Re: Hey Mayor!
>Don't you want to credit the source of the 'seed' that helped with your wheel discovery?
You are right -- thanks to Grosjean for his insights in "Beyond Countin". Also there is a story about it in the Green Chip archives at bj21.com. Both of these prove that for a long time the game has been known to be beatable in the right circumstances.
>You did have a 105% advantage on the bet, but you didn't have 105% overall. I assume you made some $1 and $2 bets on the 1:1 shot (the lowest house edge bet), so the wheel would keep spinning while you waited for the 40:1 shot to 'line up'.
You are right again, but usually because she was so accurate, I would bet on the 20-1 that was in her range while waiting for the 40-1's.
>It would look strange to only play occasionally, plunking down max 40:1 bets, and then not betting. Your cover bets, in between your "I FEEL LUCKY" max bets, have to be considered when calculating your EV.
Yes, I considered writing all that, but didn't think it need be said. You are right though. I lost a lot of bets waiting.
>If you can find a wheel that is being played with 1 or 2 others (where do all the suckers come from?) that could be good too. That way you can 'wong out' for a few spins while waiting for the jackpot to line up, and not be as noticeable.
Or else, get a team all betting house max on the 40-1 then house-min on the 1-1
>Another Minor Point:
Beware of the wheel spinners who decide to give you an extra hard spin "for luck" when they see you bet the 40:1 shot. Some might do it on purpose, sort of like a dealer giving you the premature shuffle up when you bet big in BlackJack.
At some points her spin suddenly became chaotic and unpredictible, but that didn't last long (a couple of spins) then it would settle in again. The point is that everyone at the table had to look and act bored, and no new people could come to the table -- then she would get this blank stare and just spin it the way she always did.
>You have to keep the dealer in his natural rhythm, so he keeps spinning the wheel consistently.
Yes. Boredom is the key to beating the wheel. If you get excited when you win, it is all over for a few spins. I think getting a spinner on Thorazine would be optimal.
Take care,
--Mayor
