My system of choice when it comes to counting is the Zen system. I know that my counting point is zero, pivot point is zero the "off the top" advantage for the house is close zero in SD games. But when it comes to multi-deck games, I'm confused.
I know the 'off the top' advantage is -1/2 so you have to take that into consideration when finding your True Edge. If your TE is 2, you have to subtract .5 from that because of the pivot point.... But is this just for betting purposes that you subtract the .5 or does that encompass insurance and playing each hand?
Example:
Let's say you are playing a 4D game, you've got 2 1/2 decks left and RC is a 10. So your TE would be 10/(2.5*4); 10/10. TE=1. Now my question is, let's say you had a 19 and the dealers up card was an Ace. According to Zen indices, if your TE is 1+, take insurance. Would I take my TE and subtract .5 since the pivot point is -.5 and NOT take the insurance since my TE would only be 1/2. OR: do I NOT subtract the .5 since it's only for betting and take the insurance bet?
This has been confusing me for awhile now and would love it if someone could clear it up. Thanks in advance guys.
I know the 'off the top' advantage is -1/2 so you have to take that into consideration when finding your True Edge. If your TE is 2, you have to subtract .5 from that because of the pivot point.... But is this just for betting purposes that you subtract the .5 or does that encompass insurance and playing each hand?
Example:
Let's say you are playing a 4D game, you've got 2 1/2 decks left and RC is a 10. So your TE would be 10/(2.5*4); 10/10. TE=1. Now my question is, let's say you had a 19 and the dealers up card was an Ace. According to Zen indices, if your TE is 1+, take insurance. Would I take my TE and subtract .5 since the pivot point is -.5 and NOT take the insurance since my TE would only be 1/2. OR: do I NOT subtract the .5 since it's only for betting and take the insurance bet?
This has been confusing me for awhile now and would love it if someone could clear it up. Thanks in advance guys.