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Is the Golden Touch Blackjack Speed Count Really a Good System? By Michael Stevens in Casino & Gaming on May 25, 2019 Almost all recreational gamblers, and even many proficient blackjack players, think they understand the concept of counting cards. Golden Touch Blackjack! BEAT BLACKJACK USING SPEED COUNT And The New Optimum Basic Strategy Watch a professional blackjack dealer dealing the cards on a blackjack table while Frank Scoblete, #1 gaming author in America, demonstrates the. The Golden Touch Blackjack Revolution! By Frank Scoblete is 182 pages and the retail price is just $24.95. Think of it, just $24.95 to learn a simple method that will give you a mathematically verifiable edge over the house for years to come; the easiest advantage method ever developed for blackjack. The instructor is Frank Scoblete, America's #1 best-selling gaming author and columnist, and the author of the best-selling book, Golden Touch Blackjack Revolution. Frank has over 30 years experience as an advantage blackjack player, and he shares his experience and knowledge with viewers of this video. 'I took the Golden Touch Blackjack course in Las Vegas last weekend, and was pleasantly surprised. It was held at a non-casino location, but with regulation tables, chips, and cards for the students to practice with. The instructors did a thorough job with their presentation.
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Since Speed Count is marketed as a private course, you want to know that it works. To help you gain the confidence that the system is as good as we say, we've engaged independent gaming industry consultants to review and test Speed Count under Non-Disclosure terms (i.e. they get to see everything about the system and provide their feedback, but can't disclose the details of Speed Count). The following professional reviews have been completed to date.
Note that Speed Count has been fully simulated, tested, verified and audited with a professional Blackjack simulator, Blackjack Audit, and these results are provided in the course and to all reviewers.
Review by John Grochowski:
'For someone who plays a lot of blackjack but has never been able to get past basic strategy, Speed Count seems tailor-made.. What I found is that Speed Count is exactly what it is purported to be.. an entry-level card counting system, an innovative little number with a base that’s different from more difficult counts.. There’s plenty of time to look around with the casino, chat up the cocktail waitress, ask the dealer about the family and just have fun with the game.'
Click here to read John's full review.
Review by Fred Renzey
Fred Renzey published an independent analysis and review of Speed Count in an article titled 'World's Easiest Card Counting Systems', in Midwest Gaming and Travel. Fred replicated our edges and data for Speed Count, and confirms it's positive performance even in 6 deck games.
Review by Dr. Catlin:
We asked Dr. Don Catlin, an independent gaming industry consultant and professor of Mathematics at University of Massachusetts, to review Speed Count. Mr. Catlin used his own blackjack simulator software to test Speed Count and verify our performance data. Here are his comments:
Comments by Dr. Don Catlin:
'Speed Count is the easiest card counting system I have encountered. I designed and ran a simulation of the Regular Speed Count using a 6 deck Blackjack game with doubling after splitting, dealer hits the soft 17, late surrender, split up to three times (total of four hands), Aces are split once and receive one card each. My result was that the players edge per game was 1.014% and was 0.33% per unit wagered; this was based on 1 billion hands.'
'Speed Count is the easiest card counting system I have encountered. I designed and ran a simulation of the Regular Speed Count using a 6 deck Blackjack game with doubling after splitting, dealer hits the soft 17, late surrender, split up to three times (total of four hands), Aces are split once and receive one card each. My result was that the players edge per game was 1.014% and was 0.33% per unit wagered; this was based on 1 billion hands.'
Notes: We ran identical simulations in Blackjack Audit as a benchmark to compare against Dr. Catlin's work. The exact benchmark game was: six decks, DAS, H17, 75% penetration, no resplitting aces, one card draw to split aces, max three splits, no insurance ('regular' Speed Count, without insurance, wonging, hand spreading, or higher bet spread). With a one billion round simulation in Audit, the identical game generated a player edge (total profit divided by sum of all wager) of 0.3364%. Hence, the difference from Dr. Catlin's simulation was only 0.0064% (1.9% difference) in player expectation. This independent analysis based on completely different simulation software provides further evidence supporting the Speed Count card counting system.
Dr. Catlin has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and an M.A. in Mathematics, both from Penn State University. He has have a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Florida. He was a Professor of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Massachusetts from 1965 to 2001. Since 1995 he has been involved in gaming analysis and writes the monthly mathematics column for the web site www.scoblete.com. In September of last year he published a soft cover book entitled The Lottery Book, The Truth Behind the Numbers.
