Recent content by TMJdoc

Good point. I didn't initially think of it but it wouldn't be a good idea for the public to routinely be using N95 masks and gloves which could cause a shortage in the healthcare system.

If used correctly, gloves serve as an absolute barrier from hand contact contamination. Washing your hands or using antiseptic washes are good but can be less reliable because of technique sensitivity. For example, not washing with soap or a sanitizing agent for long enough to kill the virus or...

I know your replies are based on your intuition and years of experience of which I respect, but where is the hard evidence? Maybe somebody can actually simulate this and verify your impressions.

Is there any evidence that exists, mathematical analysis or computer simulation, that would show that a casino would have a greater advantage for any given sequence of cards under normal casino conditions with variable numbers of players and cut card placements? I am wondering that even if an...

The only team-based checkout procedure I know that is published is in Million Dollar Blackjack by Ken Uston. He has a chapter on multiple deck play (I am assuming that is what you are playing in your region) and specific testing procedures for competency. The book is somewhat outdated but I have...

CVCX and CVData

Steve, Rather than make Don explain work that he has already done, you might try re-reading Blackjack Attack 3rd Edition pages 24-26. That should answer all of your questions.

Steve, Don S is a brilliant author and more than generous with his information. I would recommend that you don't test his patience and ruin it for all of us in this community.

Steve, I hope you realize that you are calling the author of Blackjack Attack a fraud. I was in a California tribal casino the other day and I had to look twice because the floorperson was looking at a chart from BJA 3rd Edition. She was holding it sideways if you know what I mean. It was kind...

When you use the backcounting feature on CVCX you are using data of a sim that has already been run. Therefore, you are using information as if you are entering and departing at the same true count. I believe the count frequencies are slightly different under those conditions because the...

40-45 seconds for 2 decks sounds about right. Million Dollar Blackjack, an older book with good training techniques explained, gives guidelines of 25 seconds for a single deck and 90 seconds for four decks. Those are time requirements for a three-level count. Just be sure you are proficient...

Another idea is to see a good psychotherapist. They use a technique called cognitive behavior therapy which addresses dysfunctional thoughts, behaviors or emotions. That might help if you are willing to see somebody like that.

Try making a set of flashcards with each decision on it (e.g. 77 vs. 7) and put the correct answer on the back of it. Then go through the whole set over and over until you can arrive at the correct decision quickly for each one. Put aside the ones you have trouble with and go over them...

If you can count 2-5 tables at a time and use a specialized side count as well as your regular count, forget blackjack. You should go to graduate school, get an advanced degree and do something for society instead of sitting at a blackjack table.