And this is exactly the problem with players that live and die by simulation numbers.
15% increase. And the trade off is 10 times more heat, countermeasures, backoffs, barings and a much shorter career?
Simulations are only a tool. Never the end-all answer and very often don't translate well into real life play.
I am not speaking of anyone specific in this thread, but it is my experience that players that live and die with simulation numbers, and are always citing simulation numbers are most likely doing most of their blackjack play on their computer, not at real felt blackjack table. And yeah, I am talking to you T3 where ever you are. The recently released from jail Reno, guy too.