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In this representation,
it's fairly straightforward to see what's happening. Each
of the A entries is mentally replaced by the pivot point.
Likewise, B entries are replaced by the key count, and C
entries by the IRC. Let's take a look. If you're playing
in a standard IRC 1-deck game, then each of the A entries
is mentally replaced by the value +4, each of the B entries
is replaced by +2, and each of the C entries by 0. Or consider
a 6-deck game with the standard K-O counting scheme. Again,
each of the A entries is mentally replaced by the value
+4. Here though, entries denoted by B are replaced by -l,
and C entries revert back to the basic strategy.
You may have been noticing that most of the plays are accounted
for under A. This comes about for two reasons. First, the
value of A (+4) is equal to the pivot point, which is the
point at which we have reliable information on the remaining
deck content. Hence, it's here that we are in the best position
to make the appropriate strategic deviations. Second, we
will have large wagers out when the count is near the pivot
point. Clearly, making the best play is more important with
a large bet at stake. As we've been discussing. some plays
are more important than others. Readers who don't want to
memorize all 1 R Preferred plays should consult the table
on page 89, which prioritizes each of the plays according
to gain in expectation. Following the table is Figure 5,
which charts the cumulative gain from each of the strategic
plays for our model. We have enumerated the plays in accordance
with the table.
As you can see, the single most useful strategy play to
memorize is the proper play of insurance-which is why only
this play was categorized separately. The next most important
play is 16 vs. a dealer ten, etc. In general, the most important
plays are from category A for the reasons discussed above.The
set of 18 plays makes up the Preferred Strategy version
of the Knock-Out system, but you need not memorize all 18.
If you choose to memorize, say, only four matrix plays,
then the following table and figure indicate the most valuable
quartet that should be memorized: insurance, 16 vs. ten,
15 vs. ten, and then 12 vs. 3.
In this way, the system can be personalized for your needs
and/or inclinations. Customize the system to suit yourself.
Remember though, that the more strategy plays you memorize,
the higher your expectation will be.
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