I sat at two tables with a card counter yesterday. Perhaps he is one of you... Regardless, it was quite clear to me that he was a counter. I am well educated on the subject of course, and perhaps that is a reason why I can identify them so clearly. But his manner of betting was so clearly different than anyone else's at the table.
Casino's obviously put themselves in a bind. They must not want to educate their employees about counting lest they create one. It seems to me that if their employees were educated adequately that counters would be noticed immediately.
He was a fairly good counter I'd say, wonging out by leaving the table. He played two spots to keep his bets low as well.
I have noticed myself that leaving the tables too often draws attention though, especially because they want you to exchange your chips before you leave the table, and if the amount is high then the pit boss is called. If the pit boss keeps seeing you when s/he is called over when chips are changed, you are getting noticed. I still remember how one pit boss looked at me... On the other hand, Wonging out while remaining at the table is pretty obvious too.
Anyway, back to the original topic, I have to say that counters, even with your methods of disguise, do still appear completely different than the other players at the table. If you don't get noticed it's probably less your skill at disguise and more the casino's incompetence at identifying you.
Licentia.
Casino's obviously put themselves in a bind. They must not want to educate their employees about counting lest they create one. It seems to me that if their employees were educated adequately that counters would be noticed immediately.
He was a fairly good counter I'd say, wonging out by leaving the table. He played two spots to keep his bets low as well.
I have noticed myself that leaving the tables too often draws attention though, especially because they want you to exchange your chips before you leave the table, and if the amount is high then the pit boss is called. If the pit boss keeps seeing you when s/he is called over when chips are changed, you are getting noticed. I still remember how one pit boss looked at me... On the other hand, Wonging out while remaining at the table is pretty obvious too.
Anyway, back to the original topic, I have to say that counters, even with your methods of disguise, do still appear completely different than the other players at the table. If you don't get noticed it's probably less your skill at disguise and more the casino's incompetence at identifying you.
Licentia.