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If you have that $6,000, plus the $9,000 in winnings still on hand, why not bet like you have $15,000?

I generally do very little wonging but this seems like a waste (which is why it is in voodoo I suppose). Anyways, following the same false logic you should bet smaller when the shoe has being going bad in positive counts, thats real voodoo.

Key word NEARLY all. Not all are crooked. It is not true that ALL demand (?) those forms of payment. This is also false. Many novelty ID's can scan. Source: Personal experience.

It can also depend on the games you have available to play. Its a lot easier to make $50/hr playing a great game than a 70% H17 8 deck game.

I agree that the ban seemed pretty premature, but this discussion is entirely useless anyways. Unless JSTAT can dispute any of the simulation results (By the way, his count is slightly WORSE than Hi-Lo and involves side counting), who cares?

I don't know the exact count, but I'd imagine it would have to really high. Like a TC of 10 or higher maybe. I think there is a thread somewhere on here or another forum. Edit: It probably depends on the pay table also.

I have no experience in gambling addiction or anything. But I don't think those would be your only "solutions". Why not just walk away completely or at least try to? If it means missing out on some match coupons or free play, who cares surely overcoming an addiction is more +EV than a few...

I think it varies from casino to casino, but often pit bosses do very little.

Third base is still better, even in shoe games, but not to the same degree as say in a single deck game. http://www.blackjackincolor.com/penetration10.htm

I think what InPlay was referring to was the fact that the casino the original poster was referring to is likely in Korea (Since it was a 50,000 Won minimum, Won being the currency of Korea).

I'm sure cardcounter was basing his estimate off of Forbe's Magazine who listed him has being worth 1.6 billion.

That game isn't all that great but it is still possible to beat it. How large of a spread are you using (IE what do you bet at a TC of 0 1 2 3 4 5 etc)?

You still haven't debunked the simulators. What's wrong with Casino Verite software? Or is all of the CV software a hoax also? Qfit we want refunds! :laugh: But I suppose it is easier to respond only to people personally attacking you rather than respond to actual evidence :grin:

Look at almost all of the other threads in the section titled "Vodoo." Betting systems don't work, check out http://www.blackjackincolor.com/useless4.htm . Losing a hand doesn't really say anything about the next hand, you are still betting with a disadvantage. Also check out the sticky at...

Especially in high counts the advantage is significant. You're losing a lot of value NEVER doubling 11 versus 2-4 in high counts. You may have a considerable advantage plus you'd have a large bet out...