Recent content by Brian

21+3 Guess I'll chip in here since the topic has received much debate. Can we agree that the casino will almost always end up with the ploppies money in the long run...if not tonight, then next week or next month since we all agree that even basic strategy is a losing proposition in the long...

A great way to beat the 21+3 bet I don't bet it at all, but if you are at a full table, you can usually "sell" the spot to the player next to you. Many players will ask you if they can play your 21+3 spot. I offer to let them do it if they give me five bucks every time they win. They almost...

Sitting out bad shoes Thanks for the responses. I'll clarify a couple of things. I don't ask the dealer for permission to take a break or a phone call. I just do it away from the table. Respect for the rules draws less attention I would think. Also, I don't play the two deck shoes - so in the...

Hey fellow card counters - I'm not sure where I read about this technique, but I'm wondering if anyone practices it. When a shoe turns negative, say -4 (TC) or more with half the shoe aleady dealt, I usually "take a break" until the end of the shoe so that I can avoid playing during these...