hawkeye
Well-Known Member
Sorry that I don't have all the books and info on this stuff near me, that's what I like this board for, you guys know these answers...
My situation: 6D, double anything, no re-split aces, hit soft 17, varying pen. I realize the game isn't ideal, but when the pen is good it's decent, and it's very close to where I live and there is no heat. So my opportunity costs to play are very low, I drive by multiple casinos with these rules on my daily commute.
My question: What's the point where spreading to two hands is a better idea than raising the bet on one? If I'm at the point in the count where I put out a 4-unit bet does it hurt to put out 2 hands at 2 units, or is 2 hands at 3 units better (150%)? Is there a point in the betting ramp where is becomes a better idea to spread to two hands?
I ask because I don't play all the time, very recreational. When I do get chances to go it's usually not at a low time, the tables are fairly full. The few times I've seen some good counts come through it seems like it would be better to spread to two hands earlier than normal because the amount of players eat through the hot shoe faster. That seem logical? I put it to the test this last wknd, spreading much earlier than normal at a half-full table, and it worked very well. Could be variance, that's why I ask.
No offense menat, but please save the "find a better game" speech. I've heard it, I understand, and I agree that there are better games. But I play for small stakes, for fun, when I can. So this is my game, and I'm interested in finding the best way to maximize this game.
My situation: 6D, double anything, no re-split aces, hit soft 17, varying pen. I realize the game isn't ideal, but when the pen is good it's decent, and it's very close to where I live and there is no heat. So my opportunity costs to play are very low, I drive by multiple casinos with these rules on my daily commute.
My question: What's the point where spreading to two hands is a better idea than raising the bet on one? If I'm at the point in the count where I put out a 4-unit bet does it hurt to put out 2 hands at 2 units, or is 2 hands at 3 units better (150%)? Is there a point in the betting ramp where is becomes a better idea to spread to two hands?
I ask because I don't play all the time, very recreational. When I do get chances to go it's usually not at a low time, the tables are fairly full. The few times I've seen some good counts come through it seems like it would be better to spread to two hands earlier than normal because the amount of players eat through the hot shoe faster. That seem logical? I put it to the test this last wknd, spreading much earlier than normal at a half-full table, and it worked very well. Could be variance, that's why I ask.
No offense menat, but please save the "find a better game" speech. I've heard it, I understand, and I agree that there are better games. But I play for small stakes, for fun, when I can. So this is my game, and I'm interested in finding the best way to maximize this game.
