Recent content by 21playerBJ

Sonny, I agree with most of what you say for the AP, but I had the impression (maybe wrongly so) that TheReach might be somewhat new to blackjack gaming.........since he asked "what do they mean by a $10,000 bankroll". If I am correct regarding this, then my response was pretty much taylored to...

10 Best Hands This isn't really the answer to your +EV question, but never ditch these hands against anything because they are the 10 most profitable hands that we can be dealt. In order from MOST profitable to 10th most profitable. A, 10 A, 9 10, 10 A, 8 10, 9 11 (ie 9.2; 8,3; 7,4; and...

Bankrolls The Reach, One approach that I like and use (and I believe many others probably do also) is to establish an OVERALL BANKROLL. This is your gambling/gaming money. It could be whatever amount you wish or can afford to designate as such (be it $10,000, $5,000 or even $1000). Whatever...

E-town-guy If your not going to bed till the morning, you really shouldn't have to worry about the brightly lit sign shining light in your window and keeping you awake. The sun will be shining in anyways. And during the day, most (if not all of the casinos turn off their outdoor sign...

Grifter I remember that it was on the Wynn on opening weekend. It was a fun read, but I am sure the read was not nearly as fun and exciting as sitting at the table with Branson. Keep up the good work.

Grifter, The excerpt sounds like one I've read before........probably from one of Barfarkels stories in BJI (but possibly from "You've got heat", although I don't think so). I enjoyed reading that story and was impressed with how you became "financial betting advisor" to such a celebrity...

Signed Copy Barfarkel, I have a signed autographed copy of your book.......and I really enjoyed reading every story in it. Before your book came out I couldn't wait to get BJI newsletter to read about your most recent escapade to Vegas. [side note: You gotta slow down on your trips up there or...

Surrendering in a high count Jim, I read in an earlier post that you mostly (or frequently) play at Morongo. I happen to know that they do not offer surrender. Where you playing at San Manual? As far as your question, the higher the count goes the more likely you would be successful in...