Why?

[ZenKinG]

Why do they always say 2 big players is bad because it wastes cards, when it is recommended that all solo players play 2 hands? Isn't that the same thing as having two big players playing one hand each?

Matter of fact having two players at same table playing one hand would result in less heat as well than one player playing two hands alone.

[KronikBuddha]

It's not always recommended that solo players play two hands. If your playing heads up its best to play one hand except if it's the last round and you know it, then you can play two hands to get an extra hand with an advantage.

[ZenKinG]

It's not always recommended that solo players play two hands. If your playing heads up its best to play one hand except if it's the last round and you know it, then you can play two hands to get an extra hand with an advantage.

I understand what you're saying but it's actually been studied and proven mathetmatically that even heads up that although you're wasting more cards, you're also betting twice as much money at an advantage than with one hand, which offsets it, and actually two hands edged out one hand but not by much. Also keep in mind that if the casino is crowded, people will most likely end up joining your table and if the count is in your favor, it's in your best interest to play two hands and get through the shoe as quickly as possible before someone enters your game.

You're not answering my original question though, but thanks anyway

[tiny]

If you're on the same bankroll, it's better for one big player to play two hands because then you're not putting two players at risk for exposure.

[ZenKinG]

If you're on the same bankroll, it's better for one big player to play two hands because then you're not putting two players at risk for exposure.

But thats not the major reason why people dont use two big players, is my point. Teams say that two big players waste more cards, which is simply not true

[DSchles]

First of all, if I have two big players, why would I want them both at the same table playing one hand each, when I could have them at two different tables, playing two hands each and, therefore, playing four hands instead of two?

Finally, you're entitled to your opinion, but if you really think that one player playing two hands all the time is MORE suspicious than two players who pretend not to know each other but who, nonetheless, bet in unison with the count, well then, I respectfully disagree.

Don

[Jabberwocky]

First of all, if I have two big players, why would I want them both at the same table playing one hand each, when I could have them at two different tables, playing two hands each and, therefore, playing four hands instead of two?

Finally, you're entitled to your opinion, but if you really think that one player playing two hands all the time is MORE suspicious than two players who pretend not to know each other but who, nonetheless, bet in unison with the count, well then, I respectfully disagree.

Don

The purpose of playing multiple hands is to eat cards faster not to get a larger edge. Spread horizontally when the House has the edge. Spread vertically when you have the edge.

[ZenKinG]

First of all, if I have two big players, why would I want them both at the same table playing one hand each, when I could have them at two different tables, playing two hands each and, therefore, playing four hands instead of two?

Finally, you're entitled to your opinion, but if you really think that one player playing two hands all the time is MORE suspicious than two players who pretend not to know each other but who, nonetheless, bet in unison with the count, well then, I respectfully disagree.

Don

The purpose of this thread wasnt related to the heat of two big players playing together, that was just a side note. I just wanted to know why people say having two big players eats too many cards? When one player who plays two hands is basically doing the same thing

[RobinHood21]

I think you just answered your own question.


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[Three]

The purpose of playing multiple hands is to eat cards faster not to get a larger edge. Spread horizontally when the House has the edge. Spread vertically when you have the edge.

Hasn't anyone read Don's book? And Norm and many others have proved one or two hands properly bet relative to one and other are identical for money bet per card eaten. It just becomes a question of preference at that point.

he purpose of this thread wasnt related to the heat of two big players playing together, that was just a side note. I just wanted to know why people say having two big players eats too many cards? When one player who plays two hands is basically doing the same thing

Because the best use of cards is either to play 1 or 2 hands. One player can do that. More than one would mean they each would play 1 hand which is obviously not a wise use of your resources. In team play a given is to use your resources wisely. I guess you missed that.

[Three]

i think you just answered your own question.

bingo

[ZenKinG]

Because the best use of cards is either to play 1 or 2 hands. One player can do that. More than one would mean they each would play 1 hand which is obviously not a wise use of your resources. In team play a given is to use your resources wisely. I guess you missed that.

Yes I obviously understand that. I was trying to see the arguments against or for the whole 'two big players eat more cards' cause it made no sense to me.

[Three]

Yes I obviously understand that. I was trying to see the arguments against or for the whole 'two big players eat more cards' cause it made no sense to me.

One big player would already be playing two hands so another would then eat cards. Understand?