Recent content by Hal Jordan

The Danger Zone If SD is a must, beyond EC, you will need to travel further away from the "safety" of Neonopolis and rub shoulders with the aristocracy at the Western and the Gold Spike. There are also two tables at the Four Queens, but they are often crowded. I would take a closer look at...

CBJN I agree with AM. There were too many inaccuracies with Trackjack (though I did love their format)when I subscribed. My main complaint was that whenever I asked about these weaknesses I was run over with all of the constant controversy regarding T-Man and them. I just wanted decent...

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Advertisment I am speaking of the allure that professional players bring to the mythology of the game. I'm sure we have all run into tons of people who have heard just enough about stories, such as that of the MIT teams, which lead them into feeling as if they have a chance if they just play...

Balance... It sounds like you need to read Burning the Tables. Your post sounds anything but symbiotic. This field is all about give and take. You need them, and they need you. HJ

Thank You I really have enjoyed your book. It is quite enjoyable to read the adventures of a fellow 15FWY veteran. May we both avoid any future speeding tickets. HJ

Review Mayor, I would like to congratulate you on your work with this book. The text is an excellent introduction to the world of advantage play. It does not bare any false pretenses as a guide for all levels of players, but rather it specializes as a cornerstone from which a newbie could begin...

I would like suggestions for any vintage Rat Pack-esque shows in Vegas. Normally when I'm in town it is strictly business, but this time around I'm taking my wife for a more leisurely experience. Recently, upon reading Barfarkel's book, it dawned on me that many in this community might share an...

On Independence Make sure to really look over all of the facts before you quit your day job. One aspect new players often overlook is the dependence that AP's have on the casino industry. Games dry up, players migrate. A true professional that is grinding out a living does not have the freedom...

Suggestion Be careful about the amount of players that you will play with at a game. The SD at LVC is not really worth playing if you have to be the third player or greater desirability levels gets quite abysmal). The challenge with SD is finding a table where you can play for a decent amount...

CBJN or Both I have found Trackjack to often be missing information. There have been several instances where a game has been changed for a month or more, yet it still appears unchanged on Trackjack (I am speaking of Vegas games in particular). I think Trackjack gets you into the ballpark, but...

Agreed I think this is one of the most asked question I recieve. I think having a good story which is as simple, and as close to the truth, as possible is a necessity. HJ

Two Ways In the end there are two ways to play Blackjack: right and wrong. You will gain hours as the years pass, thus taking you closer and closer to the proverbial long run. I don't think you can worry about that now. Take the game up as a hobby and do the best you can with it, while still...

Your a Lucky Man... my wife is the same way. The rest of the family is a different story, but the wife is most important anyway. HJ