Simple Count System

[BlackjackWichita]

Has anyone developed a system that just counts the 3,4,5,6 vs. the 10s , taking out all other cards included Aces ? Comments appreciated.

 

[KenSmith]

Yep, that's Hi-Opt I, though most players who use it also keep a side count of Aces.

Here's a list:
http://www.bjmath.com/bjmath/counting/OSRating.htm (Archive copy)

 

[zengrifter]

Has anyone developed a system that just counts the 3,4,5,6 vs. the 10s

That count is INFERIOR to 2-6 vs. 10-A and 2-7 vs. 10-A. zg

 

[PokerJunky]

What is the rule for taking insurance using

Hi-Opt I and HI/Lo.


Also Looking at the OSR(Overall Systems Ratings), when playing in 6-8 deck games will the OSR amongst the systems get closer than just a single deck game.

I've been using Hi/Lo count system (2-6 +1 and 10,A -1) w/ the Hi-Opt I adjustments. I take insurance on > +3 TC and play mostly 6 to 8 deck games. I am thinking of moving to Hi-Opt II, but don't know if it will make that much of a difference in a 6-8 deck game. Also I don't think the difficultly of keeping a ace side count in for 8 decks is worth the extra per hr increase.
I spread 1-4, but leave when the TC < -1. Hi/Lo count system is very easy to keep track and I can still talk to the pretty girl next to me

thanks

 

[KenSmith]

Hi-Lo Insurance numbers:
Insure at or higher than these true counts:
1 deck: +1.4
2 deck: +2.4
6 deck: +3.0
8 deck: +3.1