Review by Michael Shackleford:
Here are the official comments from Michael Shackleford, who runs the excellent blackjack portal www.WizardofOdds.com:
Comments by Michael Shackleford:
'The authors of Speed Count were kind enough to share their strategy with me. While I can't explain the concept in detail I can say it bridges the jump from basic strategy to conventional card counting. Speed Count is appropriate for the basic strategy player who wishes to gain an advantage with less effort than conventional hi-low card counting. Built in camouflage I believe will help the Speed Counter confuse counter-catchers and thus buy more bet variation. That will roughly compensate for lost accuracy relative to a hi-low count. Although I have not personally verified the claims of Speed Count I have looked at simulation results provided to me by Dan Pronovost and believe they are trustworthy. So if you are a basic strategy player ready to take the next step, or have tried a hi-low count and found it too difficult, then the Speed Count may be just what you're looking for to start winning at blackjack.'
'The authors of Speed Count were kind enough to share their strategy with me. While I can't explain the concept in detail I can say it bridges the jump from basic strategy to conventional card counting. Speed Count is appropriate for the basic strategy player who wishes to gain an advantage with less effort than conventional hi-low card counting. Built in camouflage I believe will help the Speed Counter confuse counter-catchers and thus buy more bet variation. That will roughly compensate for lost accuracy relative to a hi-low count. Although I have not personally verified the claims of Speed Count I have looked at simulation results provided to me by Dan Pronovost and believe they are trustworthy. So if you are a basic strategy player ready to take the next step, or have tried a hi-low count and found it too difficult, then the Speed Count may be just what you're looking for to start winning at blackjack.'
Review by Bill Burton at About.com:
Here is a segment of Bill Burton's review of the Golden Touch Blackjack Course (which he attended). Bill is the author and editor for the About.com web pages on casino gambling. You can read his complete review at: casinogambling.about.com.
Review by Bill Burton:
'I attended the two day course and was surprised with the ease in learning the speed count method. In the past I have studied the Hi/Lo count but had difficulty utilizing it in the casino. I switched to the KO method but fond that I could not sustain it for long. I learned the speed count in two days and was able to easily use it at the casino. The course is very hands on. You learn by playing and practicing at the blackjack table with other students in a simulated game situation. Pop slots casino free coins. If you can learn basic strategy then you can learn the speed count.'
'I attended the two day course and was surprised with the ease in learning the speed count method. In the past I have studied the Hi/Lo count but had difficulty utilizing it in the casino. I switched to the KO method but fond that I could not sustain it for long. I learned the speed count in two days and was able to easily use it at the casino. The course is very hands on. You learn by playing and practicing at the blackjack table with other students in a simulated game situation. Pop slots casino free coins. If you can learn basic strategy then you can learn the speed count.'
Review by Al Rogers, Editor for BJ21.com
Spring break slot. Al Rogers, the online editor for the well-known and popular blackjack portal BJ21.com, took the Golden Touch Blackjack course in the spring in Las Vegas. Here are his comments:
Comments by Al Rogers:
'I took the Golden Touch Blackjack course in Las Vegas last weekend, and was pleasantly surprised. It was held at a non-casino location, but with regulation tables, chips, and cards for the students to practice with. The instructors did a thorough job with their presentation, and there was plenty of time for practice. The instructors were patient and informative, and I believe that all the students felt they got more than their money's worth.'
'I took the Golden Touch Blackjack course in Las Vegas last weekend, and was pleasantly surprised. It was held at a non-casino location, but with regulation tables, chips, and cards for the students to practice with. The instructors did a thorough job with their presentation, and there was plenty of time for practice. The instructors were patient and informative, and I believe that all the students felt they got more than their money's worth.'
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DrEntropy
Yes, Always hit a hard 7 or lower. I just looked at the book, and agree it is not crystal clear in the presentation.. but this is what you should do.'Mathematical expectation has nothing to do with results.' (Sklansky, Theory of Poker).
zerosum79
Yes, Always hit a hard 7 or lower. I just looked at the book, and agree it is not crystal clear in the presentation.. Pixies of the forest slot game. but this is what you should do.
