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[phantom007]

Reading the "Blackjack Zone" raised a few questions, which I hope the Mayor et.al. will answer.

1. Why was CC.com not listed as a "primary" website for BJ info?

2. Buying Coupons?

Certainly we get "coupons/vouchers" in the mail for free match bet, $100 Slot refund if you buy in for $100 and don't win within 30 min., free rooms, buffets, etc. Likewise, sometimes "Coupon Books" on check-in and/or getting New Players card. And, "LV Advisor" has always been a source, however posts over the last year or so indicated that LVA's coupon value is declining...due to "Stinginess" of Casino's...not LVA.

A. Anyhow, "BJZ" indicated "COMPANIES THAT SELL COUPONS"....are these Companies "available for public knowlege", or just a secret like "HC-Flashers"?

B. What is the price of said Coupons, in CC-Speak, the EV? In my simple mind, a "free match bet" coupon would be "WORTH" 52 Cents on-the-$ bet, providing I played it at only ++TC's.

C. What is the charge for same, by said "Companies"?

3. LVBear Interview....somewhat different from original post to the "BJZ" publication. LVB stressed both "Stop Loss & Stop Win" limits, primarily to minimize chance of "detection" in the latter, and cheating Dealer in the former. Conversely, "BJZ" omitted these and repeatedly stated, CORRECTLY of course, that losing and winning streaks/sessions have no effect on the "long-term expectation", or "the Journey" if you will.

Just curious as to why LVB's original interview was not included in its entirity?

4. Side-Bets...by recollection, most get worse, but some get better, as the # of decks increase...explain?

5. Not a question...your wife's chapter was EXCELLENT! Certainly, had read it before as a monthly PODIUM, but still, EXCELLENT!

6. Comment & Question....recent trips to Harrah-Shoe/Tunica has found signs posted at all entrances reading: "Promotional filming in progress...blah, blah, blah". Basically, "if you enter here, your picture may be on TV and/or in our flyers". Agree, that if our likenesses are to be taken and distributed, and especially WITHOUT PROOF, and WITH ADVERSE ALLEGATIONS ATTACHED, we should at least be warned, should we not???

BTW, if you get Horseshoe's monthly mailing, I am the guy with 2 drinks, because I usually play 2 hands, and shoving the GREEN tip to the waitress down the front of her Bra-thing...you know, that one-piece leopard skin thing that makes em' "ride high and big".

In honour of Ron McGarvey.....GRIN!

phantom007.

 

[The Mayor]

BJZ Answers...

Thanks for your questions!

> 1. Why was CC.com not listed as a "primary" website for BJ info?
It seemed a bit heady to list myself as a top reference. My site is mentioned in several prominent places in the book, that was enough for me.

>2. Buying Coupons?

> A. Anyhow, "BJZ" indicated "COMPANIES THAT SELL COUPONS"....are these Companies "available for public knowlege", or just a secret like "HC-Flashers"?

I was mainly thinking of Curtis when I wrote this (at the time, it was alive and well...). But, I also know several coupon hustlers who do quite well. They look for sources of coupons, and do what they need to do to get them (legally, mind you! I also know someone who conterfeited them, that's not so good).

> B. What is the price of said Coupons, in CC-Speak, the EV? In my simple mind, a "free match bet" coupon would be "WORTH" 52 Cents on-the-$ bet, providing I played it at only ++TC's.

> C. What is the charge for same, by said "Companies"?

I can only comment on this on a case-by-case basis. Coupons are almost never free, and their EV is always less than the listed value of the coupon. You would simply have to do the math when you see a coupon opportunity. This math might also involve GAS if there is a lot driving place to place to cash them. That is a factor these days!

>3. ... Just curious as to why LVB's original interview was not included in its entirity?

LVBear indicated he wanted to make some changes. Essentially, anything he wanted to change was fine with me. He gave it to me to publish for free, and in my mind it is one of the top features of the book. Honestly, LVBear is one of the most treasured people out there in this community, and I will do whatever works for him to have his voice heard more.

> 4. Side-Bets...by recollection, most get worse, but some get better, as the # of decks increase...explain?

I don't quite know what you mean here. The side bets I play are actually slightly better for 6 deck games, but I don't have the patience for them. For example, Lucky Ladies used to offer the same payouts (4-9-19) on 2 deck and 6 deck, these odds were much stronger in the 6 deck game. Now they are 4-10-25 on the 2 deck game which makes these comparable games. At any rate, it is hard to discuss something when I don't quite know what we are discussing Moreover, as you might imagine, this is something I don't really want to talk about.

> 5. Not a question...your wife's chapter was EXCELLENT! Certainly, had read it before as a monthly PODIUM, but still, EXCELLENT!

I'll let her know. She always likes it when she gets this kind of feedback.

>6. Comment & Question....recent trips to Harrah-Shoe/Tunica has found signs posted at all entrances reading: "Promotional filming in progress...blah, blah, blah". Basically, "if you enter here, your picture may be on TV and/or in our flyers". Agree, that if our likenesses are to be taken and distributed, and especially WITHOUT PROOF, and WITH ADVERSE ALLEGATIONS ATTACHED, we should at least be warned, should we not???

Don't know. But if they use your image directly (and you are not just part of the background) then they are supposed to get your written permission, otherwise they have to pixelate your face.

> In honour of Ron McGarvey.....GRIN!

Yes indeed. We miss him deeply. Thanks.

Happy tax day!

--Mayor

 

[phantom007]

Happy Tax Day Indeed!.......

CPA today informed me that I owe $450. to the State of Missouri, and had OVERPAID Federal so much that I have already covered ETP's (Est. Tax Payments) for the first 2 Quarters of 2005!

Further, in that I did not possess this knowlege until today, I have likely been O-W/H (from my regular job), thus 3rd Quarter is "Toast" as well.

While not exactly +EV, never-the-less, looks like $25 min. tables are back in my immediate future!

Now, please do not get me wrong, playing red is fun and relaxing, but you know, those ploppies always ruin "the flow of the cards"!

Though in my experience, just as many, if not more, IDIOTS playing the Green/Black mins., as there are the Reds. Besides, the Red-Ploppies are usually fun to be with....College kids, Minimum Wager's, College Lecturers, etc. The Green/Black crowd tends to take their MISPLAYS much more seriously!

GRIN!

phantom007.