My query is this: if I were to solely learn basic strategy, augemented by some highly rudimentary counting (or not even), would I be able to play blackjack at a casino and win money, not make money, just walk out with some small cash (100-500$) after playing?
Or, perhaps more to the point, how and what kind (tournaments or?) of blackjack are professional players playing where they are making thousands and tens of thousands of dollars?
I have not pursued the literature, yet. Neither have I extensively played blackjack. But, were I to pursue it, would it have the sort of small payoff that I am looking for? If so, making such an investment in it wouldn't seem so problematic to me as it does now.
Thanks.
Or, perhaps more to the point, how and what kind (tournaments or?) of blackjack are professional players playing where they are making thousands and tens of thousands of dollars?
I have not pursued the literature, yet. Neither have I extensively played blackjack. But, were I to pursue it, would it have the sort of small payoff that I am looking for? If so, making such an investment in it wouldn't seem so problematic to me as it does now.
Thanks.