Recent content by BBjoe

I don't post here much but got the email about the shutdown. I've run forums before and can appreciate the grief that comes along with them. Instead of shutting down my forum I handed the reigns over to someone else. They've done a great job running my site, have upgraded the forum and it's...

People make noise all the time when playing BJ. They complain when they lose and hoot-and-hollar when they win. I think you're viewed as just another face in the crowd. Other more experienced players probably have stories but just act natural. Complain when you lose, be excited when you win...

Noise is always a problem. You just have to focus on the cards and if the noise is bothering you find another table or switch casinos.

LOL! That's the first thing I thought when I read that. I would think NOT telling anyone that you're counting would be rule #1. Nothing like a drunk girl to blurt out something about counting cards.

I think I got my first case of heat this weekend. I'm still practicing but can successfully count through a 6 deck shoe. Was betting table minimum $10 almost exclusively and started doubling my bets when the count was up. I think I made a mistake playing two hands at once during this time. Boss...

Maybe a better way to ask this is "How do I bet using the KO system?"

I've been using KO system with the understanding that I don't need to divide by the remaining decks. That's what drew my concerns about betting units x count since the count tends to be higher anyway.

Having trouble tracking down this information. How do you adjust your bets based on the count if you're playing a 6-deck shoe? I read that you should bet an extra unit for each +1 but that doesn't seem logical with so many decks. Is that the right way to do it? Also, wouldn't that be a clear...

Played this weekend. Split aces, got another ace and split again. $75/bet each. Got something like a 19, 21 and maybe an 18. Dealer bust.

when they've actually won? Happens to me when I get tired, miscount the dealers hand and think I've lost only to be handed my winnings. Usually happens when I'm tired and I know it's time to call it a night. No, I'm not a counter. I just like blackjack. :p

No, I came home with $250/profit in my pocket. Not sure what I tipped really but I threw a few $25/chips at her throughout the night and wagered her tips several times and won. She was nice and I'm a sucker for nice. When I like someone/someplace I like to tip big. Life is too short. Make...

Exciting for me but maybe ordinary for others. Was down about $600 and thought I was done for the night. A little dejected but I check my wallet and realized I had another $150. Ended up having a great run with that and turned that $150 into about $1200. :eek: Started cooling off, switched...

They monitor how long you're sitting at the table and simply multiple that by some average. At least this is what I was told recently. Of course this may differ from casino to casino. I was at an Indian casino in California and I don't think they shell out comps as much as Vegas being that...

I had some difficulty counting but I figured it was because I was dealing myself three hands and playing the role of dealer while trying to do it as fast as possible.

So far I have taught myself card counting, basic strategy, and the 18 index. I'm heading up to a Casino this weekend and I'm going to try out my new found skills for the first time. Betting with small units just to try it out in an actual casino instead of my living room. Are there any other...