Recent content by rob2004

With Apologies All Around It is I who will apologize. Beyond ADD and Dyslexia keeping me from being able to count cards, it can also cause me to come off as being defensive or arrogant. And so, if I may, I would like to ask that we start anew, assuming some simple parameters: 1. I already...

Simply Hopeless, or a Note From a Dissatisfied Customer I'm not sure why you all seem to assume that I never learned basic strategy or how to play in an "orthodox" fashion, when I have repeatedly said that I have. Nor do I understand why you seem to believe that I have "cherry picked" my...

Will The Real House Edge Please Stand Up, or David Who? Sorry... I'm just me. Not knowing who David Pom is, I'm not sure if this is a compliment or insult, but either way, I still don't understand what GeorgeD, or Cardcounter0 are talking about. Of course I realize that the house will always...

I'm With You! Dear FBN, I think that the advice you have received is excellent. However, assuming that you have already mastered basic strategy, have been staying away from CSM's, are playing against the most favorable rules possible, and are already doing your best to manage your stake or...

Signing Off for Now Thanks guys for the feedback and suggestions. Rob

Thank you again, for all of your responses, which, if I may encapsulate, appear to be saying, that if I can't count cards, then I should stick to basic strategy and flat betting, while staying away from CSMs, seeking out the best set of rules available (such as the dealer standing on all 17s)...

First of all, I want to thank you for your responses. It feels really good to be part of a community of other players. I apologize for any ambiguity, but I really do know basic strategy. For example, when I play tutorial games, the only reason why I score less than 100% (97-98%) is not because...

I have been learning how to play BJ for some time, doing my best to read up on the subject, memorizing basic strategy, playing store-bought games on my laptop, practicing with an online tutorial that uses multiple decks with various rules, talking to and observing as many players and dealers as...