Omega II
MediumProAce side count
Omega 2 is a level-2 system offering greater accuracy with more complex values.
- Level
- 2
- BC
- 92%
- PE
- 67%
- IC
- 85%
| A | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | -1 | -2 |
Systems
Omega II
Bryce Carlson’s level-two ace-neutral count from Blackjack for Blood. Same primary values as Canfield Master; different book, different name.
The values
How the values work
Omega II is from Bryce Carlson’s Blackjack for Blood. It is ace-neutral and level two. The primary map matches Canfield Master (Canfield Associates, mid-1970s). Carlson’s publication is the usual modern source for this chart.
Published practice uses an ace side count for betting. The running count itself ignores aces.
Related: Canfield Master
+2
4, 5, 6
The strongest plus cards.
+1
2, 3, 7
Other low cards.
0
A, 8
Aces are side-counted. Eights are neutral.
−1
9
Nines are a small minus.
−2
10, J, Q, K
Tens.
Extra tracking
The ace side count
Ace side count
Published practiceAces are 0 in Omega II. Carlson’s published use keeps an ace side count for betting, same idea as Canfield Master.
Tally aces as they leave the shoe. Remaining aces versus remaining decks tells you when to raise the bet. The primary true count still drives playing deviations.
The math
Running count, then true count
Start at zero
Start at 0. Omega II is balanced, so a full deck returns to 0 even though the values go to +2 and −2.
True count is running count divided by remaining decks. Side-count aces when you size the bet.
Efficiency
Why the numbers look like that
Omega II and Canfield Master share a map, so they share these correlations. PE is the reason to pick this over Hi-Lo.
BC
92%
Betting correlation
Betting correlation of 92% on the primary count.
PE
67%
Playing efficiency
Playing efficiency of 67%.
IC
85%
Insurance correlation
Insurance correlation of 85%.
In the app
Practice Omega II on iPhone
Omega II is a Pro system. Practice uses the same +2/−2 controls as Zen and Canfield Master.
Memorize
Drill the Omega II values until every rank is automatic.
Running Count
Add every card as it comes off the shoe. Start at 0. A full deck returns to 0.
True Count
Divide the running count by remaining decks. Betting and deviations use this number.
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