Victor Francis: Strange Play I saw

[Victor Francis]

I saw a guy double down on A-9. This was a 6 deck shoe. Does this make sense in any counting method? He was occasionally spreading to 2 hands. Also at one point he bet a dollar on everyone's hand for the dealer. He seemed to be doing well but I saw a small sample of play and have no idea how good he was really doing.

[Parker]

> I saw a guy double down on A-9. This was a 6
> deck shoe. Does this make sense in any
> counting method? He was occasionally
> spreading to 2 hands. Also at one point he
> bet a dollar on everyone's hand for the
> dealer. He seemed to be doing well but I saw
> a small sample of play and have no idea how
> good he was really doing.

Doubling A-9 (vs. 6) makes perfect sense, if the count is up around Hi-lo TC +4 or more. However, like splitting tens, nobody does it except idiots and card counters, so it can draw heat. Perhaps the bets for the dealer were an attempt at cover.

[MrPill]

> I saw a guy double down on A-9. This was a 6
> deck shoe. Does this make sense in any
> counting method?

Not in the Illustrious 18 Indices but is the proper play depending on the count and the dealer up card.

Pill

[Saboteur]

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[SOTSOG]

If he had mentioned that the guy was incredibly handsome, then I would be sure he had spotted me.

[Victor Francis]

Thanks for the info.