The count rose above +4, I had a max bet out, and for the first time since I added that index number to my list, I was dealt A,8 vs 4. As I pushed out my double-down, the others at the table moaned, groaned, and made negative comments, especially a little lady who was practically screaming "Don't do that! You have nineteen. Don't ever do that with nineteen!" I got a 4, but when the dealer turned a 10 and drew a 9, and everybody won, they were all happy and friendly and congratulated me on my "inspired hunch" and "card sense". The dealer just smiled and couldn't even find a PC to call the "over $100" payout to.
P.S. I lost the next few hands and ended up down for the day, but that hand was fun and brightened up a dull session.
P.S. I lost the next few hands and ended up down for the day, but that hand was fun and brightened up a dull session.