Blackjack Counting Back-Counting and Wonging 2

Question 1

What is the main disadvantage of Wonging in a casino with advanced surveillance?

Accepted Answer

Increased visibility and easier detection by casino security

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Lower overall mathematical edge per hand played

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Slower card counting speed is required

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Inability to use true count conversion accurately

Question 2

How does Wonging affect a counter's expected value compared to playing all hands?

Accepted Answer

It significantly increases expected value per hour of actual table play

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It slightly decreases expected value per session

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It has no measurable effect on expected value

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It only improves expected value in single-deck games

Question 3

In a busy casino, what advanced Wonging technique do experienced counters use?

Accepted Answer

Back-counting multiple tables simultaneously before committing to one

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Shuffle tracking instead of back-counting

Answer

Playing only at tables near emergency exits

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Switching to pure basic strategy to avoid detection

Question 4

What does 'table hopping' mean in the context of card counting?

Accepted Answer

Moving from table to table to back-count multiple shoes and join only the most favorable

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Physically moving between different casino floors or properties

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Switching between different card games like blackjack and baccarat

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Playing the same table multiple times within a single shoe

Question 5

When a Wonger exits a game due to a dropping count, what is the safest departure strategy?

Accepted Answer

Place a small cover bet, then color up and leave calmly

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Immediately stand up and walk briskly to another table

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Request a table break from the floor supervisor

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Signal a pit boss before leaving to appear cooperative

Question 6

How does back-counting affect the variance of a counter's results?

Accepted Answer

It reduces variance by removing negative-expectation hands from the session

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It substantially increases variance due to irregular play patterns

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It has no measurable effect on variance

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It only affects variance in games with more than four decks

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the core advantage a Wonger holds over a standard flat bettor?

Accepted Answer

Playing only when holding a positive expected value, entering every session with an edge

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Access to information about cards before they are shuffled

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Knowledge of the dealer's hole card through observation

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Memorizing the exact order of every card in the shoe