Bojack1 said:
I see what you're saying here but it is true, you should have your plan mapped out with every answer before you play.
Most pros don't play new casinos cold. For me it works like this. First for me to even consider playing a new casino or one I have never been to before, there has to be a reason to go there. I can not bring a team to a casino with out seeing if it is even playable first. I don't always have to be the one who scouts out new places, as a matter of fact I rarely do. But with networking with others you can obtain at least a feel of what to expect. After this its time to hit that casino for a scout/play trip. Usually 1 or 2 of the team will go scout out the place and play a bit. From there we come up with a plan of just how this place should be played and we put it on the schedule. Of course all other venues that are frequented on a regular basis already have plans drawn up.
Now of course things may happen during a trip that may alter an original plan, but usually there is always a plan designated for each situation. Using your football reference, we call audibles, but an audible is still a designed play out of the playbook. For example, if we have designated a trip at a certain casino to be a straight counting trip based on the info we know about the place, but a weak dealer or shuffle can be exploited not previously noted, then we have already practiced and planned on what to do there. Even if it is only for a few minutes or a few hours the plan changes to the situation.
Believe it or not it is more of an exception then the rule of having to change plans on the fly. Method of play, money management, bet spreads, signals, even heat considerations are all worked out for most scenarios before the first chip hits the felt. Although its important to be able to think quickly, its more about recalling whats already been drawn up rather then coming up with something on the spot.
Most pros don't play new casinos cold. For me it works like this. First for me to even consider playing a new casino or one I have never been to before, there has to be a reason to go there. I can not bring a team to a casino with out seeing if it is even playable first. I don't always have to be the one who scouts out new places, as a matter of fact I rarely do. But with networking with others you can obtain at least a feel of what to expect. After this its time to hit that casino for a scout/play trip. Usually 1 or 2 of the team will go scout out the place and play a bit. From there we come up with a plan of just how this place should be played and we put it on the schedule. Of course all other venues that are frequented on a regular basis already have plans drawn up.
Now of course things may happen during a trip that may alter an original plan, but usually there is always a plan designated for each situation. Using your football reference, we call audibles, but an audible is still a designed play out of the playbook. For example, if we have designated a trip at a certain casino to be a straight counting trip based on the info we know about the place, but a weak dealer or shuffle can be exploited not previously noted, then we have already practiced and planned on what to do there. Even if it is only for a few minutes or a few hours the plan changes to the situation.
Believe it or not it is more of an exception then the rule of having to change plans on the fly. Method of play, money management, bet spreads, signals, even heat considerations are all worked out for most scenarios before the first chip hits the felt. Although its important to be able to think quickly, its more about recalling whats already been drawn up rather then coming up with something on the spot.
That was very informative. I appreciate the valuable insight you offered us. With this post, and some of the other prior posts, that is the kind of information I was looking for. Can anyone else offer additional insights we can all learn by?
BJC