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Hier, dans un cazino local, un type a fait quelque chose de très étrange en bj. il a pris près de 10 000 euros.
Le plus étrange dans tout ça, c'est que le jeu se déroulait avec smc, si j'ai bien compris, la machine qui fait un shaffle après chaque main.
Le plus étrange était ses mises.il misait pendant quelques tours le minimum de 10euro et après quelques temps BOOM ! !! 200euro dans chaque boîte.il jouait dans deux boîtes et il a décidé BOOM les mises maximales et parfois il ouvrait aussi une boîte 3d.il prenait tout le temps des dizaines et des as.aussi le croupier prenait 10 mais pour une raison quelconque jamais d'as.Quand la soirée s'est terminée, il n'y avait plus que deux boîtes avec 10 euros chacune pour quelques mains et après 6 ou 7 mains BOOM ! !! les mises maximales étaient de 200 euros et toujours 20 ou bj.je n'ai plus jamais vu quelque chose comme ça.le plus drôle c'est que les 3 chefs de fosse et le directeur de salle ont couru vers cette table et ont regardé le jeu.je comptais aussi avec hi/lo mais bien sûr mon comptage était en l'air ! !! sa méthode/comptage fonctionnait à la perfection ! !!
Hi Ken, I see under recent comments that you replied about the KO system, but I cant see the last few replies. I refreshed and restarted my computer but it seems I can’t see the last few relies, what can I do?
Merci,
Glen
Sorry, I removed an unneeded comment to which that was a reply, not realizing that truncated the whole chain. It’s now back in place just above this pair of comments.
Ok, NP, Thank you.
You said “….this course from the GameMaster targets Hi-Lo…” so does the Basic Strategy or Betting Sequence/Spread different if I decide to use KO?
Thanks again,
Glen
No, KO is a completely different approach. While the basic strategy of course does not change, the betting method and the occasional deviation from basic strategy work differently in KO. If it interests you (and it should), my advice is to get the book: Knock-Out Blackjack.
I did buy the book, but I’ve been practicing with Hi-Lo on your trainer and am almost ready to give it a go. But in trying to find an easier approach (eliminating the division/deck count)
during casino play I came across KO and am not sure if I want to invest more time and effort in practicing all over again. Anyway,
Thanks yet again,
Glen
You don’t mention what dealer upcard you are looking at, nor what the rules of the game are. I’m going to assume that maybe you are looking at a single deck game, and the unusual advice of standing with (7,7) vs a dealer Ten. (Or Surrender if available!). Well, single deck is a lot different. The effect of removing each card is substantial in single deck. In this case, what card would you prefer to draw here? Another 7. But there are only two 7s left in the deck. That swings this decision to make standing better than hitting.
My usual caveats: This ONLY happens in single deck. Refer to the Moteur de stratégie for your exact game’s optimal strategy.
Most of the really nice blackjack tournaments are unfortunately a distant memory. Back in the 1990s, there were large open events held all over the country. Now you can count the number of casinos in the US who still host good open events on your fingers, maybe on one hand. To be successful on the tournament circuit today, you will need to get in to the high-end invitation-only events and even those are in sharp decline. So I’m afraid you’re late to the game for turning pro on the BJT circuit. It was never an easy way to make a living. I have to believe it is now impossible. Because the variance of events is so very high, you need to play a large number of tournaments to succeed. The events just don’t exist in great enough numbers any more. Sorry!
I play a lot here in The Philippines where I’m living, and I’ve noticed the casinos here are all using 6 decks. I’d always wondered why, and now I know.
My grandad won his house in a game of blackjack in the 80’s (yes, I’m serious), and I’ve always had a love for the game since I started playing. Let’s hope I can win a house, too 😀
Using your example, let’s say the correct play is to hit. When I get my new total, should I go back to the card and look up the next correct play? I.E., does this strategy refer to only the first two cards you are delt or to all new totals that come as a result of your “correct play?”
KO does not require a conversion to true count, so it’s quite a bit easier to use. The betting process is quite a bit simpler, but still powerful.
Although this course from the GameMaster targets Hi-Lo (along with my advanced strategy cards), these days I usually recommend KO as a first count. It’s easy but strong.
And yes, you have the right conversion from the above table to your units.
Thanks, you responded before I even posted my correction, lol.
