skiski456
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October 12th, 2011 at 9:42:53 AM permalink
I'm a little confused about betting for Wizard's Ace-five strategy. It says if the count is 2 or higher, double your last bet. Does this mean double for +2, double again for +3, again for +4? Or keep doubling regardless of the count, as long as it is 2 or higher? (i.e. count is 2, double your bet, count is still 2, double again?)

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teddys
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October 12th, 2011 at 10:57:44 AM permalink
Yes. So your bet scaling would look like this 2x-4x-8x-16x-32x ... with the fifth level being the highest at 32x your minimum bet.

In my opinion, this spread is too high for novice card counters to feel comfortable with. For a less volatile bet sizing method, check out the Paul Shaffer article linked at the bottom of the Wizard's page.

Edit: That didn't answer your question. Yes, you should continue doubling as long as the count remains >+1.
"Dice, verily, are armed with goads and driving-hooks, deceiving and tormenting, causing grievous woe." -Rig Veda 10.34.4
skiski456
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October 12th, 2011 at 5:10:55 PM permalink
Thanks! Exactly what I was looking for.
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