I just got an email back from Dan Pronovost and he confirms that hitting for all dealer up cards with a 7 or lower is the correct play as well.
Thanks
zero
joehypnosis
There are articles attempting a fair comparison such as you suggest on Arnold Snyder's website. They compare OPP count, which is the non-trademarked 'version' of Speed Count to Hi-Lo, taking into consideration indices/OBS/etc. The effectiveness of OPP/Speed Count compared to Hi-Lo in this way is higher than most give credit for and the articles seem to support the original claims of the Speed Count creators.
--Joe
--Joe
aceofspades
I have used Speed Count for the past 2 1/2 years and am +$27k in that time playing black chips spreading only 1-4 units
I find it easy to use and love the lack of heat.
I find it easy to use and love the lack of heat.
1BB
I have used Speed Count for the past 2 1/2 years and am +$27k in that time playing black chips spreading only 1-4 units
I find it easy to use and love the lack of heat.
I find it easy to use and love the lack of heat.
Congratulations! To better understand your success please tell us the exact rules of the game, the number of decks, the penetration and total hours played.
Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth. - Mahatma Ghandi
aceofspades
Congratulations! To better understand your success please tell us the exact rules of the game, the number of decks, the penetration and total hours played.
Sorry - that was my first post - here were the rules:
Atlantic City
6decks
70% penetration
$100minimum
3:2 blackjack
No surrender
Insure any hand
Dealer Stands on soft 17
Double after Split
Double any two cards
Split Aces only once (no hitting on split Aces)
total hours plead varied per session ( I do not go to an ATM or take a marker if I lose my bankroll) - I averaged one trip per month (meaning Friday afternoon to Sunday morning (no playing on Sunday-just check out and head home)) - average play time would be 2 hours per day
2010 I was +$45k
2011 I was -$18k
2012 so far I am even steven on two trips
and, as always - good luck to all my fellow players!
I hope this information was complete (please let me know what else you would like to know and I would be happy to post)
1BB
Thanks. What is your bankroll if I may ask? The house edge on this game is 0.42622% and is the best Atlantic City has to offer, unfortunately. My quick math shows that for 2010 you played 48 hours and won 45k which amounts to a whopping $937 per hour. It looks like the wheels came off in 2011 so try to remember what you did in 2010. I think Dan and Frank would be very proud of the success of one of their students.
Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth. - Mahatma Ghandi
aceofspades
Thanks. What is your bankroll if I may ask? The house edge on this game is 0.42622% and is the best Atlantic City has to offer, unfortunately. My quick math shows that for 2010 you played 48 hours and won 45k which amounts to a whopping $937 per hour.
It looks like the wheels came off in 2011 so try to remember what you did in 2010. I think Dan and Frank would be very proud of the success of one of their students.
It looks like the wheels came off in 2011 so try to remember what you did in 2010. I think Dan and Frank would be very proud of the success of one of their students.
In 2010 I did not have a losing trip - every trip made the casino my ATM machine ( I hope to repeat this pattern in 2012 )
Well, my thoughts on what happened in 2011 was that when I lost money I ended up chasing it back rather than just sticking to the count ( I know I know - I made a losing situation worse by doing this). However, that was the net result for the year -there were winning trips. I have had two trips thus far in 2012 (if you count New Year's day lol - wherein I lost $5,000 in the course of the weekend (6 hours play). Last week I played a total of four shoes (3 sessions of 1 shoe each and 2 sessions of 1/2 shoe each and won $5,400).
My usual bankroll is $10k
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I am heading down this weekend so I will keep you updated on my sessions each day (if you'd like).
Golden Touch Craps
aceofspades
Speed Count Blackjack Free
Update from this past weekend in AC:
6deck
DAS
double any 2 cards
S17
bankroll $10k
$100min. table
bet spread 1-5
Started out great with the Speed Count - my usual play is to play until I am up $1k then take a break to relax - walk on the boardwalk, shop, etc.
