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    Paid on a push

    You were luckier than I. In my case I was betting purples on one hole because I was heads up with the dealer. I made a multiple card(4) 21 and tied the dealer's multiple card 21. The dealer promptly swept up my chips into the tray. When I pointed out the error, the pit reviewed the discards and...
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    New Interview with Ed Thorp "Beating Blackjack and Roulette, Beating the Stock Market, and More"

    When Thorpe played Blackjack, the rules made it almost a dead even game. No preferentials and no heat received for spreading. So yeah pretty easy to overhaul. Very different from today's conditions.
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    Spicing up training

    It's too late for paranoia.
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    Spicing up training

    You play in casinos that have slot machines??? WOW!!!
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    Is it possible

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    Blackjack apprenticeship?

    You won't get beyond the casino trolls if playing for nosebleed stakes. It's the best and quickest way to wind up in OSN or Griffin.
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    Ideal number of other players

    That's only true for pitch games or games where the dealer is flashing.
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    Portland Oregon AP's?

    I gave up Blackjack in favor of Spanish 21. However, I only play the S17 version or it's equivalent.
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    AP Player at the Rivers in Des Plains

    I had one schmuck jump in and ask me, "What's the count?" Seriously???
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    Would you rather count cards professionally or...

    If you were painting a house, I can see how you might wanna keep a ladder handy.
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    Test out - “holes”

    JUST WATCH OUT FOR THE A-HOLES. I HEAR CASINOS ARE LOADED WITH THEM.
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    Is this an ok bet spread?

    You are severely undercapped. Plan on going broke at some point in your career. With less than $50K as a bankroll, you are strictly recreational.
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    9/5 Blackjack House Edge?

    Any chance their rng is biased, your off the top advantage emerges as fictional. That would be my concern.
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