Single Deck Strategy and Longevity

[Paulie]

Hello. I am fairly new to counting, but have about 60 hours at the tables. My local casino has a good single deck game and was wondering if anyone has any good tips for longevity? Is it beneficial to use a different count like zen or Hi-Opt? I have heard single deck games can generate heat quickly and I don't want to get backed off from this place. So far I am spreading 1-4 with green and have had no problems. Is a higher spread too risky for SD?

[Hsiaodi]

The usual answers here. Short sessions, and don’t hit it too often. If you can afford it, some camouflage plays. Don’t be surprised when you’re backed off.

[21frogman]

The only 1 deck games that I have seen in the last 7-8 years ( and perhaps even earlier) pay 6:5 for BJ, rather than the standard 3:2. Are you sure that this is not the case? If your game is 6:5, it doesn't matter what counting system you use; you'll lose.

[BigJer]

Hello. I am fairly new to counting, but have about 60 hours at the tables. My local casino has a good single deck game and was wondering if anyone has any good tips for longevity? Is it beneficial to use a different count like zen or Hi-Opt? I have heard single deck games can generate heat quickly and I don't want to get backed off from this place. So far I am spreading 1-4 with green and have had no problems. Is a higher spread too risky for SD?

I think with HiOPT II w/ASC one can flat bet - depending on the rules - and come out with an advantage: it's only 0.45%. However, my feeling is if you play 1-deck or 2-deck then use a more advanced system; HiOPTii w/ASC. But, the more advanced sytems ARE harder to implement. But with 1deck or 2deck any possible errors will be over shortly due to shuffling sooner.

Also, the betting ramp is different with HiOPT II so the PC doesn't see the swings as it would be with HiLo.

(I have been learning HiOPTII w/ ASC for a while. Lol. As I say, 'my ego got me into this now it's going to get me out of this!)

ETA: If you look around you can still find SD 3:2 games. I think mainly in Reno.

[Paulie]

It's a good game. 3:2, just no DAS

[Paulie]

How many hours of practice do you think it will take going from hi-lo to hi opt II?

[Jabberwocky]

SJC is used exclusively for 6/5 single deck. Give it a shot.