Card Counting Teams

[VegasLen]

Hi All,

I'm pretty new to the forum, so let me introduce myself. I have been playing BJ for over 15 years. I did most of the expected things you expect people to do when they have a clue. But not pure basic strategy.

Recently, I decided to look into card counting. I have memorized basic strategy H17 working on S17. Work into the practice practicing the running count, both with a variety of #s of decks and software. I need lots and lots of practice before I am ready. The problem is that I am doing it alone.

From what I have read, a card counting team seems to be a good way to minimize your losses, enhance your winnings and lessen the threat of detection. By no means am I an expert or claim to know it all. My emphasis now is learning the basics perfectly - to make them second nature.

My main question is that of card counting teams. Looking for thoughts on this approach. I wouldn't even know how to seek a team out. I do not know of anyone who is doing what I am doing, and I prefer to keep it low-key anyway. Of course, trust is a key thing. I am not even ready to think about such a move yet, but looking for some guidance.

Practicing alone sucks. What's a wannabe card-counter to do?

Thanks.

 

[1357111317]

Build from the ground up. Find some of your friends or family who you think would have the personality and teach them how to count. Don't try and find counters and try and teach them to be your friends and family.

 

[Automatic Monkey]

Build from the ground up. Find some of your friends or family who you think would have the personality and teach them how to count. Don't try and find counters and try and teach them to be your friends and family.

I don't agree. AP's are born not made, and trying to make an AP out of a civilian or worse, a gambler, is an endeavor likely to fail.

 

[1357111317]

I agree that you can't make an AP out of anyone. You have to find people that have the traits and personality to be be AP's. I just think is an easier approach than trying to trust someone you don't really know that well.

 

[psyduck]

I don't agree. AP's are born not made

How surprising! I thought the monkey in the picture was forcing you to count!

 

[ycming]

How i started was that i was just really interested into blackjack and i have learnt the basic strategy through wagering online casino for their bonuses.

Then went no to learn how to count going through a deck once, I decent at it. I then introduced it to my friend where i made him do the exact same thing, now we are making good money out of it

Really i would say find your best friend that is determined and motivated to do it. Oh and someone that is willing to give up large part of their social life.

Ming

 

[callipygian]

trust is a key thing

Understatement of the year.

On a team, you will be risking hundreds/thousands of dollars based on the word of your teammates. Are you sure he's good enough to differentiate between a +2 and +3 true count? Would you hand this guy $1,000 and 100% trust his word if he came back and says he just had a run of bad luck?

Don't even think about playing on a team with anyone you don't already trust is my advice. The game is tough enough as it is without wondering if your teammates are recklessly squandering your money.

 

[Pro21]

VegasLen,

Maybe it is hard for you to find people who share your interest near where you live, but you certainly will find them here. Keep hanging on the boards, hitting the chat room, and eventually you will start making connections with people. Maybe even someone in your area. But relationships take time, especially in this business where protecting your identity is important.