Recent content by Sharpe

Good deal! I’m looking forward to reading Dons book. Heading to punta cana in less than a week so I will have plenty of time to read the book. Thanks again!

Would THAT moment be the last hand, of the last shoe you intend on playing? Haha

Also, BoSox. Since this discussion started, I have started mastering the i18. Still working out some kinks but plan to implement when I finally do go to a casino. I will say I plan to implement the i16... basically all the deviations except splitting 10's. I've read, and heard splitting 10's...

Thanks, BoSox. This initial bankroll is really to gain experience in a live casino environment. I understand my ROR with this bankroll is higher than a lot of pro's would be willing to take. I believe once I am confident in my ability to make the correct play and the correct bet 100% of the...

Fair enough.. I will get the book now!

Thanks, John! Are you a member at blackjack apprenticeship? I haven’t pulled the trigger yet but have strongly considered it.

Where did you get these numbers? I believe you, would love to study the math. This info tells me ~20% of my hands will be played at an advantage which (in my opinion) makes getting to my max bet as quick as my ROR will allow; feel free to correct me on this. My day job requires a lot of...

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Thanks, John. I will note the penetration varies by dealer. I was at the casino last week for a concert and was scouting the different tables... maybe it was the dealer but I don't remember the penetration being terrible in the past... Although it wasn't something I typically noticed much...

BoSox, I'll admit, using index play is something I need spend more time studying. I have yet to actually sit down in a casino and count... I "feel" like I would use basic ones such as stay on hard 12 v 2 on a TC3+, Insurance at TC3+, Stand on 16 v 10 with a count of 0+... but I may need more...

Thank you everyone for this information. John Crover, you didn’t lose me and I followed your “essay”. In fact, optimal betting based on edge was a little confusing when studying this concept. You putting it in actual dollar amounts based on BR helped. I plan to buy CVCX and CVBJ soon... I...

Hello everyone, First off, if it's not obvious, I am new to this board and fairly new to AP. I have known how to count cards for a few years although I never put much time or attention into mastering the skill to take to casinos. The last few months I have been studying a lot on card counting...

Anyone on this site live and play in Ohio?