Numpkin
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December 4th, 2014 at 4:54:48 PM permalink
I have been doing some research on how to beat the Lucky Lucky side bet, and this is what I have so far:

Lucky Lucky side bet looks at the combination of your initial cards and the dealer's up card
Suited 777 200 to 1
Suited 678 100 to 1
777 50 to 1
678 30 to 1
Suited 21 15 to 1
21 Total 3 to 1
20 Total 2 to 1
19 Total 2 to 1

The Counting system is (A,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,T) = (-1,+1,+1,0,0,-1,-2,-2,0,+1), and when the true count is equal or greater than 2 the player has an advantage.

So my question is, if I'm playing solo at a casino that allows LL side bet equal or less than your main Blackjack bet (this is the case at most casinos I have been to), and up to $50 max, how should I manage the main bet and the side bet together.

Because this counting system has tens as +1, one would think when the count is high player would have a greater disadvantage on the main BJ bet. So if I'm playing solo, should I be flat betting $50 on my main bet and bet $50 on the LL whenever the count indicate to do so? or would it be better to adjust the main bet according to the side bet?

Thank you in advance for any help =)
Numpkin
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December 4th, 2014 at 5:07:46 PM permalink
And if I play with a friend where he counts the main count and I count the side bet, which count should be more dominate? So say if the LL count calls for max bet of $50 and the main count calls for a min bet of $10, should we raise both bets to $50 or lower both bets to $10?
RS
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December 4th, 2014 at 5:10:44 PM permalink
If you are not doing a main-BJ count, then bit the minimum you can when the TC is less than 2. Once the TC is equal or greater to 2, bet 2 spots of $50 on the main bet and $50 on the side bet. If you can, bet minimum on the main bet and max on the side bet. That would be optimal. Of course, do what you gotta do in order to stay under the radar.
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December 4th, 2014 at 5:12:00 PM permalink
Quote: Numpkin

And if I play with a friend where he counts the main count and I count the side bet, which count should be more dominate? So say if the LL count calls for max bet of $50 and the main count calls for a min bet of $10, should we raise both bets to $50 or lower both bets to $10?



The edge in LL is likely greater than the disadvantage you're giving up by the main count.
Numpkin
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December 5th, 2014 at 8:17:47 AM permalink
I see, thanks for your help!
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December 6th, 2014 at 12:46:43 PM permalink
Just be aware that there are some LL tables where 19 pays 1:1, not 2:1. AVOID those games.
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