tallmanvegas said:
Are there any known blackjack players who have lifetime winnings over 1M. I would assume these would be the most well known researchers or card counting strategists that are on this forum or have written books.
Tallman
That would be a bad assumption. So many of the great blackjack minds actually approach playing the game as a hobby just as most do. Usually BJ is just part of a repitoire of avenues they use for their intellect more than their income. Sure, it may bring in money for them, but for most, it is by far not worth it for them to make it their bread and butter as they usually have far greater income opportunities.
I am by far not what you would call a great blackjack mind. I have never invented or discovered anything new in the game. Although I do enjoy and trust the math, I am not in the same league as so many even here in what they can discover. I am just a product of using to my fullest potential what has already been laid out before me. As is the case with many money players. It does not take an incredible high intellect to make a million dollars over a lfetime of AP bj. It takes common sense, discipline, adaptability, ability to learn, and very imoprtantly, money. Sadly, as an AP, only large money, can make large money. But that should surprise none. Doesn't mean as a low stakes player you can't rack up large lifetime win, just know its a long haul. Many believe luck is also needed, well my take on that is the same as Phil Hellmuths. If it wasn't for luck, I would always win.