Automatic

[john]

Question for you, if you feel that you can talk candidly. If not, that is okay. Or you can e-mail me at [email protected]

Want to know how much you spread ? I am spreading 1 to 12 but have been thinking about increasing.

Also, how many days a week do you play and do you play every week ? I've been playing 3 to 4 days a week. When I get home, I kind of crash on my bed and sleep almost the whole day. Of course, I am moteling it, and you may be closer to the games.

 

[Felix Rue-de-Guerre]

IMHO

1 to 12 red?

i.e. $5 to $60 or 10 to $120?

Don't worry about it.

I know that this seems like an awful lot of dough with a (<=10K) bankroll, but to a PB anywhere on earth, a hundred dollars as a top bet will only get you the most minimal heat at worst.

As far as how often you should play at a single place?, if it's a shitty, barely beatable game, then pull out all the stops and burn the joint to the ground.

If it's the best game you can get to on a regular basis because of logistical problems, then be respectful.

Now, Make sure you know the difference! And don't play the crappy game just because it's close!

-Felix

 

[Automatic Monkey]

I spread 1:12 green, or 1:20 if I can find a $10 table, spread to two hands when possible. Wong out if conditions are right.

Four to eight hours are my sessions and sometimes I get a motel, usually I drive home. A motel is usually worth it because it allows you to play a longer session without being too tired to drive. My work schedule is flexible so I can usually work 1-2 trips in a week. Recently I've been avoiding Friday/Saturday night play because of the crowd and the high table limits.

 

[john]

According to ...

another well-known blackjack mind, spreading to two hands is only beneficial when the count is around +5 for Hi-Lo. For this reason, I never spread to two hands.

 

[Automatic Monkey]

Re: two hands

The reason I spread my bet across two hands is to reduce variance. I try to play two hands whenever the EV is even slightly to the player's advantage. It also moves the counts around somewhat quicker. The third reason I do it is that it makes for a smoother transition to big bets- let my switching from one to two spots be the center of attention when I have small bets out, rather than big ones.

 

[john]

Re: two hands

Automatic,

Do you have player cards at most of the places you play at? I have been getting negative reactions from pit bosses when I refuse. I need some help in this matter since I have another trip coming up. Should I be getting a players card ?

 

[Automatic Monkey]

Re: player cards

Yes, get one. Not having one will bring more heat on you than having one ever could. Plus, you get comps, and comps are part of your pay.

Do NOT give them your real Social Security number if they ask for it. They have no way of checking and the law guarantees your right to not have to give this number to anyone but the federal government. The format for SS numbers is detailed on the net so look it up and make up an apparently valid one for yourself ahead of time.

Some people are advocates of getting fake ID for getting a player's card. This has some advantages and I might one day do this. Just be aware of the legal ramifications of having fake ID, especially in this age of terrorism. If you do this, get a bunch of players cards with it, keep it all in a separate wallet that you use for absolutely nothing else but playing, that way if you ever get busted you'll have pretty solid proof that you only used this ID for protecting your privacy at casinos.

 

[suicyco maniac]

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