Need HELP!

[king_wrecks]

Hey guys, I recently bought Goldentouch Blackjack Revolution. I've read the book twice to ensure I grasped the concept as it seemed too easy to be true. However, the book suggests taking $580 for a trip to the casino. I'm in college right now and, honestly, I just can't afford to take that much cash. Is this going to be a problem? I'm a very conservative player right now because my bankroll is and would be around $250. Should I forego the advice from the book on this one? Thanks in advance for your help...

 

[EyeHeartHalves]

I haven't read the book but...

I don't think the authors gave you "responsible" advice. I have one question for you. Answer this question and then I'll be willing to "help you" although you may not "like" my advice.

Have you ever gambled with blackjack as a recreational player in a legalized casino?

--Halves

 

[EasyRhino]

The advice from the book is probably over-aggressive.

In other words, even if playing with a small advantage (and with the speed count, it's excruciatingly small) you're going to encounter a downdraft which will wipe out all your money.

 

[Sonny]

The Golden Touch system is a very weak system so the bankroll requirements will be much higher than other systems and the probability of success will be lower. For a $5 player a bankroll of $580 per session sounds about right, but your total bankroll would need to be at least $5,000-$10,000. You could very easily lose $500 in any given playing session so you have to be prepared to see that money disappear and have plenty more as a backup.

-Sonny-

 

[InPlay]

Hey guys, I recently bought Goldentouch Blackjack Revolution. I've read the book twice to ensure I grasped the concept as it seemed too easy to be true. However, the book suggests taking $580 for a trip to the casino. I'm in college right now and, honestly, I just can't afford to take that much cash. Is this going to be a problem? I'm a very conservative player right now because my bankroll is and would be around $250. Should I forego the advice from the book on this one? Thanks in advance for your help...

Get a payday loan or see the shylock nearest you. That should fix up your short term money flow problem. When you get gack from the casino you will be able to repay your debt. There is no use in going to the casino short or with scared money. Enjoy and good luck.

 

[kewljason]

Get a payday loan or see the shylock nearest you. That should fix up your short term money flow problem. When you get gack from the casino you will be able to repay your debt. There is no use in going to the casino short or with scared money. Enjoy and good luck.

OMG! lets hope your being funny inplay. Even so, not a good idea to even suggust such. lol

 

[moo321]

If you're in college, I'd suggest getting subsidized student loans for a bankroll. You don't pay any interest until you get out of school, and if you lose it all playing blackjack, you still have a college degree and a lifetime to pay it off.

Note: this may be illegal. I'm sure you'll be fine if you don't tell anyone, though.

 

[sicharlton]

I'd suggest work hard in college and get a good job then begin saving your bankroll.

Seems to me from my time browsing this messageboard and reading the real life experiences, is that to do this properly without being 100% worried about being wiped out completely in one session, you need to have the bankroll in place or at least funds which are replenishable.

But hey, you may hit lucky with your $250

 

[InPlay]

Seems to me from my time browsing this messageboard and reading the real life experiences, is that to do this properly without being 100% worried about being wiped out completely in one session, you need to have the bankroll in place or at least funds which are replenishable.

But hey, you may hit lucky with your $250

Thats why you don't play with short money.

 

[creeping panther]

King...

Never make the mistake of thinking BJ is an easy or predictable game. For a skilled experienced AP, playing a fine game, it is still very tough with great swings and nothing for sure as to the results. It is not for the faint of heart of those with scared money. You need a large bankroll in the many thousands and be able to lose it all without destroying your lifestyle.

Believe me when I say that there is more to this than just plain counting. You must be more than a counter, you must be an AP with a wide range of skillz that I will not even begin to mention here.

The book you mention is S###.

My advice to you .....stay in school and get a good life. Later, when you have all else in order, try BJ if you still desire, and if any fine games are left....which I doubt.

I hope you take my advice.

CP

 

[Kasi]

I hope you take my advice.CP

I hope he does too

 

[kewljason]

On the other hand...

ya only live once! make it count. experience everything. Reach for for your dreams. My grandfather was an attorney and made a damn good living and seemingly had a great life. Near the end he once told me he deeply regretted his choices in life of playing it safe. I never knew exactly what his dreams were, but evidentally he didn't achieve them.:sad:

 

[Guynoire]

Use part of your money to buy some better blackjack books. I reccomend:

Play Blackjack Like the Pros
Blackbelt in Blackjack
Blackjack Attack
Blackjack Bluebook 2
and probably about a dozen other good ones.

Or even better, try to read up all you can for free at the library.

 

[Kasi]

ya only live once! make it count. experience everything. Reach for for your dreams. My grandfather was an attorney and made a damn good living and seemingly had a great life. Near the end he once told me he deeply regretted his choices in life of playing it safe. I never knew exactly what his dreams were, but evidentally he didn't achieve them.:sad:

There's that too!

Always 2-sides to a coin lol.

Just walk in with eyes wide open knowing what your chances are of achieving how much in how long doing whatever. That's all I ask.

Buy Powerball tix with the $250 if you want.

And, like you say, no regrets later on your choices.

My grandfather (I only had one) was a doctor and loved to gamble. I gather they threw "Mickey's" (chloral hydrate I think) in his drinks more than once and he'd wake up broke lol.

Not sure if he regretted it or not

For all I know, since he no longer gambled later in life, he regretted the fact he stopped!