First shoe net was $900
Second and third shoes netted $1,500
Fourth shoe netted $800
Fifth shoe netted $900
This is where it gets nuts
I was Speed Counting as usual and was in a low count at the beginning of a shoe - lost about 6 hands in a row and the count started to climb back up - started going one win one loss until the count was at the magic number of Speed Count ('31') - I spread up to 2 units and continued one win one loss and the count went up to '33' - I increased my bet to $300 and the dealer proceeded to get a blackjack - but, tons of little cards for the players so the count got up to '35' - I pushed up $500 and got 8,8 (other two players at table each had 20's) with the dealer showing a 6 upcard - I split the 8's and received, yup, another 8 - split that so now have 3 bets of $500 each..on the first 8 I was dealt a 3 (doubled down (another $500)) and received the dreaded Ace (ughhhhhh) - on the next 8 I was dealt a Q and on the final 8 I Was dealt a 10..I was happy, especially since the dealer had the 6 upcard - dealer turns over her downcard to reveal a K - I admit I was counting my chickens before they hatched as, she moved her hand to the shoe and pulled her next card - it was as if in slow motion that I saw it - taunting me, laughing at me - the 3 of clubs!!! Costing me about half of what I was up in one hand..
I ended up playing three more shoes (more conservatively (and yes, I know, 'scared money doesn't win')) and getting it back in positive counts - tipped the dealer and went to bed up $4,300 for the weekend
It is a wager like that that reminds me that even advantage players can run into bad cards in a great count (and please, for you Hi-Lo, KO, Mentor counters who abhor the speed count---I know I know I am gaining less of an advantage but, I prefer the simplicity of the speed count and am comfortable with it)
And, as always, good luck to you all!!!
6deck
DAS
double any 2 cards
S17
bankroll $10k
$100min. table
bet spread 1-5
Started out great with the Speed Count - my usual play is to play until I am up $1k then take a break to relax - walk on the boardwalk, shop, etc.
First shoe net was $900
Second and third shoes netted $1,500
Fourth shoe netted $800
Fifth shoe netted $900
This is where it gets nuts
I was Speed Counting as usual and was in a low count at the beginning of a shoe - lost about 6 hands in a row and the count started to climb back up - started going one win one loss until the count was at the magic number of Speed Count ('31') - I spread up to 2 units and continued one win one loss and the count went up to '33' - I increased my bet to $300 and the dealer proceeded to get a blackjack - but, tons of little cards for the players so the count got up to '35' - I pushed up $500 and got 8,8 (other two players at table each had 20's) with the dealer showing a 6 upcard - I split the 8's and received, yup, another 8 - split that so now have 3 bets of $500 each..on the first 8 I was dealt a 3 (doubled down (another $500)) and received the dreaded Ace (ughhhhhh) - on the next 8 I was dealt a Q and on the final 8 I Was dealt a 10..I was happy, especially since the dealer had the 6 upcard - dealer turns over her downcard to reveal a K - I admit I was counting my chickens before they hatched as, she moved her hand to the shoe and pulled her next card - it was as if in slow motion that I saw it - taunting me, laughing at me - the 3 of clubs!!! Costing me about half of what I was up in one hand..
I ended up playing three more shoes (more conservatively (and yes, I know, 'scared money doesn't win')) and getting it back in positive counts - tipped the dealer and went to bed up $4,300 for the weekend
It is a wager like that that reminds me that even advantage players can run into bad cards in a great count (and please, for you Hi-Lo, KO, Mentor counters who abhor the speed count---I know I know I am gaining less of an advantage but, I prefer the simplicity of the speed count and am comfortable with it)
And, as always, good luck to you all!!!
buzzpaff
Golden Touch Blackjack
' It is a wager like that that reminds me that even advantage players can run into bad cards in a great count'
Reminds me of Ken Uston' book and his experience it AC one week. Still had early surrender and Ken Was being called into positive shoes. His average bet was in the $1,000 to $2,000 range. At the end of the week he was down $230,000 and would have been down another $30,000 were it not for ES . So playing nothing but positive counts , and without ES, he would have lost over a quarter of a million dollars.
That being said, your bankroll of only 20 times your big bet, seems a little light. And how much did your conservative play cost you ?
Not being critical, just asking !
Reminds me of Ken Uston' book and his experience it AC one week. Still had early surrender and Ken Was being called into positive shoes. His average bet was in the $1,000 to $2,000 range. At the end of the week he was down $230,000 and would have been down another $30,000 were it not for ES . So playing nothing but positive counts , and without ES, he would have lost over a quarter of a million dollars.
That being said, your bankroll of only 20 times your big bet, seems a little light. And how much did your conservative play cost you ?
Not being critical, just asking !