Cillian said:
Hi guys, I was just wondering about side counts and bet spreads
* How do you use side counts practically EG: you know there are 12 more aces, how can you take this and put into maths and make an informed decision?
* Also say using a simple hi lo count, what kind of spreads would you be using depending on the count?
Ace Side Count for Playing Purposes
This method is only valid with "Ace-reckoned" strategies (e.g. High-Low, Halves, Red Seven, Zen Count, and Revere Point Count.) Note: using an Ace SC for one of these strategies requires a different set of strategy tables. Few people use this technique these days. If you are using any of these systems, the true count is quite accurate for betting purposes, but less accurate for playing purposes. To correct this, use the following procedure:
Calculate the number of excess Aces (may be negative) in the remaining cards
Multiply the number of excess Aces by the absolute value of the point count value assigned by the current strategy to Ten-value cards (normally one or two)
Temporarily subtract the result from the running count
Recalculate the true count for strategy decision purposes only
If this is an Insurance decision, temporarily subtract double the result from the running count
Recalculate the true count for Insurance purposes only
http://www.qfit.com/blackjack-side-counts.htm
This method is the only method i know of for "ace reckoned" strategies. Not worth it, if you ask me. Especially for MD.
IF you SC aces in a 6D game and theres 3 decks(4 pr deck) in the discard tray and no aces have appeared then your +12 rich. If 12 aces have appeared then your neutral. If all 24 aces have came out then your -12. Copy?
SC aces are primarily used for 1 and 2 deck games with non ace reckoned strategies for betting purposes. If you want to SC them as well to increase your PE then you must learn the ACE multi-parameter adjustments for the system your using. For Level 2, the adjustments are near identical.