HenryL
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November 30th, 2024 at 9:57:42 PM permalink
I remember the basic strategy. But people say it is not sufficient to get an positive edge. There are many counting method, which one should be picked and practice? How do professionals evaluate?
Another question: how professionals manage the bankroll given that they are good at basic strategy and a counting method?

Thanks,

HL
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November 30th, 2024 at 10:41:17 PM permalink
Search this site for a series of articles by Romes that details how to train yourself for counting. Search this site or in general for information about Kelly Criteria which is an optimum betting strategy. Good luck!
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December 1st, 2024 at 9:00:42 AM permalink
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I remember the basic strategy. But people say it is not sufficient to get an positive edge. There are many counting method, which one should be picked and practice? How do professionals evaluate?
Another question: how professionals manage the bankroll given that they are good at basic strategy and a counting method?

Thanks,

HL
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You need to find a system that works best for you. I had difficulty translating the running count to the true count but was able to find systems that didn't require it. I found Fred Renzi's unbalanced count KISS count worked best for me, as It starts simply and is easy to expand as your game grows strong.
I don't think there is any best system overall, just one you can find that works best for you.
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HenryL
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December 1st, 2024 at 9:24:02 AM permalink
Thank you for sharing.

I am doing some studies and finding these informative sites:
www.blackjackapprenticeship.com/recommended-blackjack-bankroll/
www.crapsdicecontrol.com/betting_spread.htmm
They touch some of the bet strategies.

HL
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December 1st, 2024 at 11:38:35 PM permalink
HenryL,

Another excellent forum for discussing advantage play is the Blackjack Forum:

https://www.blackjacktheforum.com/

Hope this helps!

Dog Hand
Romes
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December 7th, 2024 at 8:11:39 PM permalink
Quote: HenryL

Thank you for sharing.

I am doing some studies and finding these informative sites:
www.blackjackapprenticeship.com/recommended-blackjack-bankroll/
www.crapsdicecontrol.com/betting_spread.htmm
They touch some of the bet strategies.

HL
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If you have the $ I'd honestly say just go through blackjackapprenticeship. They will train you properly and you will also gain a network of active full time counters to share information with. That being said, you don't need to pay $1 to learn to count. I describe all of that here in my "A to Z" counting cards in blackjack articles:

https://wizardofvegas.com/articles/A-to-Z-Counting-Cards-in-Blackjack/
https://wizardofvegas.com/articles/A-to-Z-Counting-Cards-In-Blackjack-2/
https://wizardofvegas.com/articles/A-to-Z-Counting-Cards-in-Blackjack-3/
Playing it correctly means you've already won.
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December 7th, 2024 at 10:57:31 PM permalink
Quote: Romes

Quote: HenryL

Thank you for sharing.

I am doing some studies and finding these informative sites:
www.blackjackapprenticeship.com/recommended-blackjack-bankroll/
www.crapsdicecontrol.com/betting_spread.htmm
They touch some of the bet strategies.

HL
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If you have the $ I'd honestly say just go through blackjackapprenticeship.

So you can ultimately become a slot player.
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Romes
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December 10th, 2024 at 9:37:35 PM permalink
Quote: AxelWolf

Quote: Romes

Quote: HenryL

Thank you for sharing.

I am doing some studies and finding these informative sites:
www.blackjackapprenticeship.com/recommended-blackjack-bankroll/
www.crapsdicecontrol.com/betting_spread.htmm
They touch some of the bet strategies.

HL
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If you have the $ I'd honestly say just go through blackjackapprenticeship.

So you can ultimately become a slot player.
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Yeah... like I said... they'd properly train you to make the most money... =D
Playing it correctly means you've already won.
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