More Books...

[Jim2]

I am always looking for more books to read about Gambling, decision making and gaming. I was reading "Why flip a Coin" by H.W.Lewis, found some obvious references to the mayor in there. The faculty at UC Santa Barbara can't be that big.

I am to the point now, that if I can find it in a book, it's probably not that useful in advantage play. Still looking for a larger edge than 1-3 percent.

Anyone have any ideas for further reading other than "Beyond Counting"...?

 

[phantom007]

Suggested Reading and Action to GET >3% BJ Advantage......

....following are phantom007's suggested readings and/or actions:

#1---"How to Own and Operate a Casino" by Betty Binion...soon to be published by the IRS Tax Court(s).....IMHO, she made so many $ that she had to trash the Shoe for the Deduction.

#2---"Shuffle Tracking for Beginners" by George C.

#3---"The BJ Shuffle Trackers Cookbook" by Arnold Snyder.

#4---Practice on the Software "CVShuffle2.0".

#5---Mega-WONG...only enter at TC's >+7-8. Exit at +6 or less. Expect to be arrested for "vagrancy", in that you will be standing around alot! A trench-coat and a cheap bottle of wine, in a brown paper bag, of course, will help your cover.

#6---LET the IRS increase your EV, if possible...I work in a field wherein I have to take "so many" hours of Continuing Education each year.....wierd how it seems that the only classes I can fit into my schedule are in LV. RFBA are all legitimate deductions, even IF RFB are pretty much FREE, and my employer takes care of "A". I can still take the "per diem" deduction for RFB!

#7---Work where you Gamble---My field/profession allows me to work in the Tunica area 1-2x/month as an independent contractor. Again, allowing the IRS to increase EV.....mileage, per diem, etc.!

BUT SERIOUSLY, may I humbly suggest that you strive for BJ LONGEVITY, such as indicated in Carlson, Renzy, and/or Tamburin?

phantom007.

 

[The Mayor]

Rather than reading, may I suggest hanging out in a casino for a while and opening your eyes. Honestly, opportunities for greater than 3% edges are more common than good blackjack games. It helps to consider EVERY game, know their procedures, and how small lapses in procedure might benefit you.

The key is that casinos make mistakes that you can take advantage of.

--Mayor

 

[eyesfor21]

well said..
shhhh!!!

 

[Tom]

You've got to be kidding.

Games with more than a 3 percent player edge are now more common that a good BJ game! Is this in some far away country?

Are you talking "honest" opportunities, or "dishonest" ones?

 

[The Mayor]

Re: You've got to be kidding.

Sometimes I think I know how the LVHCM feels -- if only they were nicer people.

--Mayor

 

[Tom]

Re: You've got to be kidding.

Yeah,I know what you mean, he's the biggest troll on the internet. It seems to hate any and all card counters.

Could you at least give me a clue if these games are found in the northern or southern hemisphere?

 

[The Mayor]

Re: You've got to be kidding.

These games are available in every major location gambling is offered on the planet, and are absolutely legal to play. You evidently have not read my podiums dating back over the last year or so. You might want to look at them to get an idea about this stuff. That's all I can say.

--Mayor

 

[Tom]

Thanks,Mayor.

I kind of think I know what your talking about. The greater than 3% edge seems very difficult to achieve unless conditons happen to be perfect. It's like being at the right place, at the right time.

 

[Rob McGarvey]

Ancient Secrets

To spill the beans, or not spill the beans; that is the question. Whether playing onland or online you will find them. Do you keep them to yourself, or share them? If you share them, who do you share them with? Everyone? People that log onto your site only? A group of hand picked stars that you know you can trust? Everyone has their own answers to these questions. No matter who you share the info with, someone will get pissed at you. It looks like the Mayor is doing the Eddie Murphy skit "I've got some ice cream and you can't have none" but he is trying to get you to see things on your own without getting anyone pissed. Even that doesn't work. People will think you are blowing hot smoke out your puthooter and that you can't prove anything for or against the secret unless you know what it is. Take a look at his Big 6 Wheel post. I've read similar stories in a few books, or a BJI newsletter, so this is not new info by any means, so you can't hold the Mayor responsible for spilling any beans, just re-frying them muchacho.

 

[The Mayor]

Re: Ancient Secrets

Well said Rob. Not pissing off AP's is a big part of what my careful way of talking around this stuff is all about.

 

[Tom]

Re: Ancient Secrets

That's a funny post,I liked the re-fried beans. I did not ask the Mayor for specific details,only if these games are found in other counties or dishonest approaches(if you know what I mean)have to be used to achieve this advantage. There are many great BJ conditions in far away worlds if you look for them,no dishonest approach or tactic is needed. For instance everyone knows the Big Wheel you speak of can be easily beat,it's no big secret,however there stands good chance of a collusion between the player and dealer. This is definitly a dishonest tactic that I dont even want to mess with or be accused of. For now I'll stick to the traditional and legal methods of card counting...off-line,that is.