spread. To get any kind of an advantage you should probably learn to count if you plan on making any headway...then search out the best games you can find. As stated above 6:5 is to be avoided at all costs.