We just have the capability to be more precise.Īs you read blackjack Attack (hopefully BJ attack 3 version), that will become your go to book. I mean the 100 max bet rule isn't that far off as an estimate. With computers we have better ways to figure BR RoR today based on Kelly or a fraction of Kelly. I think Wong also used the 100 max bet rule for a recommendation for a suitable BR which was kind of standard back then. You need to get up to your max bet quicker at a TC of about TC 4 or TC 5. That is too slow of a ramp for todays games. If memory serves Wong used a base bet of $10 and raised by $10 increments at each true count.

What is a little outdated is the betting ramp information.

The counting and index numbers are all still good (valid). Because conditions have changed since it was published it is slightly outdated. Professional blackjack is still a good book. The index number for standing on 16 vs 9 rather than hitting is true count of +5, so if the TC was in the 3.5 range, technically the correct play was to hit, but it was close enough that it really makes little difference in longterm EV.

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