And though I will read the entire KO book ( I know the formula already), I also just wanted to know if the KO TC becomes the same as in Hi-Lo?
Also, just to make sure I have it right, TC+2 $20, +3 $40, +4 $80, +5 $100, +6 $120?
You would use the full spread by the time you get to either TC+5 or TC+6.
Look at the final table in the lesson above. Multiply the amounts by two, and you’ll have a good $10 to $120 spread bet ramp, getting to $120 at TC+6.
As to whether to take a shot with $2500 or wait until you have $6000, only you can decide which you prefer. I would probably go ahead and start with the $2500, with the realization that early bad luck will mean waiting for more ammo.
It’s very hard to find a $5 table these days in the East, so I could do $10 (and that’s getting hard too) to $120. So then would the bet spread at TC+2 $20, TC+3 $30, up to $120 at TC+12?
Also would the bet spread or TC change at all if using the KO count instead of Hi-Lo (I just bought the Knock Out book)?
And last, I was thinking of taking a shot (like you said) at increasing to a new level using this small (Not really that small to me) bank and if I lose this bank, practice more while raising another bank. OR should I keep practicing while raising the correct bank ($6000 I believe) for this spread?
This site, your quick responses, and professionalism are very refreshing!
Merci de votre attention !
Glen
Il semble peu pratique d'obtenir un écart suffisant de cette façon et, pire encore, vous êtes à la merci des décisions d'un autre joueur sur la façon de jouer la main ! Étant donné que très peu de joueurs connaissent une stratégie de base correcte, je ne recommanderais pas le back-betting à moins que vous ne sachiez que la personne est très compétente. Cela semble-t-il plus ou moins suspect que de miser sur votre place ? Cela dépend de la fréquence de cette pratique dans votre casino. Dans certains cas, le backbetting est très populaire. Dans d'autres, elle est rare.
S'il vous plaît, jetez un coup d'œil à ce site .....
Hier, dans un cazino local, un type a fait quelque chose de très étrange en bj. il a pris près de 10 000 euros.
Le plus étrange dans tout ça, c'est que le jeu se déroulait avec smc, si j'ai bien compris, la machine qui fait un shaffle après chaque main.
Le plus étrange était ses mises.il misait pendant quelques tours le minimum de 10euro et après quelques temps BOOM ! !! 200euro dans chaque boîte.il jouait dans deux boîtes et il a décidé BOOM les mises maximales et parfois il ouvrait aussi une boîte 3d.il prenait tout le temps des dizaines et des as.aussi le croupier prenait 10 mais pour une raison quelconque jamais d'as.Quand la soirée s'est terminée, il n'y avait plus que deux boîtes avec 10 euros chacune pour quelques mains et après 6 ou 7 mains BOOM ! !! les mises maximales étaient de 200 euros et toujours 20 ou bj.je n'ai plus jamais vu quelque chose comme ça.le plus drôle c'est que les 3 chefs de fosse et le directeur de salle ont couru vers cette table et ont regardé le jeu.je comptais aussi avec hi/lo mais bien sûr mon comptage était en l'air ! !! sa méthode/comptage fonctionnait à la perfection ! !!
Hi Ken, I see under recent comments that you replied about the KO system, but I cant see the last few replies. I refreshed and restarted my computer but it seems I can’t see the last few relies, what can I do?
Merci,
Glen
Sorry, I removed an unneeded comment to which that was a reply, not realizing that truncated the whole chain. It’s now back in place just above this pair of comments.
Ok, NP, Thank you.
You said “….this course from the GameMaster targets Hi-Lo…” so does the Basic Strategy or Betting Sequence/Spread different if I decide to use KO?
Thanks again,
Glen
No, KO is a completely different approach. While the basic strategy of course does not change, the betting method and the occasional deviation from basic strategy work differently in KO. If it interests you (and it should), my advice is to get the book: Knock-Out Blackjack.
I did buy the book, but I’ve been practicing with Hi-Lo on your trainer and am almost ready to give it a go. But in trying to find an easier approach (eliminating the division/deck count)
during casino play I came across KO and am not sure if I want to invest more time and effort in practicing all over again. Anyway,
Thanks yet again,
Glen
Sorry, not during casino play: during research after casino play
Why does your basic strategy recommend always standing on a pair of sevens, where as you hit a hard 14 when the dealer shows 6 or more ?
