The Advanced Playing Strategy is based on all of the fundamental concepts of the Basic Playing Strategy. In order to implement this strategy correctly, the Advanced Strategy chart should be committed to memory. This is not very difficult to do because it is identical to the Basic Strategy chart with exception that in places the COUNT comes into play.
The Advanced Strategy also requires using a TRUE COUNT. The RUNNING COUNT differs from the TRUE COUNT in that the TRUE COUNT is a more accurate representation of the count. When using more than one deck, the RUNNING COUNT can give a misleading view of the current odds due to the amount of cards remaining. For example: when playing with 4 decks, a RUNNING COUNT of +15 early in the deck is somewhat misleading. Since there are over 3 full decks left, the TRUE COUNT is actually much lower.
Once the RUNNING COUNT has been mastered, converting it a TRUE COUNT is very easy. To convert the RUNNING to a TRUE count, divide the RUNNING count by the approximate number of decks remaining. For example: 4 decks are in use, about half the cards have been dealt, and the RUNNING count is +10. There are approximately 2 decks left, so divide the RUNNING count of +10 by 2 giving a TRUE count of +5.
Using the Advanced Strategy will take several hours of dedicated practice to obtain the most profitable results. Study the Advanced Strategy chart frequently until the answers become automatic.
