Wetworks: Counting alone

[Wetworks]

When you say counting is just one weapon in our arsenal, what do you mean? By diversification are you talking about ace sequencing and shuffle tracking? Or other games all together such as poker? Thanks for your input.

W

> Can it be done? Sure. Is it easy? No, not by a long
> shot. Is it even a good idea? These days, probably
> not.

> I know of a very small number of solo pro counters.
> They are rugged individualists who love working alone,
> are willing to travel across the country on a moment's
> notice to find a good game, and who endure huge
> bankroll swings with a shrug of the shoulders.

> Their reward for being exceptionally good at what they
> do is to have the casinos treat them like common
> criminals.

> Today's AP is more likely to be diversified, with
> counting cards at blackjack being only one weapon in
> his arsenal of AP weapons.

> To be successful counting cards in today's environment
> will require a large bankroll. If you have the means
> to amass such a bankroll, you almost certainly already
> have found an way of making money.

[Parker]

I mean all of that and more. The exact mix would depend on on opportunities in your part of the world, and your own skills and abilities, and how much time you are willing to devote to learning a particular AP technique.

Poker is definitely an exploitable game - assuming that you are good at it. Unlike blackjack, live poker cannot be reduced to pure mathematics.