Basic Strategy Cards at the table

[OKStateDude]

I'm pretty new at this but I'm doing ok at learning basic strategy.

I'm still a little nervous about my upcoming trip to Vegas. If I take BS cards to the table for help on some of the soft hands and splitting scenerios, will I catch grief from other players or dealers? I'm quick enough that I don't believe I would hold up the game and I won't dare sit at 1st base. But I don't want to look like an idiot either.

[lovethespaniard]

Only an idiot player would mind your use of the card. The casinos likely couldn't care less unless you slow the game way down with it...they've been known to sell these cards at their gift shops.

[shadroch]

You may catch some grief from the inevitable know it all at your table. But who cares.

[Randyk47]

I'd much rather have a player use a card than go on "feelings" or some kind of hunch. Most places, maybe all now, in Vegas don't say anything and it's been awhile since I've even heard another player say something about using a BS card. As Shadroch said though, you'll catch a table with a "pro" (in their mind only) or "high roller" who gripes about just anything.

[Thunder]

Make sure your BS card is the right card for the game you're playing. I've seen people using single deck BS for multiple deck shoes.

[Cherry7Up]

edited to support Mr. T's suggestion below.

[Mr. T]

Don't be a cheapsake. Buy the proper BS chart from Ken and give him some revenue. It cost only $2.95. Here is the link

http://www.blackjackinfo.com/catalog...hp?cPath=23_27

[callipygian]

Originally Posted by Thunder

Make sure your BS card is the right card for the game you're playing.

This.

Originally Posted by Mr. T

Buy the proper BS chart from Ken and give him some revenue.

And this.

[Ben Jammin]

If your new and using a Basic Strategy Card, I suggest you sit to the dealers right, known as 3rd base, to give you time to decide and review your basic strategy card before the dealer gets to you.

This way you wont slow up the game, and you'll be more relaxed.
Have fun.

Learn a money management system to help you minimize your losses and win.

Then, you'll be jammin !

[StudiodeKadent]

I've also heard of casinos more or less giving out BS cards as promotional items. Plus, the cards are not illegal or anything.

Using one is actually a very intelligent thing to do, until you have perfectly memorized BS.