Wolverine: Speaking of back offs

[Wolverine]

Had my first real brush with 'true' heat recently. Mild compared to what most of you have been through, but wondered how badly my game is going to be watched/affected in the future. Any ideas?

Spreading 1-4 in a good SD game. I don't think I got an 8 unit bet out there, but I could be wrong (so much play in so little time). No session longer than about an hour. No real win in 3 or 4 sessions over a weekend, broke even mostly, down a few hundred at worst. The shift manager dropped into the pit and stood next to the floor and watched my play covertly (yes, I'm absolutely sure--I counted faster and saw eyes still working the table when I glanced up many times). No obvious countermeasures taken that I could tell. The shift left the pit immediately after I packed up my chips (I lost a few units) and went to cash out.

Will they watch video of my play later to pick it apart? Can I walk into this joint again on this shift and play, or have I been burned? I tossed out a 2 unit bet near the end with a nice -2 RC late in a shoe to try to lay some cover before I left. My next chance to hit this good game will be in a few months--think they will have forgotten me? Maybe I "forget" my players card in the car?

[Parker]

They were watching you play.

So what?

That's what they get paid to do.

I wouldn't give it another thought.

[Praying Mantis]

> Had my first real brush with 'true' heat
> recently. Mild compared to what most of you
> have been through, but wondered how badly my
> game is going to be watched/affected in the
> future. Any ideas?

> The shift manager dropped
> into the pit and stood next to the floor and
> watched my play covertly (yes, I'm
> absolutely sure--I counted faster and saw
> eyes still working the table when I glanced
> up many times). No obvious countermeasures
> taken that I could tell.

This is normal, don't worry about it. Now, when you put a big bet out and the dealer shuffles or the pit gets a phone call and the guy/gal picking it up looks your way, you many want to start thinking about a graceful retreat.

Next time the guy walks over to watch, engage him in BS conversation. Be really nice, he may comp you to the buffet

PM

[Wolverine]

Thanks for the comments, but since I was there, there was nothing "normal" or "nice" about this person. They were definitely watching ME and not too happy about the situation.

It was a good lesson in what to look for in the future as this becomes more common. Thanks.

[drumz1]

As long as you were not playing at the Hollywood, I don't think I'd worry about it. Hollywood is known for it's heat, and it is quick to flyer, as well. Obviously, I do not play at the Hollywood.

My advice (FWIW) is to just keep sessions short and use cover.

Regards,
drumz1