Playing more than one hand?

[WannabeCounter]

If I'm playing one hand for the majority of a shoe, and suddenly the count is high enough for me to push out a higher bet...and let's say I push out the same bet to now play two hands instead of one, is this going to increase my RoR?

I'm not sure how this would work. It's like doubling the bet but I have the same advantage...but is it offset by the fact I have two seperate hands to play, and a greater share of the good cards?

 

[zengrifter]

To maintain the same approx RoR you can bet approx 50% more than the 1hand max, divided between 2hands. zg

 

[paddywhack]

Also understand that, depending on the game (eg: DD vs 6D), this can bring you more attention from the pit, especially if you win with two very good hands with a reasonably high bet.

 

[tthree]

To maintain the same approx RoR you can bet approx 50% more than the 1hand max, divided between 2hands. zg

Or 3 hands.

 

[FLASH1296]

Spreading to 2 or more hands when the situation is advantageous is a Red Flag to the pit.

"A word to the wise is sufficient."

 

[WannabeCounter]

I've read about all of you developing acts and using these such as cover plays. However, I'm playing in the UK, the casino business is not as far along over here. The pit bosses aren't as aware of card counting.
If you played in a UK casino you would know what I mean, lol.

 

[zengrifter]

Spreading to 2 or more hands when the situation is advantageous is a Red Flag to the pit.

That is why my favorite gambit is to play multi hand in -EV and one hand in +EV. zg

 

[winr_winr_chicken_dinner!]

That is why my favorite gambit is to play multi hand in -EV and one hand in +EV. zg

Multi hand -EV, min bets to card eat and smack 'em when the count goes up with a big bet and hit the door ZG?

 

[zengrifter]

Multi hand -EV, min bets to card eat and smack 'em when the count goes up with a big bet and hit the door ZG?

No hitting the door too soon for me. I like to stay awhile. zg

 

[21gunsalute]

That is why my favorite gambit is to play multi hand in -EV and one hand in +EV. zg

Did you learn that from Super Genius? :laugh:

 

[tthree]

Heads up play

That is why my favorite gambit is to play multi hand in -EV and one hand in +EV. zg

Playing heads up this is a valid way to increase your EV overall. You can chew through cards with the two hands reducing variance while your index plays make the negative EV situation more likely to win at least one hand. You get to face more dealer hands at high EV somewhat neutralizing the random nature of who gets the pat hands and the stiffs before the opportunity is gone. The more dealer hands you face for each opportunity the more likely he will have to play some dealer stiffs. Short of the affect on doubles, splits and blackjack dealer stiffs are why you have a high EV situation. Also it increases the value of your time spent as you are not waiting as long between opportunities.

 

[winnawinna]

Playing heads up this is a valid way to increase your EV overall. You can chew through cards with the two hands reducing variance while your index plays make the negative EV situation more likely to win at least one hand. You get to face more dealer hands at high EV somewhat neutralizing the random nature of who gets the pat hands and the stiffs before the opportunity is gone. The more dealer hands you face for each opportunity the more likely he will have to play some dealer stiffs. Short of the affect on doubles, splits and blackjack dealer stiffs are why you have a high EV situation. Also it increases the value of your time spent as you are not waiting as long between opportunities.

I totally agree with you. I find that playing 2 hands all the time lowers your variance and helps you sort through the - counts. But beware...you need a solid bankroll to play two hands. There's nothing like having your max bet out and the dealer gets a BJ.