Today’s play took a brutal toll on the bankroll, as I dropped back to levels I last saw on day four. Pharaoh’s Casino single deck is the game, and I’m nearing the end of my ten-day blogging experience there.
This game with a razor-thin player advantage delivered some nice wins for me, with my initial $200 bankroll peaking at $1085 on day 6. But most of that profit has evaporated, and I now take only a $320 bank into the final hour of play tomorrow.
Yesterday I noted that I hadn’t yet gotten an opportunity to make an unusual basic strategy play in this game, splitting 7s against a dealer 8. I should be careful what I ask for, as I had that hand twice today. Of the resulting four hands, I had one push and three losses.
I also managed to win the blackjack battle today, outpacing the dealer 15 to 8. But it’s clearly a case of winning the battle and losing the war.
Today’s summary (day 9):
Starting Bankroll: $ 655
Low point today: $280 (-$375)
High point today: $685 (+$30)
Ending Bankroll: $320 (-$335)
275 hands @ $10 each
My blackjacks today: 15
Dealer blackjacks today: 8
(No blackjacks tied.)
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Overall summary: A profit of $120 in 2432 hands.
The big questions: Can I end up with a profit? Will I have to buy-in again on the final day? Come back and find out tomorrow.
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