> I understand how you are getting the TC, but
> then what do you do with it? if you have a
> TC of +2 what do you do with your bet?

All balanced systems require you to convert the Running Count to a True Count by dividing by the number of decks. All of your betting is based upon what the TC is, and knowing the TC and the rules of the game you are playing allows you to know what your advantage or disadvantage over the house is. I won't start going deeply into optimal betting spreads since this is the beginners page, but you generally want to have your max bet occur at a TC of +4 or +5, depending on the type of game being played.

For exapmle: If you are playing a shoe game you might set up your betting ramp like this:

TC <= -1 leave
TC = 0 1 unit
TC = +1 2 units
TC = +2 5 units
TC = +3 8 units
TC = +4 10 units
TC >= +5 12 units

Hope this helps.

BT