I have been playing around with the negative progression and using the following playing strategy:
1. Ignore what dealer has,
2. Always hit to/including 12
3. Never hit 15 or higher
4. If last card received cause me to bust if I got another I stand, otherwise hit
5. Start all progressions at one unit
6. Second hand of play after betting one unit is always two units
7. If I win I drop down one unit unless the win puts me at a new high of chips accumulated then begin new progression
8. If I get paid for Blackjack drop back two steps
9. If I am at the 6/7 step and win I drop back two
10 If I am near max bet and win I drop back to point where I will be ahead if I win (this is to prevent ruin)
I have done this in several online fun places without having ran out of chips, although I do not spend much time with it.
I went to one of Ellises' NBJ seminars in AC some 25 years ago and was very impressed with his Attitude toward this undertaking!
I would appreciate feedback from anyone who has any thoughts on the above.
Thank you,