The Omega II blackjack system was first introduced into public awareness by Bryce Carlson himself it is important to note, a prominent and well respected master blackjack player, who mentioned the system in his book “Blackjack for Blood”.
Providing a coherent and intelligent system of practicing activity, the Omega II blackjack system quickly won the hearts and minds of both critics and players alike. What made the Omega II blackjack system so popular with the public at large? The answer is quite simple: Carlson ensured that he always explained each and every salient point of his teachings to the player with as much precision as he could afford.
The fact that he did all this without patronizing the reader, nor having to resort to a mind-numbing explanation of the various jargon terms, further enamored him with the population as a whole.
Carlson went to considerable lengths to make one salient point painstakingly clear and obvious to the reader and that was that the tendency among novice players to adopt a single strategy and then apply it rigidly and without deviation was not only foolish in the extreme but effectively, a guarantee for disaster.
One of the most defining features of the Omega II system is that the cards are all given a specific value. Therefore, 2,3,7 are all attributed a value of +1, whereas the 9s are attributed a value of -1. 4,5,6 are all attributed a value of +2 whilst the royal cards (that is, king, queen and jacks, in addition to the tens) are all attributed a value of +2.
The reason that Aces and 8’s have not been mentioned to at all thus far is due to the fact that they are classified as having a neutral value.
If you do intend to make use of and rely upon the Omega II blackjack system then you will need to develop your knowledge and experience with half-deck multipliers and the like. The reason for this is that this will serve as a very important component in the true count conversion system.
If you have any doubts as to the value and usefulness of this system, then the fact that the Omega II blackjack system has a efficiency rating of .92 should speak volumes about its usefulness as a wagering system.
In order to maximize productivity, it is crucial that the player ensures that they keep a side count of the Aces that have come into play thus far.
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