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    The original poster here gets my nom for "post of the year."

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    Quote Originally Posted by RWM View Post
    The original poster here gets my nom for "post of the year."
    You mean the Hi-Lo vs multi-level count thread doesn't get your nomination? I guess there were too many to chose from

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    I concur. RWM is fully correct. That post is certainly at least the "post of the year."

    That post is the best that has ever appeared here, and should be made into a sticky.

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    I just wanted to say thank you for making this great post... such good advice and the Arnold speech was quite inspirational. This is definitely something everyone should read.

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    T3
    ".............If they want war they picked the wrong guy."
    Don't you mean the "right" guy?

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    Thanks for your kind feedback people! Glad you got something from it.
    Whether you believe you can or not, you're probably right.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Percy View Post
    5. Listen to Arnie (particularly rule number 4)

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    Very inspirational. Cheers.
    that is the old version, he updated his "rules" to include sleeping with the maid and fathering a love child
    ~Maria

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    Hi, Percy

    Thanks for the advice! Since you're a full-timer now, do you have any advice for longevity and avoiding back offs? Can you share something you've learned that would help longevity while still yielding a +EV?

    Also, have you seen any difference in heat between pitch and shoe games and which one is more profitable overall considering everything?

    Also, do you believe cover betting is necessary or is it just a waste of money in your opinion?

    I just finished reading "Las Vegas Blackjack Diary" and the author experienced several back offs in 8 weeks of steady play in the 1990's in Las Vegas despite his constant efforts to camo his play. It seemed to me that he put much more work (and a great deal of money!) into camo and cover than he did into game selection. For example, he would start a shoe or deck with a large bet as cover. Is that necessary?

    Despite his Herculean efforts, it seemed as if the author was wearing a sign that said COUNTER. It's like everyone knew he was counting and he was fooling himself into thinking he was hiding it well. After a few months working in a LV Strip Casino, I'd think most employees can spot a counter. They might not care much, but they know and I wonder if he was wasting his time and money...

    I am not a full-timer but I've noticed that pitch games get a lot more heat where I play and, due to their nature, reveal you as a counter MUCH more quickly than shoe games due to bet variations. No matter how you try to ACT like a typical patron (TP), your spread reveals you to anyone who is watching.

    Any thoughts? Thanks again for a GREAT post!

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    Arnold is still human.so what about all the others...Clinton, Tiger,Brad , just because they are famous ,or well known .................................

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    one of the best post i seen. not that there are not many more its great to learn thank you barney112

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    Thanks Barney for resurrecting this post - an oldie but goodie. Percy - where have you gone?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bigdaddy View Post
    Thanks Barney for resurrecting this post - an oldie but goodie. Percy - where have you gone?
    Like Albert Lowery, wouldn't take his own advice and busted out.

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    Listening to Arnie and re-reading Percy's post was inspirational. I have appreciated networking with people on this site AND one of Arnie's rules is to give back..........always give something back. I believe that despite our many differences that most on this site have contributed to other's learning this game...............i.e. gave back.
    "Women and cats will do as they please, and Men and dogs should just relax and get used to the idea" --- Robert A. Heinlein

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