Optimal vs Simple Betting Ramp

[RatherNotGiveMyRealName]

Since you play two hands all the time you should state that when you ask questions.

When you are playing the $10 tables and using the same exact spread moneywise as the $5 tables, in my opinion, it is a gross mistake.

I’ll go edit the post to include that I play two hands.

How do you think I should reflect the difference in table minimum in my spread? I simulated my strategy at $5 and $10 tables and the win rate is actually very close, near a 10% difference if I remember. The risk is higher by about 10% I believe but my bankroll is replenishable so it’s not a huge deal. I’ll go look at the sim results after work tonight and edit this post with the correct numbers.

[Dog Hand]

Longevity and cover is more important to me than variance and risk, what sort of strategy would you recommend to increase longevity? <snip>

RatherNotGiveMyRealName,

My advice on increasing longevity is in the fourth post on this thread:

https://www.blackjacktheforum.com/sh...ight=Longevity

Hope this helps!

Dog Hand

[refinery]

RatherNotGiveMyRealName,

My advice on increasing longevity is in the fourth post on this thread:

https://www.blackjacktheforum.com/sh...ight=Longevity

Hope this helps!

Dog Hand

One of my favorites of all time. Love reading that once in a while.

[RatherNotGiveMyRealName]

RatherNotGiveMyRealName,

My advice on increasing longevity is in the fourth post on this thread:

https://www.blackjacktheforum.com/sh...ight=Longevity

Hope this helps!

Dog Hand

I’ll go sim this tonight and find out my EV. I think this is my strategy!

[Counting_Is_Fun]

I’ll go sim this tonight and find out my EV. I think this is my strategy!

Yes, go do some more sims.
Dog Hand, thanks for reposting this...and I knew there was always a reason that I agree with you!! Haha. Yes I most definitely agree with that post.

[Counting_Is_Fun]

Since you play two hands all the time you should state that when you ask questions.

When you are playing the $10 tables and using the same exact spread moneywise as the $5 tables, in my opinion, it is a gross mistake.

RatherNotGiveMyRealName I would listen to this response.

[Counting_Is_Fun]

You should already know that people get backed off for moving their bet with the count. Optimal is what will protect you from countermeasures and maintain a reasonable EV.

Your absolutes are a dead give away. Think about it more, your ramps are too simplistic. They may work with CVCX/ROR/EV stuff but not so much with cover. There are some ways to achieve levels of cover and EV. Generally, they will likely require a somewhat higher variance but are well worth it if they will improve your longevity.

If you can't play, EV = 0. And if you are a successful player, you will likely not be able to play long term. Consider what is important before EV = 0 becomes a reality.

RatherNotGiveMyRealName I would also definitely consider this response carefully.

[RatherNotGiveMyRealName]

You should already know that people get backed off for moving their bet with the count. Optimal is what will protect you from countermeasures and maintain a reasonable EV.

Your absolutes are a dead give away. Think about it more, your ramps are too simplistic. They may work with CVCX/ROR/EV stuff but not so much with cover. There are some ways to achieve levels of cover and EV. Generally, they will likely require a somewhat higher variance but are well worth it if they will improve your longevity.

If you can't play, EV = 0. And if you are a successful player, you will likely not be able to play long term. Consider what is important before EV = 0 becomes a reality.

What do you mean by "optimal" in this context and in what way does it help reduce countermeasures?

[RatherNotGiveMyRealName]

I’ll go edit the post to include that I play two hands.

How do you think I should reflect the difference in table minimum in my spread? I simulated my strategy at $5 and $10 tables and the win rate is actually very close, near a 10% difference if I remember. The risk is higher by about 10% I believe but my bankroll is replenishable so it’s not a huge deal. I’ll go look at the sim results after work tonight and edit this post with the correct numbers.

Wonging out at a -2 and playing-all two hands with a max bet of $80, the difference in EV from a $5 and $10 table is 2.7%. In fact, the difference in EV from using heavy playing cover at a $10 table and generated indices at a $5 table is only 8.4%.

[Counting_Is_Fun]

Wonging out at a -2 and playing-all two hands with a max bet of $80, the difference in EV from a $5 and $10 table is 2.7%. In fact, the difference in EV from using heavy playing cover at a $10 table and generated indices at a $5 table is only 8.4%.

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