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Plus-count Wagering Using the Hi-Low system, players were quick to realize that they had an advantage over the casino whenever the count was at all positive. Even novice counters immediately adopted a winning strategy known as “plus-count wagering” in which they increased their bets a little whenever the count indicated a surplus of T’s and Aces remaining to be dealt. They would then proceed to play their hands according to BS.
Plus-count wagering goes like this: Beginning fresh with each round of play, the cards are counted as 1 for Aces and T’s, and +1 for each 2 through 6 as seen. If the round ends with a positive result, a two-unit bet is placed for the next hand. If that round produces a plus-count as well, the two-unit bet is increased to three units, and so on. Whenever a round ends neutral or negative in total, the size of the bet is maintained or reduced respectively. Each round is considered a completely separate and distinct entity, and subsequent wagers are made according to the plus or minus results of the most recent round of play only. There is no attempt to remember the count throughout the whole deck or shoe, nor to modify BS plays because of it.
This simple plus-count wagering strategy remains a mildly effective system, especially for players who find themselves sitting at full tables, and particularly if they are not yet entirely competent counters. With no numbers to keep in mind, it takes minimal effort to glance around the table after each deal is over in order to size one’s bet for the next hand. It is an ideal winning system for those who are not really concerned about making much money from the game but would rather enjoy the free drinks and perhaps socialize while they play. Plus-count wagering demands no concentration or playing skill of any sort beyond knowing the correct BS and applying it. Although this system will seldom make you much money, about nine sessions out of ten it will keep you from losing your stake.
The main drawback with the plus-count betting strategy is that players are sometimes wagering quite inappropriately. Suppose the first round after a shuffle results in a particularly bad figure, say - 6, and the second one produces a good count of +4. Playing according to plus-count wagering, the player would increase his bet after the second round even though the overall count is still negative. This player has bumped up his bet when he is actually at a disadvantage. Although certainly better than just wagering blindly with no count strategy at all, the plus-count leaves much to be desired and can not be recommended generally.