Originally Posted by Half Smoke View Post

great post

I counted for many years and I thought I knew every single useful strategy but I didn't know that one

since the basic strategy player's disadvantage is just one half of one percent in a neutral count when the counter bets $75 instead of $25 he has increased his expected loss by only 25 cents for each hand that he bets $75 instead of $25________right_________?____________I think so


this is very valuable info to anyone who wants to count down LV shoes

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Thanks Half Smoke. Correct... the cost is minimal and the benefit (making a 1-12 spread appear more like 1-4 spread) is HUGE. And anyone that decides the cost is too much for them, you can tweek it. Only do it some of the time the count is Zero. Really the first 2 rounds, either when you first sit down or first 2 rounds after a shuffle are all you really need. That is when someone is looking to see what you wager.

* If it is when you first sit down you bet the 2-3x minimum for a couple rounds. THAT is what will be marked down as your minimum wager and later compared to any larger bets you make. So after the first couple rounds you can drop down to your "real" minimum wager.

* Same with retreating back at the shuffle after you have shown larger bets. If someone is looking, they are looking to see what you drop back to. So if you only drop back part way for a round or two, that is what they will see and note. You can then drop further back if the count warrants it.

As for your later post about you know who. It really is best to just ignore him. I know I am not the best messenger for that message as for years I have played his game, responded, fed the troll. There really is no need, Everyone knows what he is and what he is doing.