Max Rubin -- Who is this guy ?

[john]

I can't believe it. That commentator on World Series of Blackjack. I just saw him on some show called "player's world" on the Mens channel. I never watch that channel but was channel surfing. He said that 6:5 blackjack is a "great game for the inexperienced player because the professionals tend to stay away from that game". Huh? Why would I, as a ploppy, care if a professional is playing at my table?

He was saying that 6:5 is a great game but stay away from deuces wild video poker. I feel like breaking something. Ok ....get a grip.

 

[gehrig]

two alternative conclusions...

1] he's a sap. that conclusion is supported by his statements regarding 21 play... like "taking insurance is a sucker bet". last week, i insured a hard 5, earning raised eyebrows from the couple other seated players. that sucker bet saved me $40.

2] he's no more than a shill for the gaming industry. this is likely since his literary prowess seems to relate to playing for comps. only playing for comps is dead from the get-go. using a joint's comp system for miniscule freebies and more importantly, added cover, is an aspect of advantaged play. of course, making "authoritative" statements which one knows not to be true, is dishonest.

bottom line is that he's either an imbecile or dishonest. no matter whichever, is sufficient to reduce his commentary to ground noise. does anyone notice a similarity of his "authoritative" comments to those of john patrick ?

 

[Stealth Bomber]

Idiots throw wrenches in the gears every time

What a stupid ignorant man. I feel like breaking something too.

 

[Titaniumman]

Max Rubin is not an idiot.

He is a very savvy entity in the casino gambling world.

Max is the author of Comp City. This is a book you should have in your blackjack library. It teaches you all about the comp systems, and how to maximize your comps. The book has a good bit of focus on earning comps playing blackjack, even for the advantage player.

Max also hosts the infamous "Blackjack Ball" which is an exclusive event for celebrities in the gaming world.

Max also writes for Casino Player, which is a polished monthly magazine for the avid casino gambler who is not necessarily an advantage player. Due to its lucrative casino advertising, CP accordingly does not wish to offend the interests of the casinos.

Arnold Snyder had a column in the magazine called Ask the Bishop, which was discontinued because Arnold's answers to questions were, shall we say, not in the best interests of the casinos. Arnold has begun to have articles in CP again due to readership demand.

If this is true about Max hawking 6:5, then I am disappointed in him. I would not be too surprised that he is influenced by the casino industry, but this is going too far. One thing I have learned, no matter how good the blackjack book or product someone creates, that person's character is an independent matter.

If anybody else has information about this, please post it. I would also be very interested if anybody knew when this episode would be broadcast again so that I could record it.

I think Al Rogers should also be advised of this.

 

[john]

This Tuesday 9pm - 9:30 pm

Players world is on this Tuesday on the Men's Channel. I think it is the same episode. Max Rubin is on at the very end of it. He only talks for maybe 5 minutes. He answers questions that this blonde asks him. I knew from the beginning that it was paid for by casinos but I couldn't figure out why they were giving basic strategy advice until I found out about the plug for 6:5 blackjack.

The basic strategy advice isn't that good. They advise doubling an 11 on anything 9 or lower. I guess you shouldn't double an 11 vs 10 . Also, I got a quick glance at one of the basic strategy cards and I swear it advised doubling a 9 against anything between a 4 and 6. Three isn't important.

There's more but I won't ruin it for you. It is going to make you angry when you get done watching it. I was cussing at the end. No one was home at the time.

BTW, I got the dish network and I'm not sure what other networks it is on.

 

[john]

9pm Central Time zone

 

[Automatic Monkey]

A Wonger hurts the ploppies

It's true that a Wonger does hurt the ploppies. But I do give Basic Strategy advice to ploppies at the table so that more than makes up for my leaving them with extra hands to play during lousy counts. It certainly isn't worth it to play 6:5 to keep the Wongers away, this guy is nuts.

 

[Stealth Bomber]

Rubin knows better

It is an absolute disgrace along with being very unethical and dishonest when a professional authoritative person in the industry broadcasts to his listeners a lie that will on average cost players extra $ as a result of his advise.

Max Rubin, shame on you! I believe you're not so ignorant as to give players such bad advise accidentally.

 

[gehrig]

then he's no more than a stooge for the gaming industry.

therein verifies the similarity of stooge-rubin and john patrick. each uses casino provided settings to espouse patently defective strategies, at the expense of the casino guest.

perhaps his shilling for the joints is the essence of his "comp city". the more rubes he steers into the joints armed with ineffective weapons, the more comps *he* gets.

 

[Rob McGarvey]

Selling the American Dream

to the ploppies is not the same as recomending to a polished gambler the game of 6:5 Jerkjack. Max has his place, nows his shit, but also knows its easier to make money from a casino by being on their payroll that working their tables. LV is full of sharks that will sell you their sister for a steak, champagne, and a free limo ride. Hell, even in your home town you can find people like that. Easiest way to spot them is by their quick tongue and convincing attitude. Smile, say thanks, and tell them you have your own sister. ;>