Kasi said:
I'd be interested in what anyone who does keep track of results says exactly what they do keep track of.
Like just wins and losses per session? Even if you play different games?
Or estimate how many hands were played and/or how long they played or when and where they played? Or say what spread was and what game it was? or what if any cover they used. Notes on the dealer or pit personnel maybe.
Stuff like that.
Basically what level of detail that anyone considers worthwhile to himself.
Here's an example of my notes in a typical casino:
I- L. $200, SD, $5 ,7:15-8:00P, Ro6, H-3, 2P, C, $320(+5) drunk old ladies.
Translation: Location-Silver Legacy, played from 7:15-8:00 p.m., bought in for $200, single deck 5$ units ($5-20) dealer dealt 3 rounds to myself and one other player, heat was fairly minimal (1-10) used comp card, cashed out for $320 after a $5 tip. Reason for leaving- 3 drunk old ladies filled the table.
II-At. $500, DD, $25,8:30-9:00P, 66%, H-7, 4P, noC, $525(0) PB down neck taking notes.
Translation: Location-Atlantis, played from 8:30-9:00 p.m., bought in for $500, double deck, $25 min.(1-6/8), dealer dealt 2/3 decks to myself and 3 other players, BP at table taking notes(1-10) no comp card, cashed out for $525 no tip.
I also make it a point to keep BJ results seperate from the other casino games (another book, left side of page, backwards etc.) You'll be very surprised at the results after 4-6 days by comparing these.