I played today and after 4 hours was up $300. As I was coloring up the Shift Supervisor came over to my table and called me off to the side. He was thanking me for a gift I gave him. I happen to be standing next to a $25 min table that just shuffled. Right off the start the shoe turned positive and stayed positive for the entire shoe. We talked for over 10 minutes. A seat was open at the table so I just continued to count and it hit a TC +4 with one deck left. I sat down and placed a black chip out and won. Count continued to rise. I then let the $100 ride. Won. I understand I could have lost, but knowing the remaining high count composition of last three hands not only gave me the confidence to send the money, but also one of the few time I expect to win, but don't get mad when I fail. In addition, you just about immediately know your 19 is a loser. No question in my mind I could increase my EV by daily BC'ing just two shoes a day. I could get away with this today because I have been playing regular for the past 4 months. (5 X Week - 4 Hr Sessions) I can always find someone playing a quarter table I know and could start a conversation with him while he is playing as a method of cover. I believe my chances of survival increase talking to player rather than just standing behind table counting. Any more than two big plays a day would ring too many bells. I'm starting to get "kidding heat" from dealers now about when I insure BJ's and win with big bets out. I rathole $200 green everyday. Only play dealer tables with pen between 75-85. It's to the point I'll buy in the last few rounds of current shoe and refuse to place bet if dealer cuts off more than 1 1/2 6D , 2 8D. I don't care if I broke in for $500 two minutes earlier at a $10 min I'll leave if I don't receive the pen necessary.
I have also given out $25
My point...First time I was able to carry a long conversation with Suit and maintain count back counting. I normally don't include back counting at this local because I play grave yard with same nightly PC. I wong out immediately if shoe is out of control after two decks. (Prior to wonging out I'll take BR break, sweater in car break, etc. but eventually you have to move. I'm all over the place now starting new shoes, and never thought I could get away with adding back counting at local.
I know I'm going to get the tap eventually and have another casino the same distance away that is now dealing a good 8D dealer dependent cut. I visited two days ago just to handicap their current games because when they first opened they had all CSM's that they finally removed. The first time I visited after learning they changed to ASM's the entire casino was cutting 2 1/2 8D shoes. I guess the dealers finally learned their tips go up with better pen from regulars. I'll sign up for a player's card next time at this casino. If you have the patience and long term BR you can earn $100 a day playing minus expenses at both places.
I have also given out $25
My point...First time I was able to carry a long conversation with Suit and maintain count back counting. I normally don't include back counting at this local because I play grave yard with same nightly PC. I wong out immediately if shoe is out of control after two decks. (Prior to wonging out I'll take BR break, sweater in car break, etc. but eventually you have to move. I'm all over the place now starting new shoes, and never thought I could get away with adding back counting at local.
I know I'm going to get the tap eventually and have another casino the same distance away that is now dealing a good 8D dealer dependent cut. I visited two days ago just to handicap their current games because when they first opened they had all CSM's that they finally removed. The first time I visited after learning they changed to ASM's the entire casino was cutting 2 1/2 8D shoes. I guess the dealers finally learned their tips go up with better pen from regulars. I'll sign up for a player's card next time at this casino. If you have the patience and long term BR you can earn $100 a day playing minus expenses at both places.