> They also had double on 10-11 only. I do
> remember asking the dealer about 2 rounds to
> 3, and 3 rounds to 2. It was a rule. So I
> refused to play unless there was only one
> other player, which gave me a look at 2x3 =
> 6 hands (including dealer's) before the last
> round. 6 hands =~ 17 cards. I also spread
> the max ($50 to $10, I think) and sat out
> negs. Still lost. ;-)

> Everone should have the experience of
> playing single deck as it existed when Thorp
> wrote THE book. Set it up on a practice
> program. You can double bankroll in two days
> without breaking a sweat.

> ETF

Would you not say the same thing about todays 6 deck games that are seldom better cut than 1.5?

I know there are a few gems left but doncha think playing the 6 deckers really turn you into a gambler and not a "real" advantage player?

I may tend to think that all the time spent trying to beat a 6d could be better spent in other endeavors or pursuits. Maybe just stick to a recreation agenda and not heavy serious play.

Serious play should be saved for the trackable games, or 4 or less decks with favorable circumstances.

I doubt Thorp would have played a 6d game in any serious way.