Last weekend I had the distinct and rare privilege of playing at the same table as a "professional" blackjack player. He announced as soon as he sat down that he was a "professional, so sometimes the way I play doesn't make sense or pisses people off, just so everyone knows".
1) He had been standing behind the table for 1/2 a shoe (8d), and sat down around TC -1
2) He played table min for about 5 hands, then announced that we were all wasting our time with this shoe (TC was up to 2 when he "wonged" out)
3) Stood on 8-8 vs 6, saying only idiots would split 8s against a 6, since the dealer surely had a 10 underneath (dealer had a 9 and busted)
After the esteemed pro left, I mentioned to the pit guy "I thought casinos didnt allow professional gamblers to play" His answer? "We don't, but that guy can play all day as far as Im concerned"
I just wanted to share my exhilaration at breathing the same rarified air as a genuine pro, and feel so so lucky to have been able to sit at the same table. I just hope I dont get flyered, having been seen talking with him and all
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