As many of you know I changed from Hi/Lo to the Advanced Omega II count back in November. After 65.5 hours of play I am ahead by $1228 or $18.75 per hour. I've been practicing almost everyday, but I have to say there is nothing like real live casino play to hone your skills. In my latest outing a few weeks ago I made a few bad judgement calls such as playing while much too tired and I also played a few times where there were 1 or 2 players more than what I consider acceptable. After a big losing session, I vowed to not play under those conditions again. I was able to salvage a very nice trip win at then end.
I am very determined to get better at this game. I doubt that I will ever become a full time player, but I would like to play more. I've been thinking about increasing my bankroll sufficiently to become a black chip player. I play mostly single and double deck. With a 1 to 3 spread I can afford to play green currently in SD games, however for DD I have to play red and use a 1 to 6 spread. I have a few concerns about moving to the next level, I hope you guys can help with. The number one concern is the emotional rollercoaster this game can be. Give me some advice as to how I can handle the losses better. What do you do? My next concern is cover. I know the pit scrutiny becomes intense for black chip players. I can play light green spreading 1 to 3 all day long with no heat right now. I do use some camo but really not that much. I also still use a players card when I play. I read alot of conflicting advice about the cards. Some say you get more heat if you don't have a card.
Any and all advice, words of wisdom are much appreciated.
I am very determined to get better at this game. I doubt that I will ever become a full time player, but I would like to play more. I've been thinking about increasing my bankroll sufficiently to become a black chip player. I play mostly single and double deck. With a 1 to 3 spread I can afford to play green currently in SD games, however for DD I have to play red and use a 1 to 6 spread. I have a few concerns about moving to the next level, I hope you guys can help with. The number one concern is the emotional rollercoaster this game can be. Give me some advice as to how I can handle the losses better. What do you do? My next concern is cover. I know the pit scrutiny becomes intense for black chip players. I can play light green spreading 1 to 3 all day long with no heat right now. I do use some camo but really not that much. I also still use a players card when I play. I read alot of conflicting advice about the cards. Some say you get more heat if you don't have a card.
Any and all advice, words of wisdom are much appreciated.