Recent content by vpearlkc

I am not sure about the science of card counting but I am very familier with how the comp system works. The reason I think that BJ is a hard game to earn comps with is that the games theoretical win rate for the casino is so low. For example since I began playing BJ I started with $10 flat bets...

comp counting I thought I would give my opinion on comps and blackjack vs comps and video poker. Last year I lost $2078 playing $343,296 in vp. This amount of play earned $2102 in slot points, $1525 in bounceback and over $4000 in non cash comps. I guess the casino got tired of being nickel and...

I am considering giving card counting a try and want to buy one, or at most two good books on the subject. Any recommendations? I know there is a lot junk out there and want something worthwhile.

I don't really want to stay with $10 bets because the perks which start to kick in at the $25 bet level would more then make up for a $60 monthly loss in EV. For example 10th row tickets to a B B King show and fine dinner before the show, value $150, possible with $25 bets, no chance with $10...

I may eventually count cards but I play for fun and don't want to get a headache. Besides it might interfere with my beer drinking!

I am new to the forum and have a bankroll problem I need some help with. I have just started playing 2 deck bj with a house edge of .39% and do not count cards, just play basic stratagy. My starting bankroll is $1000 and I am making $10 flat bets. I am recieving $160 per month in bounceback cash...