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"What do I look like Rainman or something? That stuff is for math geniuses." +EV

The bankroll question is a sticking point for me right now. It seems like the worst part about AC other than 8 deck shoes most places is the minimum $15 bet. That makes the necessary bankroll quite steep. I've been reading about the necessary bankroll in Blackbelt in Blackjack. I really could...

Its a good lesson for you as well. Do you see why? +EV PS. Kick your sister's boyfriend in the nuts if not for yourself then for me. ;)

I agree. It also may give you a more realistic idea of variance and what to expect out of a session. 3 winning and 3 losing sessions is hardly a large enough sample size to be concerned with the results. How many hands/hours are you playing in each session? +EV

I am not sure that I can do 1/4 count accurately. Moreover, it does not seem practical to do the 1/4 deck division to get the true count in my head, and even if I could it doesn't seem necessary until so few decks are left that the division/estimation becomes easier. (around 2 decks where it is...

I found some practice software and was using it with Automatic Monkey's Ben Franklin count. However, my True Count was off. I understand that the running counts for different systems are going to be off but shouldn't the true count be the same based on any system? So here are my questions...

I thought this was the norm but that was my assumption based on my experience. Not looking forward to having to try to get all these cards at multiple properties. +EV

Actually, that is exactly what I did to learn BS. First I used flash cards to learn BS while running. Then, I used a deck of cards and the Arnold Snyder exercise where you assume the dealer has a 2 then go through the whole deck 2 cards at a time and say the strategy choice out loud. After...

The first thing I was asked at the Trump properties was whether I had a premium card at any of the AC props. They said you can get their top card if you have a premium card at any of the other props. This was at least a year ago and may have changed. I am pretty sure that Harrah's works the...

No. I honestly need to do some research. I figured i needed at least $10K but don't have that much. However, I do have a replenishable bankroll since I have a day job so I was thinking of just taking a trip roll of like $1000-$2000 (also enough to play poker since that is my main gambling...

Crap. I thought I had read that there were some decent games at Showboat. I was hoping to play Harrah's casinos because of comps. I guess i will stick with the Borg until I have their black card then go get the cards everywhere else without actually playing there. Hopefully things will get...

OK so BF is a stronger count than Hi-Lo so I think I am going to give it a shot. KO doesn't appeal to me because it is unbalanced. I really feel like I have a pretty good shot at shuffle tracking. I have naturally good eyesight and it has been relatively easy for me to cut within a few cards...

Whoops. You are correct. Some how I got my wires crossed. +EV

By the way. I am somewhat interested in shuffle tracking and think that it might be a benefit to have a balanced count rather than unbalanced. Regards, +EV

Hello all. I am new to the forum and I am also fairly new to counting. I have read Black Belt in Blackjack and KO blackjack and am strong on Basic Strategy. After lurking here for several days I have read most of the recent threads and am trying to decide what count system to learn. I want...