Day 9 result +$320 in one hour of play through four casinos all across town. Two backoffs. The other two I left just before they did. Getting fliered doesn't make it impossible to play, but a little...
On a not serious note, splitting 10s with a big bet and on the same hand (s), hitting hard 17s would be such
a confusing move for the casino. That would be ultimate camouflage.
On the other hand,...
First, when have casinos ever helped a local economy?
Second, do you really think NYC residents go to the Catskills (after all, Shecky Greene and Buddy Hackett aren't there any longer),...
Actually, I do play blackjack. I haven't won millions, however, I have won a few hundred in a single session a few times and a couple of times a few thousand. However, I've only won about 20% more...
There are a couple problems. First, upstate NY has had a poor economy for some time. Casinos were opened to help that part of the state, although I don't know that it has helped. A NYC casino would...
You don't play blackjack do you? I find it curious when you state: "So, in order to realize a "1" True Count in the first 26 cards dealt, the dealer must deal a "6" Running Count...rather unlikely,"...
Seems unlikely. NYC has always been against the idea. But, they are talking about converting a million square feet of commercial space into condos. Commercial market is in bad shape.
Yup. You will get more aggressive in your better at the end of a shoe when counting.
In fact, it's a tell-tale sign to management they may have an AP at their table.
Consider simulating bet...
I decided to go with reKO, which I thought was a little humorous considering I was initially eyeing a L2 system with a SC and then ended up picking what is probably the simplest count around.
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lots of opposition - tough battle with legislators
right now looks doubtful
A Casino in Manhattan? Strapped Developers Hope So - The New York Times (nytimes.com)