Recent content by Kieran

Agree with Automatic Monkey... I just finished The Blackjack Zone and thought it was an excellent book because of the emphasis on the psychology of the game. I also liked the fact that Jacobson frames the game in a larger, life context. I would definitely recommend it as a first book, but...

sounds good... phantom...how can i get in touch with you? k

by the way... i really appreciate the idea of a mentor, but not really sure how to go about getting one. i have read posts by many people on this and another board and there are a few people i would love to email and ask if they would be willing to serve such a function. however, i am very...

will do... thanks for the advice. in fact, you were the one who suggested that i get the CVBJ and CVCX on another board. i never thanked you for that. i have found the software to be excellent and use it daily. i will take your suggestions on the practice. you have not steered me wrong yet :)...

that's what i will do... i will just start hitting tables and flat betting while becoming accustomed to the real thing and getting additional practice. i will not spread any bets for a while. the comps issue is something that I have been a bit confused about. Some suggest that getting rated...

thanks folks That is what I plan to do. Like Victoria suggested, I have been basing all of my practice on a 6-deck game with rules similar to what I can find at the casinos near here (Chicago). I even have a shoe with 6 decks at home when I practice on the table. I figured, once I am...

methods I have been only using the High-Low method, but have become familiar with other counting methods. You are right about all of the information. I think that is my most significant problem at this point. Too much information, too fast, as you put it. That is why I decided to post. Advice...

distraction Thanks for the advice HiNoon. I have been trying to work with distraction. When I count decks, I usually do a bunch of trials with the tv on. I count 3 or 4 times during each commercial. At first, the commercials sounded like the adults in the Peanut's cartoons, but now I pay much...

Hi Folks. I started practicing basic strategy and when I had that down, I started practicing counting. I have CVBJ and CVCX and have been primarily running counting and playing drills. I also hand count decks in less than 30 seconds now. Still a little slow with multiple cards. I have been...