I feel like I am playing a really strong game right now. My counting is right on, my spread is aggressive enough to make decent money without too much risk to my bankroll. My counting is solid. Index plays are right on. Etc.
The weakest part of my game may be avoiding heat. But, I'm not sure. I really don't have a feel for the "average" amount of heat a decent counter will get in AC. In my last 200 hours in AC, I have had 5 instances where there was definite heat. A few times I was spoken too directly, a couple times the deck was cut. I'd guess there were another couple where the pit may have been on to me, or at least watching me, but I didn't know and nothing came of it that I was aware of.
I play two hands always. I spread 1-12, and try not to jump up or down too drastically. I use 1/2 TC betting, and up the bet at TC=1.5, so my units are moving around a lot, which I think helps. Sometimes I will play a different amount on each hand. After playing a max or near-max bet, I won't stay for another shoe at that casino. Also, if I've played too long (3 or 4 or 5 shoes) without getting a good count, I will move on. I try to jump around casinos frequently.
Aside from that, I generally try to chit chat with the pit personnel, the dealer, and other players. I make ploppy comments when appropriate, though not in excess. I am careful not to focus on the cards -- often just glancing at the table for a second once or twice a hand, especially when the pit seems to be watching the table. Sometimes I will argue with players when i am in the mood to tell someone they suck, but I don't give away any AP vibe or info when doing so.
So, what are some efficient and non-costly things I can add to my play/demeanor that will help lessen the heat factor? What strategies do other people here use? Also, I'd be interested in knowing how often you all experience real heat in AC, maybe on a per-hour basis?
Thanks in advance.
The weakest part of my game may be avoiding heat. But, I'm not sure. I really don't have a feel for the "average" amount of heat a decent counter will get in AC. In my last 200 hours in AC, I have had 5 instances where there was definite heat. A few times I was spoken too directly, a couple times the deck was cut. I'd guess there were another couple where the pit may have been on to me, or at least watching me, but I didn't know and nothing came of it that I was aware of.
I play two hands always. I spread 1-12, and try not to jump up or down too drastically. I use 1/2 TC betting, and up the bet at TC=1.5, so my units are moving around a lot, which I think helps. Sometimes I will play a different amount on each hand. After playing a max or near-max bet, I won't stay for another shoe at that casino. Also, if I've played too long (3 or 4 or 5 shoes) without getting a good count, I will move on. I try to jump around casinos frequently.
Aside from that, I generally try to chit chat with the pit personnel, the dealer, and other players. I make ploppy comments when appropriate, though not in excess. I am careful not to focus on the cards -- often just glancing at the table for a second once or twice a hand, especially when the pit seems to be watching the table. Sometimes I will argue with players when i am in the mood to tell someone they suck, but I don't give away any AP vibe or info when doing so.
So, what are some efficient and non-costly things I can add to my play/demeanor that will help lessen the heat factor? What strategies do other people here use? Also, I'd be interested in knowing how often you all experience real heat in AC, maybe on a per-hour basis?
Thanks in advance.
