Recent content by photon49

For conditions downtown, I always use the Current Blackjack Newsletter. It's usually pretty accurate. I played mostly DD. Casinos included were the Fremont (poor penetration with some dealers), Golden Nugget, Four Queens, California Club and El Cortez (best penetration). Played SD at Binion's...

Had a very streaky recent trip to downtown Vegas. The first day and a half, I never had a losing session. Many times winning small amounts, but never a loss. Then, I went a full day with every session being a loser. Lost all my winnings plus 600 of my own money. But, I stuck with the plan and...

My fear is that they see my friend skipping hands even when the count is plus and sometimes jumping in when the count is negative. If I were to skip hands, it wouldn't take the long for the PCs to catch on with me skipping negative decks and jumping back in for favorable counts. I'm not a big $...

I'll be going to downtown Vegas soon. I find at least decent $5 DD games at the California Club and the Fremont. Decent $25 DD at the Golden Nugget. But my favorite is El Cortez. At the $5 tables I spread 1-4 with an occassional 5 unit bet. After a shuffle I occasionally bet 2 units as camo. I...

Thanks to All Thank you to all who answered. Now I know I will have a variety of places to play downtown. Since I'll be staying at the El Cortez, I don't have to play there exclusively. Thanks again...

Thanks Thanks Bunky. I'll let her know. Do they eliminate more 3-2 BJ during the week as opposed to weekends?

My wife is currently in downtown Vegas. She told me today that the only downtown casino with 3-2 BJ is the El Cortez. All the others, which in the past have had at least double deck 3-2 are gone. In the past I have found 3-2 DD at Fremont, Four Queens, and Main Street Station. Is it just a...

Will be going to Vegas for a four day stay downtown. Any info on most heat and least heat downtown? Thanks.

Does anybody have suggestions for camoflaging the fact that your counting. I know a few tricks such as palming chips from the table so your stack does not attract attention.