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ExGriffinman "ExGriffinman turned AP player" threads left everyone in suspense at to whether he was a double-agent impostor or legit AP.:joker: Many APs still had difficulting embracing this new member in Blackjackinfo..:eek: But the ExGriffinman later provided useful insider...

Thanks Ken for hosting one of the most useful BJ discussion forums followed by the BJ21 Green Chip and AdvantagePlayer. Any recommendations for other good BJ forum sites?

MAF103, if possible post a trip report here when you get back. All the APs I know, say that the good blackjack games in Prague have been burned and it is difficult to find a good game now.:flame:

Five masked men successfully robbed Amapola Casino and the players in Costa Rica this last Tuesday: (Dead link: http://www.nacion.com/2011-11-03/Sucesos/encapuchados---asaltan-casino-en-jaco-y-roban--10-000.aspx) Google translator will translate this story. Have any players had...

European Vacation Machinist, have you considered taking a European Vacation?:grin: Maybe some blackjack in the French Riviera would be so bad after all this.:laugh:

-0.632% assuming 6d and nDAS

3:1 pay for suited 6,7,8 is worth about 0.02%

Some numbers from "Basic Blackjack" by Stanford Wong: The variance is 1.43 with the redouble rule. Assume a trip bankroll of $50k and flat betting on neutral and positive counts. Player has +0.33% advantage off the top. Penetration is 3/6 or 50%. $50000 * 0.33%/1.43 ==> $115 one spot...

Other gambling forums say that he was playing at the Aria Casino in Las Vegas, invested 10 hours @500 hands/hour and lost about $41k before hitting the Royal Flush. They also say he earned +$100k in comps.

I absolutely agree with you all. Any wins above $1200 will generate a tax form: 3 of kind, straight, flush, full house, 4 of a kind, straight flush, and the royal flush. Unless he can write off most of the fed and state taxes, it is a negative expectation game. And also a waste of time with...

Sometimes I find blackjack games with a slight player advantage but terrible penetration. When do you through the towel in and say its not worth it? Any recommendations on the following game: 6d, ES, DAS, NRSA, ENHC, Casino Early Surrender, BJ pays 3:2. The Casino Early Surrender is also...

I found the following blackjack game: 6D, DAS, ES10, ENHC, redouble allowed, BJ pays 3:2. The minimum bet $5 x 2 spots and the max bet is $100. Up to 7 spots can be played. The penetration is 3/6 or 50%. Using Hi-Lo and $50k trip bankroll what bet ramp would you recommend? Any opinions...

Another online casino directory: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_casinos Does anyone know of other useful casino directories?

Have you seen the movie starring Chevy Chase called "European Vacation"? The perfect vacation!:grin: You will find the beautiful women in the the beautiful beaches!:grin:

Machinist, have you considered France as a destination for blackjack and sightseeing? France has some of the finest wine and dining in the world, beautiful beaches, and interesting history.