Betting strategies Flashcards
1
Q
Base bet is…
A
Your smallest best, usually the table minimum
2
Q
Safest percentage of bankroll to bet
A
1 - 5 % of total bankroll
3
Q
Betting Based on True COunt
A
True Count = +1 – Bet your base bet; no significant edge yet.
True Count = +2 – 2x your base bet
True Count = +3 – 3x your base bet; favorable conditions
True Count = +4 – 4x your base bet (significant player edge)
True Count = 0 – Bet the table minimum to limit losses
4
Q
Progressive betting is…
A
- Increasing bets after a win (not based on deck composition)
- NOT effective in Blackjack because it does not account for the true odds of the deck
- card-counting is better than progressive betting bc It’s based on the actual odds in the deck, not on past outcomes.
5
Q
Risk of ruin is..
A
The chance of losing your entire bankroll.
6
Q
6:5 Blackjack table?”
A
Avoid it. Play at tables with 3:2 payouts.
7
Q
Why avoid betting big on H17 games?
A
The dealer hitting soft 17 increases the house edge.
