"The Color of Blackjack" – My Observations

**refinery** · 09-12-2018, 05:41 PM

Originally Posted by Letangs

Eh, which one ? Can you send a link ?

I have a 78 pages one.

Whoosh!!!

**Letangs** · 09-12-2018, 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by therefinery

Whoosh!!!

eh ?

**stopgambling** · 09-12-2018, 06:01 PM

Originally Posted by therefinery

Then why are we still in this thread? You've found the answers you are looking for, right?

i found the answer after reading all these posts .

**metronome** · 09-12-2018, 07:44 PM

I've employed Dravot's Color of BJ version of a TKO for 6+ years running. It fits my small mammalian brain (matching my small BR). I've red chipped BJ for all these years, spending the profits or re-investing as I see fit. I've yet to dip into my own pocket to replenish said BR.

**Runner45** · 10-18-2018, 12:20 PM

I liked this book also. Entertaining read.

**RatherNotGiveMyRealName** · 09-08-2019, 04:36 PM

Originally Posted by metronome

I've employed Dravot's Color of BJ version of a TKO for 6+ years running. It fits my small mammalian brain (matching my small BR). I've red chipped BJ for all these years, spending the profits or re-investing as I see fit. I've yet to dip into my own pocket to replenish said BR.

I know your post is from 11 months ago but I’m going to ask anyway, just in case you are still active.

I read Color of Blackjack and Leroy Nimka’s Color K-O and I utilize ideas from both in my system. It fits my room temperature IQ as well. I spread 1-10 at 6-deck tables with incredible rules and have only played in the casino for about 10 hours, but am up from $1200 to $2100 (I know my bankroll is small but it’s replenishable). My question for you is in two parts:

1. What was your starting bankroll and how much money have you made using this count? (Only answer if you feel comfortable to)

2. Have you made any modifications to Dravot’s system?

I appreciate it.

**RatherNotGiveMyRealName** · 09-08-2019, 04:57 PM

And if anyone else has experience with this system, feel free to post with any comments. Inversely, if you have any questions about the system, please ask as I have some knowledge of the intricacies of it.

**Norm** · 09-08-2019, 05:04 PM

Well, since this old thread has been awoken, CVCX has the ability to create optimal, Kelly betting ramps for Color of Blackjack. Frankly, I did this for fun as it is a seriously convoluted calculation that no one else has worked on.

**stopgambling** · 09-08-2019, 05:06 PM

Yeah i am sick of level 2 counting system as it is not really as great as everyone said. I am thinking of switching to KO with the fudging techniques from color of bj . Even GROSJEAN USE IT THEN I KNOW IT IS GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME

**PinkChip** · 09-08-2019, 07:26 PM

Originally Posted by Freightman

Heads up, Betting optimally, you would have a lower bet per hand, though fairly well in excess of the single unit bet. Accordingly, in advantageous counts, the sum total of your bets on 2 hands will be less than the sum total of your single unit hands when taking into account that you will reach the cut card much more quickly. Card eating effect. So, from a math perspective, heads up, the only time it really makes sense to go to 2 hands is when you're at table max. Example, I was playing at a small town casino with a 200 max bet. Last hand went to 3x200 since count justified. To put this into slightly more perspective, heads up, 2x16 is really not 32-1, depending on specifics, more like 24-1.

Using the same logic, if you can play 2 hands at the same minimum as 1 hand, it makes sense in negative situations to play 2 hands, since you are eating cards At faster rate and will reach the cut card more quickly.

I don't understand at all these explanations, because it is not clear what your betting pattern is. E.g. that "single unit" stuff, and what is "3x200". 3 boxes of 200 each? 600 on one box? But your max bet is 200 not 600? Or splitting to three hands of 200 each? Why should it make sense to play two hands only for max bet but not for nearly max bet? Totally confused.

**RatherNotGiveMyRealName** · 09-08-2019, 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by Norm

Well, since this old thread has been awoken, CVCX has the ability to create optimal, Kelly betting ramps for Color of Blackjack. Frankly, I did this for fun as it is a seriously convoluted calculation that no one else has worked on.

I read Color of Blackjack and have modified the bet spread to be in line with the current true count at every depth, not just the warm line and then a few blanket RC’s as suggested in the book.

If anyone else has advice on bet spread for this strategy, feel free to post or email. Thanks!

**stopgambling** · 09-08-2019, 07:56 PM

He is forced to bet 3 x $200 , or 3 spots of $200 which is the maximum allowable bet on that table for a single spot.

**ferenc11** · 09-09-2019, 02:41 AM

Originally Posted by stopgambling

Yeah i am sick of level 2 counting system as it is not really as great as everyone said. I am thinking of switching to KO with the fudging techniques from color of bj . Even GROSJEAN USE IT THEN I KNOW IT IS GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME

Which one do you use? FELT?

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