Recent content by arizBuckeye

I finally got the guts to ask for a comp (due to this forum). :) I was playing for about 3 hours and was up a little. I simply flagged the pit boss and said, "I was told by my friend to ask so I was wondering if I could get a comp for a meal...I have been playing for 3 hours". She was very...

Hey Easy, I too had some difficulty during my first go around. I felt like I was up for the challenge and found some major holes and areas of improvement. I found that I was able to do well with 1 or 2 other people at a table, during early morning hours when the casino was "quiet". I also...

Thanks for the reply guys. I like seeing the math to it all...it doesn't lie. I enjoy playing craps on occasion and I have heard the house advantage is "low" when only playing the come line and a couple of numbers with odds. I don't seem to get hurt too bad when doing this and occasionally...

Does anyone out there play Pai Gow Poker? I have some friends who play mainly because they call it a "push game" and they can buy in for $60 and "play awhile". I was curious if there was a way to gain an advantage on this game or is it a "killer" for the house. I like playing the game as...

Will the casino ask you what game you will be playing or what table limit you play when asking about room discounts? I am playing reds right now, so I wonder if this would significantly limit my freebies. Do you just motion for the pit boss and come out and ask to the point if you can can...

Thanks guys. I found the calculator too which updates the percentage based on the rules you select...very cool and exactly what I was looking for.

Thank you very much Sonny. Very good to know and will help me a lot.

Hello everyone, I'm a bit confused on the "good game" talk and what a player should look for to get an advantage. I'm very new to counting and had my first experience counting in Laughlin about a week ago. What "bells" should go off in my head as I'm trolling around tables and casinos? I...

Hello everyone, I just want to post a quick update on my findings and results in Laughlin. This was my first counting trip. Thanks for the advice about places to play. I played at the Pioneer, Flamingo and checked out the River Side. The Pioneer was pretty slow and the 2 times I...

Should I sign up for the "players cards" with the casinos? I'm thinking yes, because I will be making numerous trips and may get some comps. But on the other hand, is it not a good idea because they have my name and info. And does this help them "mark" me if I blow my cover when counting? I...

Thanks for the replies. One last question... :) I have only been practicing at home dealing myself from a 6 deck shoe. At first the thought of 1D or DD games kind of worried me. But after thinking about it, is it "easier" to count a 1D or DD game in that the game isn't as fast as a shoe...

Is this a rule of thumb because I'm a novice (more distractions and all) or a general rule of thumb because pits are looking for counters? Or do rules change? Are the rules on the 6 and/or 8 deck games poor? Thank you for your reply, I really appreciate your help and advice. Sorry if...

Hello from Phoenix, My first post to the forum... :) Background: I'm a novice! I have been playing blackjack for several years and decided to try counting. I love playing the game but was ignorant to the details of BS. In the past 3 months I have been studying BS and KO. I have read...