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    My Basic Strategy Modification...Right or Wrong?

    Thanks for clarifying. That makes more sense.
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    My Basic Strategy Modification...Right or Wrong?

    Actually, now that you mention it, I thought that in the order of decisions, surrender comes ahead of splitting pairs, which would make surrendering the right move. But I could be wrong. I have read about 943,000 different basic strategy charts with subtile differences. I'd say, just off...
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    a question about casino staff watching games

    You'll have more than just the dealer watching at any casino that I've ever been to. Most have at least one "pitboss" and/or "floorman". They don't necessarially watch one table exclusively; but there is normally a watchful eye, other than the dealer, very close by and observing a lot of the...
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    My Basic Strategy Modification...Right or Wrong?

    I can see both sides of this coin. I know what the math is for the various decisions here; but I also know that you won't lose exactly $4.75 each time. At the time you have to make the decision on that hand, you're probably looking at either losing $20 (or more) or winning $20 (or more) at the...
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    Is this a Poor Betting Strategy?

    Deltaduke, first of all, congratulations on the wins. I had my start playing blackjack in the Tunica casinos. I lived in Memphis about ten years ago. I did not say that you can't have streaks in single-deck games; and maybe I should clarify what I meant by "not many". I think that your...
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    Is this a Poor Betting Strategy?

    I do play progressions; but I also understand the math behind the arguement that the progression doesn't change the house advantage. Based on my own experience, however, I can't play as long nor have even a decent chance of walking away ahead if I simply flat bet. But keep in mind that...
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    Casino Heat

    I think some of the best advice I have ever encountered on heat is exactly what you are talking about at the end there. It pays to be the small fish at the table. Just about anybody I have ever talked with has confirmed that if you can get on a table where there is somebody else throwing...
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    Headed to Vegas

    Thanks, gang. I do appreciate the tips.
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    Headed to Vegas

    I'll be leaving in a few days (Monday the 26th) for a week (five days and four nights) in Las Vegas. I plan to play as much as possible. I'm just not sure how much that will actually be. I am traveling this time with my wife, her parents, and possibly, her brother. I'd like to play six to...
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    Casino Heat

    I have had a few experiences that I can share here. First of all, realize that I do not count. I can't see well enough to count with other players at the table. So the most I do is observe, in a very general sense, the preceived balance between high and low cards. I do bet some progressions...
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    Split 10's vs 6 always!!

    Well, splitting tens is the fastest way I know of to clear a table. I also heard someone say once that the pit automatically knows that you are either an idiot or a counter if you split your tens, so once you do that, they'll have an easy enough road figuring out which one you are. For that...
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    Research on Spanish 21?

    I don't know what to tell you then. The site has a board for discussing variations and one for discussing betting strategies. If you don't want to read about those topics, my only suggestion would be to stay away from those discussions, although I can't for the life of me figure out why those...
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    Good article by Fred Renzey

    Good read. Have any of you ever did that bit with doubling someone else' hand?
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    Boulder Strip

    I am just curious as to whether any of you have played or like the Boulder Strip at all. I went once on my first trip out, three times on my last trip; and I'm staying there this time. Sam's Town is my favorite; but I also enjoyed Arizona Charlie's. For those who don't know it, the Boulder...
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    Mandalay Bay stands on all 17's?

    I went downtown once on each of my last two trips, playing at Binions on the first trip and El Cortez on the second. I really liked the game at Binions, decent rules, low minimums, and a much more relaxed atmosphere than the strip. The El Cortez, I have described above. The thing that makes...
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