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While I know how to count, I don't have the bankroll to spread, the time to make it worthwhile, or the ambition to pursue it YET. However, I just came upon a situation which I don't remember reading in Wong or Schlessinger's book. Where can I find a site which lists when it is profitable to buy...

According to the BJA, the Illustrious 18 caputures 80% of the possible gain from playing efficiency. In a shoe game, the total possible gain from using all the indices is about .3%. therefore, even if you learned all the indices, wouldn't it would only contribute an extra .06%? Therefore, unless...

My roomate plays perfect basic, and I count hi-low. Since you can't wong in at foxwoods (crowding), would it be a good strategy for me to back count and bet behind him only when the count is +2 or more. I only bring $100 bankroll per trip. I am still in college, and don't have the time or...

Mohegan no mid shoe entry I was at Mohegan a few months ago and I noticed there were "no mide shoe entry" signs up all over the place. However, it would be extremely difficult to wong in at foxwoods b/c they keep closing tables unless they are full. I am in the same boat as you Zagger. I am...

Thanks for the help Board, thanks for all the help. I am still in college, and I don't have bankroll, but I plan to practice until I get out. I've only been to the casino 3 times, 1st, ploppy won a 150 on let it ride 2nd, lost $100 playing with a friend who plays basic strategy. 3rd, won 50...

I recently read Proffesional Blackjack and Blackjack Attack 2E. Both advocate backcounting but neither specifies exactly where to stand. I am only 5'6 and I have a hard time seeing all the cards especially if the table is full or near full, unless i stand right behind somone. any suggestions...

I just got back from my second trip to the casino, first playing basic strategy. For 8D, LS, DOA, S17 what do you do with 8,8 vs 10. this happened a few times, i split, but should I have surrendered?