What is the Wilson APC count?

[Julio88]

The Wilson Advanced Point Count (APC) is a card counting system for Blackjack developed by Stanford Wong and named after his collaborator, John Wilson. It is based on similar principles as the Hi-Lo counting system but gives different point values to some cards for greater accuracy. The exact point values and betting strategies for the Wilson APC count can be found in Wong's book, "Professional Blackjack," or in other resources on card counting

 

[CR7]

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In the Wilson APC count, cards with values 2 to 7 are worth +1, cards with values 8 and 9 are worth 0, and cards with values 10, J, Q, K, and A are worth -1. This is different from the Hi-Lo system which gives a point value of +1 to cards 2 to 6, +0.5 to 7, and -1 to 10, J, Q, K, and A.

To use the Wilson APC count, a player must keep a running count of the point values of the cards dealt. This count is used to determine the optimal time to place larger bets, known as “betting correlation”. The Wilson APC count also uses “playing efficiency”, which determines the optimal strategy for playing hands by assigning point values to the move (hit, stand, double, or split) and comparing them to the running count.

Overall, the Wilson APC count is considered to be one of the more accurate card counting systems in Blackjack. However, it does require more time and practice to master than simpler systems like the Hi-Lo count. Additionally, using any card counting system in a casino is illegal and can lead to being asked to leave or banned from the premises.

 

[Crazy_winner]

Players can keep track of the proportion of high and low cards as they are dealt by using the Wilson APC count, which gives point values to each card in the deck. A running count is used in the system, where each player adds or subtracts the point totals of the cards they see to maintain track of the overall tally.

 

[Dallax]

The Wilson APC count is a conservative estimate of the number of aces remaining in the deck. This means that it is less likely to overestimate the number of aces than other card counting systems. In addition, the Wilson APC count is used in conjunction with other card counting systems to improve the accuracy of the estimate of the house edge. It is also used to adjust the player's bet size.

 

[James108]

The Wilson APC count, or "All Purpose Count," is a card counting system that was developed by Arnold Snyder in the early 1980s. It is an unbalanced system, meaning that the count does not start at zero.