Recent content by Ivan21

Thanks CP I have a much better idea of you perspective as a AP. I have just about finished the Blackjack Zone and it has dispelled a lot of myths that I've had since playing this game. Last winter I was playing strraight up against the dealer, two hands. I noticed he kept busting and I pressed...

Actually Ming, that does make sense. And I have almost finished the Blackjack Zone book so I do understand where you are all coming from...I just completed the chapter on why progressive betting strategies are not worth playing. I don't believe I ever stated or implied my approach was the...

To CP I do think I am playing on a razors edge but sometimes I also feel like I'm leaving money on the table. It's may also be risky to bring only 3k to a black chip table, not enough room for error.

My original question was why is setting a profit goal for a session and leaving if you hit that goal, make you a "fred", according to Blackjack Zone. I was hoping for a little insight from a very knowledgable and experienced community, as to how to improve my skills expecially around betting...

I do apologize to the entire community for not using the appropriate AP language or "optimal" communication lingo. I never realized that using a word could cause such deep feelings of irratation. ;) apparently, I am, in fact Fred. and soon to lose it all. I will do my best to lose it slowly...

to Johndoe: Thanks for the feedback. I understand and I agree. Everyone here is totally commited to long run theory. I have had some short term luck and got off the table as soon as I could. Becoming a AP, will increase my chances of success dramatically but does not guarantee success...

Allow myself to introduce...myself. Thanks you given me a different perspective for reading the book. I try to get onto partially full tables for a session but that has been harder and harder to find lately. And when you do the players do not play perfect BS or even near perfect. They don't...

I've been reading the message boards for a while and decided to join in. I am very impressed by the technical knowledge, the practical experience and the mathematics that takes place here. I also appreciate the brutally honest feedback that is given so freely... I'm an avid bj player of...