Back in the Saddle

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SammyBoy

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After taking nearly a month off from BJ, I decided to give it another try over the weekend. After getting off to a very slow start I ended up winning 19 units or $190 after 2 hours of play. The break definitely did some good. The last time I played I was getting very angry after being dealt bad hand after bad hand. This weekend I was back to my unemotional self (on the inside at least).

I'm still a little gun shy however about putting out that max bet. I did put it out there most of the time when the count called for it, but there were a few times when I put out $40 instead of my usual $50 max. The bankroll is not quite where it needs to be but I'm close to getting there.
 
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learning to count

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"After taking nearly a month off from BJ, I decided to give it another try over the weekend. After getting off to a very slow start I ended up winning 19 units or $190 after 2 hours of play."
Congrats on your positive div/ev win.

"The break definitely did some good."
Good to take a break

"The last time I played I was getting very angry after being dealt bad hand after bad hand. This weekend I was back to my unemotional self (on the inside at least)."
Anger is the first sign of STEAMING. Theory says to stick it out and continue playing the roller coaster ride;but if you get angry then stop playing in fact if you lose 5% of your bank roll (for example BR $5000 5% = $250)in a row then stop take a break and review yourself and the playing conditions. Try and find a better(PENETRATION)low bet min game. Play this when you get a good count bet a bit more and see what happens. You may find that just a change in the game/table will be better for you. I know it sounds like Voodoo but the break will help.

"I'm still a little gun shy however about putting out that max bet."
Hell yes your gunshy any normal human being can be hurt. Thats why we are human.

"I did put it out there most of the time when the count called for it, but there were a few times when I put out $40 instead of my usual $50 max. The bnkroll is not quite where it needs to be but I'm close to getting there."
Dont be afraid to not bet your max. In time you will be playing with confidense. I think that you should find cheaper games and play with a good size bankroll. Just make sure your bet scheme will still off set the games vig.
Sam I am not an expert I only profess to know what I know and what I have experienced and what other successful players have told me to go by. I hope you continue to improve and win.
 
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The Mayor

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If your playing a unit of $10 I can't think of a game anywhere where you would play a natural 5-1 spread (you said your max bet was $50).

If it is double deck, your max bet needs to be a min of $60 (6 to 1). A 5-1 or 4-1 is not going to cut it.

If you are playing single deck, then a 4-1 spread is more than enough.

Glad you won!

--Mayor
 
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