Starting Off on The Right Foot!
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Rob McGarvey
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Ya Putyer Right Foot In...
Don't forget to use the left foot to count Aces with and you'll be laffin! ;>
Don't forget to use the left foot to count Aces with and you'll be laffin! ;>
Rob McGarvey
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Double Deck Fridays BlackJack Tournament
Double Deck Fridays BlackJack Tournament
President Casino Broadwater Resort, Biloxi, MS
Fridays
Registration: $25-$50
Call 800-843-7737 for more information
Double Deck Fridays BlackJack Tournament
President Casino Broadwater Resort, Biloxi, MS
Fridays
Registration: $25-$50
Call 800-843-7737 for more information
According to thewizardofodds.com - the basic strategy player has a +.1412% advantage over the house in the game I'm playing. My feelings are that they will not continue to offer this game very long. So my dilemma is this: do I play as often as I can while it lasts; or play it safe. I've been there 5 times in the last 42 days, which is probably too much as it is. I'm up 82.5 units, but I'm hoping that they would think I'm up only about. My basic unit is $10.
I've played this place with no heat at all. The PC's do not even watch the game, in fact there is more heat at the double deck games with higher minimums. If I do get caught it will be because of either a sharp dealer or the eye. I think my saving grace is that I've played this place as a big losing basic strategy ploppy for about a six month period before learning to count.
All advice/suggestions is much appreciated. Thanks.
I've played this place with no heat at all. The PC's do not even watch the game, in fact there is more heat at the double deck games with higher minimums. If I do get caught it will be because of either a sharp dealer or the eye. I think my saving grace is that I've played this place as a big losing basic strategy ploppy for about a six month period before learning to count.
All advice/suggestions is much appreciated. Thanks.
Do you overplay now and risk getting barred or do you still play minimal and risk the game going sour? Tough call. I'd err on the side of caution and risk the conditions going bad. Perhaps it's all the barring stories and how the PC's all have memories that'll rival the staunchest elephant, but it really seems getting barred and becoming unwelcomed is hell for the counter. Even IF the game sours, there's different degrees. You can still have playable BJ conditions with worse rules, but you can't have any playable conditions if you can't play.
Of course, if the place looks like a dump that can't afford much surveillance, AND all the PC's look incompetant, I'd say push your luck a little. Who knows? Even if you're backed off or barred, you might just be able to waltz in in a month or two.
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According to thewizardofodds.com - the basic strategy player has a +.1412% advantage over the house in the game I'm playing. My feelings are that they will not continue to offer this game very long. So my dilemma is this: do I play as often as I can while it lasts; or play it safe. I've been there 5 times in the last 42 days, which is probably too much as it is. I'm up 82.5 units, but I'm hoping that they would think I'm up only about. My basic unit is $10.
I've played this place with no heat at all. The PC's do not even watch the game, in fact there is more heat at the double deck games with higher minimums. If I do get caught it will be because of either a sharp dealer or the eye. I think my saving grace is that I've played this place as a big losing basic strategy ploppy for about a six month period before learning to count.
All advice/suggestions is much appreciated. Thanks
Of course, if the place looks like a dump that can't afford much surveillance, AND all the PC's look incompetant, I'd say push your luck a little. Who knows? Even if you're backed off or barred, you might just be able to waltz in in a month or two.
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According to thewizardofodds.com - the basic strategy player has a +.1412% advantage over the house in the game I'm playing. My feelings are that they will not continue to offer this game very long. So my dilemma is this: do I play as often as I can while it lasts; or play it safe. I've been there 5 times in the last 42 days, which is probably too much as it is. I'm up 82.5 units, but I'm hoping that they would think I'm up only about. My basic unit is $10.
I've played this place with no heat at all. The PC's do not even watch the game, in fact there is more heat at the double deck games with higher minimums. If I do get caught it will be because of either a sharp dealer or the eye. I think my saving grace is that I've played this place as a big losing basic strategy ploppy for about a six month period before learning to count.
All advice/suggestions is much appreciated. Thanks
Rob McGarvey
Well-Known Member
I don't think you are over playing them right now. If you were a ploppy once, you can pretend to be one now. If you want to start betting more because of your wins, or because of the fact you know you have the edge, then you will have to have a reason that will fly in front of the pit. Your Aunt died and left you "a little something." Heck it is working for Joe Millionaire right now! grin You can chase your losses and buck your wins into plus counts making it look like a progression.
BUT MOST OF ALL; DO NOT TELL ANYONE WHERE THIS GAME IS. They will kill it for you and leave a very bad taste in your mouth.
Jump in with BOTH feet!
BUT MOST OF ALL; DO NOT TELL ANYONE WHERE THIS GAME IS. They will kill it for you and leave a very bad taste in your mouth.
Jump in with BOTH feet!
Abraham de Moivre
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More hours with same exposure.
5 times in the last 42 days? That is about once per week.
Try figuring out who works when (when do you work? is a nice chit-chat question while you smooze with the pit crew).
If you hit the day shift once a week, and hit the swing shift once a week, and then hit the graveyard shift once a week - that is three times a week worth of hours, but an individual pit boss has only seen you the normal one time a week. They also probably have a weekend shift versus weekday crews, so you could probably squeeze in a few more visits per week if you knew when to show up on weekends and when to show up mid-week.
I wouldn't purposely try to burn out anything. You never know, you could be burning out something that might have lasted forever.
5 times in the last 42 days? That is about once per week.
Try figuring out who works when (when do you work? is a nice chit-chat question while you smooze with the pit crew).
If you hit the day shift once a week, and hit the swing shift once a week, and then hit the graveyard shift once a week - that is three times a week worth of hours, but an individual pit boss has only seen you the normal one time a week. They also probably have a weekend shift versus weekday crews, so you could probably squeeze in a few more visits per week if you knew when to show up on weekends and when to show up mid-week.
I wouldn't purposely try to burn out anything. You never know, you could be burning out something that might have lasted forever.
My second session of the year was not as successful as the first. I got killed at single deck (No DAS, S17, D10, not my usual place) down 70 units at one point. Moved to the double deck table and was able to get most of it back. finished the night -8.5 units. Their DD (DAS, RSA, DA2) is a better game than their SD, but when I first checked it out the pen looked very poor. I later learned that it is very dealer dependent as it was much better later in the night.
One thing I need to get better at is recognizing when I'm tired and need to take a break. I was tired and hungry while playing Single Deck and should have quit. After I did finally take a break and ate something, I felt much better. I know I made a couple of mistakes and actually lost the count a few times ( which is tough to do in single deck with only 3 or 4 rounds of cards dealt).
After eating and taking a break my concentration was much better.
One thing I need to get better at is recognizing when I'm tired and need to take a break. I was tired and hungry while playing Single Deck and should have quit. After I did finally take a break and ate something, I felt much better. I know I made a couple of mistakes and actually lost the count a few times ( which is tough to do in single deck with only 3 or 4 rounds of cards dealt).
After eating and taking a break my concentration was much better.
Rob McGarvey
Well-Known Member
After I eat I'm ready for a nap. I usually go down for about 30 min max and I'm ready to play again. When I get up I score a coffee, usually at the table since I will be paying for it at the cash bar, I'd rather tip the waitress instead. Good for morale etc. Sometimes a bathroom break is perfect to wake yourself up. Get the blood flowing with a fast walk. Nice come back by the way. I usually do better with 2 deck than one, but have not put in as much LV time as I wish. Check my pic in front of the Riv in my profile, one of my fave double deckers.