Does anyone on this forum have any info on the HollywoodCasino in Lawrenceburg, IN by chance as it would relate to past experiencesplaying and winning consistently? Justwanted to see if anyone had any issues with being barred/pushed back fromplaying in some of the higher limit games there. Thanks.
OK, just was curious. I am considered an AP as I have not played in 12 years with the exception of this last month I have played 2x. I don't count, don't attempt to count, but just try to play the best percentage blackjack I can. I wanted to do it a little on the side (2x per month) to build some extra cash. When I played in the past I would typically get up around 8 out of 10 times I played, but never got away from the table and never fluctuated my bets. These two times I have played I won $200 and then $4,950. Played the $25/$10,000 table at Hollywood in Lawrenceburg. Started out playing $25 and $50 and then when I got up on the "house money" I would then put out $200 to $500 just on certain hands, again not couting, just trying to hit at different times, which I did. My style was just predicated on being up on the house money. I just want to make sure I'm not going to get backed off only going 2x per month. I can go to another casino near Lawrenceburg 1x per month and then Hollywood 1x to really spread myself out at one location. Anyway, I feel like if I am hitting descent cards I have a shot of $500 to $1,000 scores pretty consistently, again, always predicated on being up with the house money to take some $200 to $500 shots. Thanks for your time.Originally Posted by hellohilo21
So is it fair to say that someone that is an AP that only appears 2x per month should be able to fly under the radar for the most part? I have been twice in the last month, winning $200 and $4,950. Did not count cards, just played basic percentage BJ as much as possible. My thought is going 2x per month and trying to win $2K per month. Thanks
I am not up on all of the lingo just yet so I apologize, but I started with $300 overall on both sessions and would only bet $25/$50 per hand. Once I got up $200 or $300 playing that way I would slowly increase my bets, which were just random. When I got up $1700 I then told myself that I would only play with $200 to $300 and if I lost that I would quit. I just continually built that small stack into something to where I cashed in $4,950. My only goal each time out, playing those stakes, is to crack $500 to $1,000. If I'm hitting maybe try to push it up to $1,500, but playing smart controlled bets.
Well, I hope they do. At least I'm up some money to take a shot going forward. About 12 years ago when I was at the end of my gambling days, I just always stayed until the bitter end and would dump any winnings back. Now, hopefully a little more knowledgeable and able to get away from the table since I can't afford a big loss, I am just in it to win some extra side money. In both recent sessions, I was up $1500 within 40 minutes. Obviously, I know this won't happen every time. If I should get up close to that amount again here in the next week when I plan to go again I am walking to the cage. I don't care if it's been 20 minutes or an hour and 20. Will get out while up going forward.
I see where you refer to yourself as an AP but what is your advantage? Perfect basic strategy with zero errors will still leave you at around a .5% disadvantage.
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Yes, and I assume when I say AP that means Amateur Player. Strictly a part time thing for me. I can't say that I have an advantage since I don't count. I am sure you are right on the percentage part since the casino will ultimately have the advantage in the long run. My hope is this because when I did play a lot several years ago i would say roughly 8 out of 10 sessions I would get up playing blackjack. My problem is I would stay for many hours and dump back all winnings and more. I couldn't get away from the table. Now I can. My thought is I can go in with my $300 to $400 amount and if I am hitting I am going to get out of there with $500 to $1,000 probably 8 out of 10 sessions like I described above. The occasional time or two that I don't get out of there I will lose the $300 to $400. I will minimize the losses and maximize some wins, something I never used to do.
This casino is actually where I first started counting cards in a real casino. I say "real casino" because I actually practiced at charity events that had blackjack. It was the "dealer wins all ties" variety but BJ's paid 2-1 and $1 minimum bets ($10 max)--this helped me get practice in a fake casino environment at low risk (I made $60 my first time too... apologies to the elementary school that I won money from!).
Anyways, there are definitely a number of other AP's that play here. I've even played at a table that I had the definite impression was being hit by a team, but I wasn't 100% positive. I've had Pit Boss and Dealer heat in my experience, however I don't play here much anymore. Last time I did play, the dealer made comments just to me (I was alone at the table) when I raised my bets "raises his bet with a good count..." ... "+10 count now, definitely time to raise" and so on. I wanted to just leave, but thought it would be too obvious, so I played anti-AP for a bit and then left (lowered bets in still positive count, made slightly unusual plays, talked like a ploppy). This is mainly the reason why I stopped going there, but it's maybe the 3rd or 4th best casino in the tri-state area so I go to nicers ones.
Also, when you make future posts, I suggest not to state specifically how much you bought in for, at what table limit it was, and your exact profit (your second post was a very specific number). Of course you state that you don't count, but that might be enough info for them to know who you are now if they wanted to figure that out.
Vaya con Dios...
The truth is with a $1000 win target and a $400 stop loss, you will lose the $400 about 75-80% of the time. If your numbers were right the casinos would go broke. If you were able to win $1000 80% of the time and lose $400 20%, that would imply an average result of +$720. You've admitted you have no advantage, so it should be obvious that this result is not possible. I can't say you won't get backed off (casinos are dumb) but any smart casino will welcome your action. All I can say is good luck.
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