OK, after never gambling in my life other than the 2 dollar windows at the horse races Im giving BJ a try over on the Tunica barges. I have learned BS for the different decks, and have a conservative betting progression that keeps me at less than 1% disadvantage, which has allowed me to play as much as I want so far, until I figure out if this counting thing is doable in my brain. Am I right or wrong that at this point you are at the top of a statistical Bell Curve, 1% either way, 1% negative with BS, 1% positive with the count. Can not there be some way to recognize variables that allow you to surf the side the casino would rather you not be on? Is it 'the conditions' I have been reading about? I have left a few tables now just based on gut instinct, and stayed at tables for the same reasons, and seemed to do well. So far the only variable I've heard about over and over, is always leave after 4 losses in a row, is this real? I made it out of medical school surfing that sweet z score of life, and I really was able to depend on that curve, but the more I look into this game the less handle I get that there are tangibles on that side of the graph, although I don't mind the intangibles that much, thats what makes the casinos fun. Any help?