using any strategy with a spread of 1-4 is a lost of time at least u need 1-10, and 1-12 for 8 decks. my advise if u already know HiLo keep it , there is no much increase for almost any change in strategy at least u play a lot and with a big big BRjohnnyk421 said:ya, i just play once in a while...not consistently. I usually play 6 deck games with the best odds i can find like S17 and DAS. I usually only spread about 1-4 units. I have used hi-lo, but saw reko and liked it cuz its easier, but it seems likes it misses some opportunities in the beginning.