Proper bet sizing is tremendously important. If done correctly, bet sizing can maximize one's rate of gain. On the other hand, improper bet sizing can either be inefficient, or can even destroy a player's bankroll. The following articles will help you to better understand the complex nature of proper bet sizing.
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| 99/08/15 |
Optimal Betting by Steve Jacobs. Steve discusses the Computation of the Optimal Betting Strategy for Blackjack. [1993] |
| 99/06/13 |
50-50 and Even-Money
Equivalent Bets by Alan Krigman. Alan discusses the idea of an "even-money equivalent bet" which yields the same expectation and variance as its actual prototype. |
| 98/08/23 |
Effect of Bet Size on Aggregate DI by MathProf. A formula is introduced that adjusts the Desireablilty Index for betsize when playing more than one hand. |
| 97/12/22 |
?Maximizing logarithmic increase by ML, Karel Janecek and MathProf. |
| 97/11/29 |
Direct Method once more. by Pete Moss. |
| 97/11/15 |
Theory of Optimal Betting once more. by Karel Janecek. |
| 97/11/13 |
The Theory of Optimal Betting Spreads. by Brett Harris. |
| 97/10/31 |
Optimal Betting and Blackjack Attack, Ch 10 by ML |
| 97/10/17 |
Optimal Betting Strategy by Winston Yamashita |
| 97/06/16 |
There must be a formula by David D'Aquin |
| 97/06/16 |
There is a formula by Brett Harris |
| 97/06/16 |
Optimum Betting and the Rating of Systems by Pete Moss |
| 97/06/16 |
The Final Chapter to the Optimal Betting Saga by Brett Harris |
| 97/06/16 |
Demonstration of Equivalence by Brett Harris |