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Probably what I would do as well though for a different reason. I also see that I didn’t make my point clear in my post. I was strictly talking about flashing games that may or may not be more accessible from the wheelchair. Any other facets I leave no comment as I have absolutely no knowledge...

I’m not sure how I feel about this notion of holecarding. Certainly, I think lower vantage point would help. However I don’t want you to get the impression from this thread that if you sit on a wheelchair, you’ll frequently be able to get a read. Well… not quite. I’ve never used a wheelchair for...

I don't think heat is a concern as well. I know that it sounds passive aggressive given that I just wrote a post, but I maintain that I hesitate to offer an advice so don't take as such. For better or worse here are some things that I would do differently. I don't play negative hands. Period...

While I agree with theoretically negligible difference (how do you disagree with math?!), I think the psychological factor is seldom discussed. Lax approach in one area, say deck estimation, spreads to other areas as well. I noticed from myself that when I cut myself some slack with just about...

Hope you never get to use either. For CE adjusted Hi-Lo indices, I have >=1 for 88 v. T >=7 for 88 v. 9. As far as I know, no surrender for 88 v. A in a 6D S17 game.

Jack Black, by now it's clear that my comment frustrated you in one way or another. If you were being sarcastic, I'll admit that I didn't get it. But that shouldn't upset you when you consider the implication: I mistakenly made an error. Out of respect for the board, I apologize for my words...

21forme Your question seems to be the same one that Nightstalker raised except that the population in question is changed. While there are those who study this area and consider the IQ test as a valid measure of intelligence, there are those who don't. I think JulieCA nailed it more clearly...

Thunder Any studies on gamblers that I'm aware of are concerned with classical conditioning and neuroscience. Without any search, I would guess that there is no such studies properly carried out and these are the reasons that I can think of at the moment. 1.) Difficulties with gathering...

Every time you hesitate you lose your turn. Aren't the years that you've spent switching back and forth with different systems enough? I also think that choosing a system is a matter of what you are capable of and what the circumstances require rather than what you like and what you feel. It...

Yes 1.) The implication is that winning hands are more likely to use good cards, consequently more likely to decrease the count. No 1.) "... humongous computer simulation of basic strategy play." BS can be varied assuming it is done correctly. No guarantee that the guy next to you played...

I've never heard of it, and for a good reason. If you were just musing, ignore the next part. I don't mean to patronize you. If you weren't this is my two cent. Even with the tag value of -2, it's still weaker than Hi-Lo. Not assigning neutral tag and assigning 5 and 6 as the same as all the...

I see what you mean, and I do agree with you somewhat in that being backed off indicates a level of skill to a degree. What I don't comprehend is the bouncy sentiment underneath it. The "certificate" in the form of a back-off undoubtedly comes with a price. If there were a way to check your...

I've read sentiments along this line expressed on this site from time to time, and I never really understood the reason behind it. Why is this an occasion to congratulate? If anything isn't this a wake up call to amend the game plan (assuming there was in fact such)? Despite the cumbersome...

Yes and no. Splitting 6s against 2, 3, or 4 as the dealer's upcard is a defensive split; you split because it's less disadvantageous than not splitting. If you choose not to split when the correct strategy tells you to do so, you're holding a hard 12. So you let your nose bleed instead of...

I think you're inflating the effect of those who do not have to play for a living. One of my close friend is a cycling enthusiast. He bikes way better than most of his peers in town, and knows as much as a shop owner on how to fix problems with bikes. Incidentally, he's the one who built...