Ardent.One: Looking for Most Powerful Level 1 Count for Single Deck

[Ardent.One]

I found a single deck game that is dealt five rounds heads-up. Because I am friendly, I can get six or seven rounds in plus counts. The rules are standard reno SD: H17, DOA, NDAS, split face cards must be the same rank (TT, JJ, QQ or KK is okay, but you can't split TJ or JQ, etc.), etc. Table limits is $5 to $500 and established players here typically jump bets from $25 to $200 without any problem.

I have experimented with counting systems in the past (HiLo, KO, etc) mainly to reduce the house edge. I am someone who has read a lot of gambling literature (I bought BJA when it first came count and have the 1st edition of "Beyond Counting"), but is neither a practitioner nor professional. However, since the edge on this is only 0.17%, I might take up counting seriously if I can find a serious count. I am not against multiparametric counts since level one counts with an ace side count have been shown to beat Wongs Halves (a level 3 count), ceteris paribus, in single deck.

Any constructive responses will be appreciated.

[Don Schlesinger]

Hi-Opt I, with a side count of aces, would be very good for the game you describe.

See BJA3, p. 171, Table 9.18.

Don

[Greasy John]

> Hi-Opt I, with a side count of aces, would be very
> good for the game you describe.

> See BJA3, p. 171, Table 9.18.

> Don

This is the exact count I use too. The World's Greatest Blackjack Book covers this count in depth.

GJ

[Greasy John]

Sorry, Don. My message above was supposed to be a reply to Ardent One. I know you know of WGBJB