You don’t mention what dealer upcard you are looking at, nor what the rules of the game are. I’m going to assume that maybe you are looking at a single deck game, and the unusual advice of standing with (7,7) vs a dealer Ten. (Or Surrender if available!). Well, single deck is a lot different. The effect of removing each card is substantial in single deck. In this case, what card would you prefer to draw here? Another 7. But there are only two 7s left in the deck. That swings this decision to make standing better than hitting.
My usual caveats: This ONLY happens in single deck. Refer to the Moteur de stratégie for your exact game’s optimal strategy.
I’m embarrassed to tell you that I was looking at T-T, not 7-7. These 74 year-old eyes play tricks on me.
Sorry
How do I turn pro playing B J T? Is there such a thing? Thanks
Most of the really nice blackjack tournaments are unfortunately a distant memory. Back in the 1990s, there were large open events held all over the country. Now you can count the number of casinos in the US who still host good open events on your fingers, maybe on one hand. To be successful on the tournament circuit today, you will need to get in to the high-end invitation-only events and even those are in sharp decline. So I’m afraid you’re late to the game for turning pro on the BJT circuit. It was never an easy way to make a living. I have to believe it is now impossible. Because the variance of events is so very high, you need to play a large number of tournaments to succeed. The events just don’t exist in great enough numbers any more. Sorry!
Thanks for clearing this up!
I play a lot here in The Philippines where I’m living, and I’ve noticed the casinos here are all using 6 decks. I’d always wondered why, and now I know.
My grandad won his house in a game of blackjack in the 80’s (yes, I’m serious), and I’ve always had a love for the game since I started playing. Let’s hope I can win a house, too 😀
Quick (and probably stupid) question:
Using your example, let’s say the correct play is to hit. When I get my new total, should I go back to the card and look up the next correct play? I.E., does this strategy refer to only the first two cards you are delt or to all new totals that come as a result of your “correct play?”
KO does not require a conversion to true count, so it’s quite a bit easier to use. The betting process is quite a bit simpler, but still powerful.
Although this course from the GameMaster targets Hi-Lo (along with my advanced strategy cards), these days I usually recommend KO as a first count. It’s easy but strong.
And yes, you have the right conversion from the above table to your units.
Thanks, you responded before I even posted my correction, lol.
And though I will read the entire KO book ( I know the formula already), I also just wanted to know if the KO TC becomes the same as in Hi-Lo?
Also, just to make sure I have it right, TC+2 $20, +3 $40, +4 $80, +5 $100, +6 $120?
Sorry, my first question was suppose to read: So then would the bet spread be TC+2 $20, TC+3 $30, up to $120 at TC+12?
You would use the full spread by the time you get to either TC+5 or TC+6.
Look at the final table in the lesson above. Multiply the amounts by two, and you’ll have a good $10 to $120 spread bet ramp, getting to $120 at TC+6.
As to whether to take a shot with $2500 or wait until you have $6000, only you can decide which you prefer. I would probably go ahead and start with the $2500, with the realization that early bad luck will mean waiting for more ammo.
It’s very hard to find a $5 table these days in the East, so I could do $10 (and that’s getting hard too) to $120. So then would the bet spread at TC+2 $20, TC+3 $30, up to $120 at TC+12?
Also would the bet spread or TC change at all if using the KO count instead of Hi-Lo (I just bought the Knock Out book)?
And last, I was thinking of taking a shot (like you said) at increasing to a new level using this small (Not really that small to me) bank and if I lose this bank, practice more while raising another bank. OR should I keep practicing while raising the correct bank ($6000 I believe) for this spread?
This site, your quick responses, and professionalism are very refreshing!
Merci de votre attention !
Glen
Il semble peu pratique d'obtenir un écart suffisant de cette façon et, pire encore, vous êtes à la merci des décisions d'un autre joueur sur la façon de jouer la main ! Étant donné que très peu de joueurs connaissent une stratégie de base correcte, je ne recommanderais pas le back-betting à moins que vous ne sachiez que la personne est très compétente. Cela semble-t-il plus ou moins suspect que de miser sur votre place ? Cela dépend de la fréquence de cette pratique dans votre casino. Dans certains cas, le backbetting est très populaire. Dans d'autres, elle est rare.