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    Conditions around Naples, FL

    Big M? Thanks for the info so far. It is true I am completely unfamiliar with the area. I found a little bit about the Bog M boat previously. Didn't sound too promising. Anyone have the scoop?
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    Conditions around Naples, FL

    From what I can tell here, opportunities in Florida are limited. However, I plan to be in Naples next month and will have some free time and would love to spend it playing BJ. Any comments about XXSeminole Casino ImmokaleeXX or other opportunities within a reasonable taxi drive?
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    Being Nice to Ploppies can be +EV

    Pogo Correct Pogostick is correct in this particular situation. That is why it was a no brainer for me when he looked at me the way he did. I think he knew the right thing to do, but was just not comfortable pushing out another green chip.
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    Firelake, Oklahoma

    Spam? I am concerned that Elliot's posts are information which could harm the good game he is promoting and by placing the same post in multiple threads, it certainly reeks of spam. Saying it once would be more than enough.
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    Found "No Ante" Oklahoma Casino!

    $2 table awfully slow I have tried to play the $2 table. And while the table limits do allow you to spread enough to beat the game, it was so slow I could hardly stay engaged. The $2 tables are generally full which makes every round long and in addition to that, it seems like every other...
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    Found "No Ante" Oklahoma Casino!

    May be good relatively speaking I play at both FGC and DS primarily because of the no antes. The rules are reasonable though FGC certainly has better rules than DS. I have had no trouble with the staff at either thus far. Whether they are knowledgable or organized is little concern of mine...
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    Slot Questions

    Looser but still a loser Fairly consistantly, higher denomination slot machines have better payout than lower denomination machines, but they are all losers. Penny machines are a great way to kill time with a small investment, but very seldom will you walk away a winner. There are plenty of...
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    Being Nice to Ploppies can be +EV

    True Sucker, I am sure you are correct. So someone help me with my math please. If the 21+3 sidebet has a 3% HE (rate of earning money), what are my chances of hitting (frequency of making a hand)? I realize now the two calculations are different. Fin
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    Deck Estimation Hand Shuffled vs. ASM

    My home store hand shuffles. I have recently played a few other stores which use ASMs. The size of the six deck stack appears taller at the ASM stores. So much so that I had to ask if they were using six decks. Of course, I don't have them side by side and my head could be playing games with...
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    Being Nice to Ploppies can be +EV

    I have found many threads at this site helpful for uncovering new opportunities to increase profits at the table. I believe it has been said that sometimes it is better to not force these opportunities to happen, but learn to recognize when they occur and maximize the opportunity. So here is...
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    Blue Chip Casino-BJ and 3-Card Poker

    Definitely an opportunity I never play the poker sidebet as the game I am playing pays better than the 3% HE of the sidebet, however, I have frequently received comments from other players and dealers that I seem to hit a poker hand often. Of course it is just their perception probably...
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    Any 6 Deck specialty players out there?

    One option My homebase is Oklahoma, but as the others mention, don't pay antes. I only play in Oklahoma where I can find a no ante promotion. While wonging in may be difficult if all the tables are full, one option once you get to a table is to wong out without leaving the table. Most...
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    What is so important about 25 seconds...

    Not throwing them down When I count down a deck, I just pass the cards (usually two at a time) from my left hand to my right hand using my left thumb to push them to the right and my right index finger to help pull them over. The deck never seperates so you start with a full deck in your left...
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    When to use a matchplay in BJ

    Good Ideas Wow, some really neat ideas I had not thought of. Keep them coming... The matchplay I am referring to is a coupon. This particular coupon has a fixed amount of $5. There is really no small print on the coupon other than "excludes poker", but I assume it can only be used on even...
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    When to use a matchplay in BJ

    I have read all the threads regarding matchplays, but did not see one that addressed my specific question. I understand that BJ is not the optimal game for using a matchplay coupon, but lets say that is what I am going to do. At what true count would you use the matchplay? Counts at 1 or...
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