strategy simulation result required, I will pay for the trouble

[Ali D]

The way to beat it would involve going min to max at tiny edges and you would basically be at the mercy of variance.

One thing that I have found out through experience is that, with lower penetration the variance in bankroll also decreases. this is probably because there are less big bets made in a shoe.
As I said, I am a half-smart casual player and do not look at BJ as a source for income. I know I would not be a good poker player so I chose BJ as a fun game with a narrow edge. But I can see that most guys here are hardcore advantage players and mentioning 50% penetration is kind of even insulting to them!
That's fine with me and I respect that. I just didn't found any other place to look for help and came here only because Ken advised it..

[Bodarc]

I am not really in it for money, I just want to know that I gamble and have fun with a tiny edge in my favor.

Ali D send me your info and I will see if I can run the simulation for you. No pay necessary. Bodarc100 at yahoo dot com

[Three]

One thing that I have found out through experience is that, with lower penetration the variance in bankroll also decreases. this is probably because there are less big bets made in a shoe.

That is what I was suggesting changing. Making big bets in the small advantage range you see which would give crazy variance. You would make big bets with a much smaller advantage. You would need a huge BR to handle the swings involved.

[Three]

One thing that I have found out through experience is that, with lower penetration the variance in bankroll also decreases. this is probably because there are less big bets made in a shoe.

That is what I was suggesting changing. Making big bets in the small advantage range you see which would give crazy variance. You would make big bets with a much smaller advantage. You would need a huge BR to handle the swings involved. Without the huge BR it would just be a matter of time before you busted your BR.

[Ali D]

Ali D send me your info and I will see if I can run the simulation for you. No pay necessary. Bodarc100 at yahoo dot com

Thank you Bodrac for your generosity, I have already sent you the email... looking forward to hear from you )

[Ali D]

That is what I was suggesting changing. Making big bets in the small advantage range you see which would give crazy variance. You would make big bets with a much smaller advantage. You would need a huge BR to handle the swings involved. Without the huge BR it would just be a matter of time before you busted your BR.

and even better than that is to use different betting plan for different deck penetration. K-O usually gives the signals later than other systems so this solves the problem mostly.

[ZenMaster_Flash]

K.O. is a decidedly weak count.

You want to be hurling small pebbles at big armored vehicles.

Best of Luck.

Aces and Faces to ya'.

[Ali D]

K-O used alone, gives the right signals a little late and this has been documented.
but then came the book, "the color of blackjack" by Daniel Dravot and that fixed this problem.
I have played many hours of simulated BJ in casino verite with monitoring Hi-lo true count at the background but using advanced K-O strategy. I can strongly say that they are almost identical and give the signals at the same time.
This makes hi-lo not worth the time to master. Actually simulations of millions prove this point and they could be easily found at Modern Blackjack Vol 1 by Norm

K.O. is a decidedly weak count.

You want to be hurling small pebbles at big armored vehicles.

Best of Luck.

Aces and Faces to ya'.