Using the Hi-Lo count, what is the optimum way to use the Lucky Ladies side?
Yep. See Modern Blackjack page 219: https://qfit.com/book/ModernBlackjackPage219.htm
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There's multiple answers to this question since we can consider at least three varying factors: pay table, DD or 6D, EV-maximizing or risk adverse index.
Some answers are more available than others, but you really should be able to find all them through a simple search engine result.
Nice answer. 8-deck is good as well.
I was waiting for Flash and there was a crappy H17 BJ table next to me. I started counting it when they shuffled. The count got good enough I was hoping to get a seat. A guy left and I took his spot. The count skyrocketed in just 2 rounds at the crowded table and busted out the guy next to me. I now had 2 spots and the LL bet was plus EV. I got in a little over a half dozen rounds before the shuffle. I won the max bet LL bet on every hand except 1. I hit every payout except the 2 that involve the Qh sisters. I won almost $2K and almost all of it was off the LL bet. I pushed a bunch of rounds to dealer 20's and the dealer got a BJ and hit out to 21 once. The Playing Count was a monster. I would have only made a few hundred on the main bet. The rest of my experience with the bet is quite a yawner. Not many bets placed and not much to comment about.
Really, is that the optimum bet based on your bankroll and the edge of the game at those counts? I'd suspect the optimum ramp for most peoples bankroll would be something like bet $5 or $10 at +6, bet the max at +7 and higher, but that's just my guess. You should also note the paytables involved LL10 and LL9 have different count thresholds.
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