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  1. 09-15-2015, 03:42 AM #1
    Miraciont
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    Question Number of boxes

    Hi, i want you to explain me an important strategy of this game..
    what is the number of spaces in which to play against the dealer ? Is there a winning percentage based on the number of players against the counter ?
    making an example : with three people at the table , it is better to play on two boxes (and the third person is positioned behind one of the two ) or play directly on three boxes ?
    I've seen a player play a hand on a box , his hand next to 2 and finally to 3, before returning to play on only one box .. What does it depend ? And when to " open " or " close" a box ?
    hoping I explained in my English Elementary, thank you!

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  2. 09-15-2015, 05:51 AM #2
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    2 boxes is best unless an upper limit is squeezing your spread. Heads up one or two is the same but many debate which has a tiny edge. You should bet 75% of your optimal single spot bet on each of two spots to maintain a constant RoR. When betting three spots the proper bet is around 55% (someone can put up the actual constant RoR percentage of one spot bet. Using it usually requires rounding to a practical amount) of your optimal single spot bet to maintain a constant RoR. Usually if you are betting 3 spots you bet the max that is squeezing you whether that is a tolerance threshold or table max or anything else. If you spread to 3 spots before that the percentage will size your bet. EV maximizing is to play 2 unless top end of your spread is being squeezed as I stated.
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  3. 09-15-2015, 08:32 AM #3
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    If you're counting, 2 or 3... Wong discusses in his book why going past this is a poor idea mathematically and practically.
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  4. 09-17-2015, 05:56 PM #4
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    The swiftest and surest route to becoming "persona non grata"
    in a casino is adding hands (boxes) when you have an advantage.
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