Recent content by moo321

I don't have EORs handy, but the magnitude is similar to Blackjack. Variance is a lot lower, which makes up for the high initial HE.

Yes, you can. And I do. I also use table scans on close decisions in pitch, like 12 v. 2. For example, if I see a table covered in 7,8,9s, I'm not hitting 12 even if I'm below my Hi Lo index.

Downtown and locals casinos are going to be the places for $5 games. Downtown games aren't as good, but they're next door to each other. Locals places tend to have better games, but you have to drive.

Youtube is good. Share the fruits of your contemplation with all.

Fuck it, I'll give it a try. I charge a lot more for training than $10 an hour, and Meistro looks like he can tell his has from a hole in the ground. I don't want to co-ordinate Skype, so just make a video entitled "How to Get Away With Counting" and tell me everything you want to tell me about...

Cards vary in thickness, and can vary WILDLY after being in use, humidity, etc. As you play, try to pay attention to the decks you're playing with, and be willing to make changes to your deck estimation as you go.

What's crackin?

I believe the original question regarded wonging: if you're getting busted wonging, you're probably playing too long, and/or betting too much.

I agree that an offer of a free room would be rescinding a barring. But this situation was about going back within a day or two. I wouldn't do that personally.

Playing two hands while wonging is 100% essential. Since, by definition there will be other players, it's best to play two hands from a card-eating pespective, it helps you get more action in high counts. Playing two hands also enables you to wager more at the same risk of ruin. So, for...

I believe this is covered in beyond counting. It's a good question, because taxes make FPDW not worth it.

I'm going to ask some tough questions: 1. Are you sure you have an advantage? Have you practiced extensively counting this game (i.e. you have a 6 deck shoe at your house, you're dealing shoe after shoe and ending up with a 0 count at the end). 2. Are you bankrolled properly? If so, I...

Precisely.

I wouldn't give up EV on your insurance bet, personally. That's a 100% play. Not splitting tens, not doubling 8 or 9 or soft vs. big upcards, hitting 12 and 13 vs. big upcards, and standing on 15-16 vs. small upcards are better cover. Also, if you have late surrender, this is worth WAY more...

I just wanted to ask Colin if there were any more screenings planned for the movie, particularly in the Midwest. Also, let's try to keep this thread on the movie, not anything else.