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Originally Posted by Reload  I'd say where it becomes more of a factor has been when less 10's are left per deck than their should be (a "minus" count basically). That's when you want to avoid splitting in a lot of circumstances because you are already at a disadvantage with a minus count (you should try ducking out and not even playing if the deck gets really negative). Even against a 5 or a 6, you'd probably want to avoid splitting if the remaining decks are light on 10's. Have been at the table many times where I don't split and everyone thinks I am crazy only to see the dealer not bust. |
If the deck is minus your bet should be low. You have to split 7's against 4 5 6 or you might as well stamp I am counting on your forehead. There is no way you can get away with this play for long. You will make up the extra unit when the deck is rich. Deception is as key as counting accurate.