Recent content by dilbert46

Yes, I get it now. The column on the right threw me off a bit with the stand on 16 v 10 and 15 v 10, but BS was telling me to surrender. I now understand I do surrender if I can and follow the column on the right if I can't. Thank you for all your guys' help.

Gotcha, so the difference is a two card 16 vs a 3 or more card hand 16. So if I were to write a rule out for this, it would read: 16 v 10 - surrender, otherwise hit (below +2), or surrender, otherwise stand (+2 and above), right? (This would be for my local game: 6d, h17, da2) Thanks guys...

RIght, thats the book I read, but I couldn't find if those indices hold true for games with LS as well as without LS. What I'm confused about is this: in the book it says to stand 16 v 10 (for example) when the count is +2 and above versus hitting when the count is below that (in a no...

I'm Curious about something regarding certain indices. I've have read Qfit's Modern Blackjack, and I really like his reKO counting system. I understand that the pivot point for indices to be played is +2. However, my local casino has LS and I didn't see in the book where that is addressed if...

Guys, dont get me wrong: I agree with you. We know its not illegal. They know its not illegal. But if in the process of vehemently defending your rights you punch the security guy out (for example) then that certainly muddys up the situation. They will say they now have PC for the police to...

From your perspective: you were not cheating and they are holding you against your will. From their perspective: they get an opportunity to hold you and see if you really were cheating (by some other means) because they have the "reasonable suspicion" that you were. Whose perspective is...

Admittingly, as a newbie player I know little about AP playing. But being a police officer myself, I may be able to shed a little light on this topic. I think the difference is in semantics: "arrest" vs "detainment". Yes, to "arrest" someone a police officer needs "probable cause" as...

Well, it's like this: I had been studying and starting to use hi-lo, but then read about reKO in Modern Blackjack. I was looking for something that was simple for whatever game I was playing. And, my understanding is that it is only slightly less powerful than hi-lo. Being the newb that I...

When I first became interested I used actual decks to countdown and practice the "flow" of a real game (ala "Blackjack School"). However, the last four months i've been using my "Advantage Blackjack" app (Android). It has some good drills, including counting down a deck of cards, plus I dont...

Actually I was using an unbalanced count (KO). And after awhile, I found a rhythym that worked for me and was able to keep the count even when the cards were flying out. Once that happened, then I really started seeing results. That being said, I know I still need A LOT of practice.

It was more a way to know that I didn't double count cards. It's certainly not a perfect solution but it worked for me.

This is what I ended up doing: I held up my decision to collect my thoughts on the count before making the play. It really helped me to slow things down. This seemed easier to do on SD as no one could see what I had and was waiting to see me make an easy decision. Also, I did learn to wait...

So I thought after your guys’ help and discussion on session lengths, I thought I would give you an update as to how things went for my “first sustained effort” in counting in Reno. For the most part, I played SD, H17, D10. Recap: I am a low-roller, and kept to a 1-4 spread ($5-$20). Here...

I think you guys are right: Because I'm not looking to kill the house but rather have a good time and make a little money while at the same time practice any counting skills I do have, I think I will drop my spread and try to fly under radar during my time there. I appreciate your advice...

Actually we're heading to Reno...