Recent content by Burnitdown

That is what I proposed. Two highly related counts but specific for betting and playing/insurance. I haven't attempted to implement this yet. I did find this article: https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/are-side-counts-worth-the-trouble/ Not sure if doing what I propose is...

Any comments on its worthiness?

Curious if this has been attempted or if it's worth it. KO "off the rack" has a BC of 0.98, PE of 0.55, IC of 0.78. KO without the A, 2 has a BC of 0.88, PE of 0.64, IC of 0.86. If I use KO "off the rack" for betting and then adjust my playing and insuring by adjusting the main count by the...

Understood. Assuming they review the tape and confirm what the other patron claimed (LOL), I have no problem returning the money. But you know what, they had every chance to do that IN THAT MOMENT. I wish I had been specific instead of "asking for the manager" but the same could be said for...

I'll try to lay this out as clearly and fairly as I can. I'm looking for some feedback on the whole thing. I was dealt a pair of 9s. Dealer showed a 9. I split the 9s. I draw a 2 on the first 9 and double down into a 21. I draw a 10 on the second 9 and stand. The dealer flips and shows a...

Thanks Don. Just got BJA (finally).

So I thought about this a little more. BS is BS at TC = 0. And the indexes just come into play accordingly. Indexes below -1 just don't come into play at all. If someone could confirm this, that would be cool.

I'm curious if there is a different BS set that considers wonging out. Or, how would one generate such a strategy table? Maybe it exists... For example, 16 v 10. My understanding is that in a "play all" sense, hit 16 v 10. But if I'm not playing TC < -1, it would seem that standing would...

Is there a specific true count where it's time to switch from 1 to 2 hands? I did some research but could only find play 2 hands all the time. Does Casino Verite run this?

Had an experience recently where I was playing a 6d game with a $100 minimum bet for my spread. The RC tanked during the first deck to -6, TC -1 and I walked up $550. Question #1: did I unknowingly play that first deck starting with an advantage? I figure RC +6, TC +6 for that deck, ~3%...

Is there an ideal maximum number of other players at the table? I play 6d games. My experience is that my best results are playing with one other civilian and the dealer. This could just be an aberration. It seems as though the count fluctuates less round to round with less players which...

Are there any books that discuss playing with a players card. I realize this might be a dumb question because anonymous is better.

Interesting. What would trigger them to run a skills check in the first place? Seeing a familiar face? Random checks?

Hmm...I guess my point is that gamblers “color up” and “go to the bathroom” too. I’ve played with a gentlemen who said out loud “last hand? I’ll go a little bigger”. This gentlemen was not counting. I can confirm this by my own count. Counter behaviors are not unique to counters. I think it’s...

Maybe we need a casino insider for this...are counters caught in the act or after the fact? In other words, is someone watching the table for large bets and when they happen, back checking the count? Or, does a player have a big win (repeated big wins) and then they go to the tape? I’m not sure...