Recent content by IcyM

I'm not a seasoned vet like some of the posters on this forum, but I would recommend if you are switching back and fourth between 1 and 2 hands and it looks normal(IE you're not bringing heat), make sure to take into consideration the penetration and it's cutoff so if the end of the shoe or...

In reference to this, I asked my question just to be less ignorant of the matter. I know how my regular store handles comps, but I don't have deeper knowledge of others and what action they need. I would never augment my betting to score a comp specifically. But knowing what action most casinos...

How much action is needed in most places for good comp consideration? I sent you a PM also flying.

It was not; this was a new store I figured I'd try out. The confusing part, for me, is that my play here I would say is no different than play I use else where. The store I usually go to, I probably have 60 hours of play there, and haven't felt any heat. If my play I would say is...

As title says. Been playing a few different stores lately, trying some newer ones out and the such. Played yesterday at the 1 for the first time, made 40 units over an hour or so and left. Sensed no heat and no sweat. Only time I felt any 'heat' was when I colored up and I left the table a...

Is that a standard consensus? If it is, I haven't been abiding by it :o I'm not playing crazy-high limits and was under the impression spreading light (1-4) would be totally fine. Everyone varies their bets at some point, that is why a casino can't just mass bar everyone who doesn't flat bet...

Playing at a new store today, DD more specifically. 2 of us were at this table, and I went to the bathroom during the shuffle. I come back during the first hand of the new shuffle, and look at a guy who has 3 split hands out, and hitting his 3rd. I'm staring down no paint or aces; the dealer has...

Yep advice is always welcome! As far as playing the wheel, it was just something I figured couldn't hurt; and I never play it normally so it wasn't going to ruin my day as I knew I wouldn't be there for more than 2 or so spins. Today was a good day playing; I played for a few hours, and...

:) I usually play odd-hours, so I don't want to give the impression the whole casino was jammed; by the tables maxed out, I mean both DD games full, and the not-crazy-high-minimum-shoes were also full. All in all, maybe 4 tables maxed, as it wasn't mid-day on a weekend. And about that rule...

Try seeing the difference in a DD dealt down game from 3rd base to 1st base. You might see up to 6-14 extra cards, which more accurately is used to establish your TC, which affects the play you make in the hand. Again, 3rd base is important. I'm not sure I see eye-to-eye as making a...

Blah. I just had a long post typed 95% to finish, and accidentally bumped the back-button hotkey on my mouse. Now I have to type this out again :X I like to play DD at the store I go to. 2nd and 3rd base were taken by a couple when I arrived, and taking the seat between them would be weird. I...

Spreads I think it is a common misconception to think a conservative spread is detrimental to the point of being dis-advantageous; I'm pretty fresh and not a black-chipper but I had the privilege recently of looking over some of Snyder's older reports, and seeing the difference even from a flat...

I picked up Blackjack Secrets (Wong) earlier today. Is Professional Blackjack (Wong) more specific, similar, or ..? Thanks for any advice.

Just 2 cents here; Wong says to surrender 17 vs dealer A in H17 games. That's just 1 variation of rules, so I'm not sure how many different rules you'd want to consider if you do decide to sim 100k hands. If any1 does feel free to post results.

Sure.