Recent content by The Kid

Yeah. I stopped using Mentor because the places I go to only offer shoe games, and I wasn't seeing any increase in win rate. Plus, I was getting a headache from using a higher level count. So I switched back to KISS III.

Palace Casino update: Six decks (not 8 as I originally stated) and ASMs at some (but not all) tables. Some dealers are very good about the pen, cutting off less than half a deck! That at least makes this game playable (although I still prefer the others in town with 4 decks.) I also noticed...

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120 units in slightly under 1 hour.

More updates and corrections on a few places. I would incorporate this into the other post, but I don't seem to be able to edit it... Century: Offer a Lucky Lucky side bet on some of their $5 tables, and the drink service has significantly improved, but beer is still $5.25. Casino...

Took a vacation out east and had a chance to check out the local blackjack scene. Here's my review: The Joint: Classy looking from the outside and in the main entrance, but the actual casino is a bland mix of white with bright lighting and mirrors on the wall. It's clean and inoffensive...

I've had the pen reduced on me before, but I always play right through them as if nothing is wrong. Like you said, we're the only ones who care about pen and playing through it helps me blend in with the ploppies a bit more. After playing through a couple of reduced pen shoes, the pit critter...

Yes, well, it appears I wasn't paying very close attention. I was told that the ASMs have been there since the place opened. They have tables closer to the back which offer a 6-deck hand shuffled game. I happened to be playing one of these when I first visited the place and I guess I never...

I read in Blackjack Bluebook II that the recommended play is to stand when your 16 contains a 4 or a 5.

Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but I think that's a big chunk of your problem right there.

And just another quickie update, this time for Gold Dust. They have a 4 deck game, min. is $5. Woohoo! But they still don't let you surrender, the bastards!

Just finished losing my ass at the Century and thought I'd provide a quick update on the place. Bad news: It now has the automatic shuffler disease. Good news: They've gone to 4 decks and penetration is still 80-85% (except for one dealer, who only gives you 70-75%.) So that gives you...

Yeah, these are my two worst right here.

I've recently played at all the casinos in the city. Unless otherwise indictated, all casinos in the city pay 3:2, offer surrender (no late surrender), double after split, re-split to 4 hands except aces, can’t hit split aces, no hole card, double on any first two cards. I couldn’t find one...