First Post - Hi everyone

[Morphy]

Hello all,

I have been stalking this forum for quite some time as I am a brand new player. I've finally worked up the courage to make a post and introduce myself.

I started playing blackjack at home in Aug of last year and practiced several days a week for 6 months. My first time ever sitting down at a blackjack table was January of this year and have been spending the last 2 months getting all the table time I can. My plan is to play low stakes for the entire year ($5 - 2 hands of $35 or 1 spot of $$40 if I cant play 2), because I am just not quite confident to play with my entire BR. I spend a lot of time back counting because of higher table limits so I am seldom playing all.

Alright, I feel like that's a nice short and sweet intro. Back to the practice table!

[jimmybond007]

Hello, those stakes sound very similar to mine when I started out. Small bankroll and small spread. I hope you get some positive variance and start getting a boost on that bankroll. Good luck!

[Bigdaddy]

Welcome -

Don't hesitate to post your questions and experiences here. We don't bite (not sure about Moses - just kidding ).

The best way to learn is to get engaged in live play and with the Forum. You'll be challenged and you'll learn and have fun!

[ZenMaster_Flash]

" ... blackjack at home ..."

And where would that be ?

BJ is starkly different from area to area.

[Morphy]

Thanks everyone !

[Morphy]

Zenmaster
That was actually literal. I bought a little set up online and made my poor wife deal me over and over in our living room
As far as my location i am in the eastern pa area

[Ryemo]

Welcome Morphy. I think I recognize your handle from BJinfo. Keep practicing and keep building the bank. Lot of good info to be learned on these forums. Good luck.

[Morphy]

Yes sir. I have ventured out !

[Freightman]

Morphy, trusting you will "Morph" into something substantial.

[Freightman]

Morpheus "he is the one"

https://youtu.be/RWS2onQlOOE

[Morphy]

Well i wish i was that cool
But i took the name from my favorite chess player

[NotEnoughHeat]

Hello, those stakes sound very similar to mine when I started out. Small bankroll and small spread.

As with me. I get the impression a lot of us had humble beginnings. I haven't asked everyone on the site what their start looked like but I have only heard of one person on here starting with a low to medium 5 figure bankroll spreading to a $100+ top bet.

[jimmybond007]

As with me. I get the impression a lot of us had humble beginnings. I haven't asked everyone on the site what their start looked like but I have only heard of one person on here starting with a low to medium 5 figure bankroll spreading to a $100+ top bet.

My first actual session I recall waiting patiently for the count to rise. After a while It was time to place my whopping max bet of 40$. Sweating bullets and so nervous looking around making sure the phone didn't ring and was just waiting for the flamethrower to come out. I will remember it forever.