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    Quote Originally Posted by ZenMaster_Flash View Post
    So ...
    How goes it at Lago?

    Rivers
    in Schenectady contributes BJ players to O.S.N.
    and takes counter-measures against Card Counters.

    Things are good!!!


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    Quote Originally Posted by RCJH View Post
    If you can't avoid the ploppies joining you, try this. Start with 2x30, until you lose one bet. Then drop a hand, and play minimum until the count warrants it. (This "saves your spot" in ploppie-speak.)

    RCJH, the player is not playing NMSE tables, so your above suggestion is wrong, in that it will not in fact save his second spot. I would like to add, why drop a spot when you lose a hand without considering the true count at that point?

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    Quote Originally Posted by MWRIGHT13146 View Post
    I'm using Hi/Lo for counting system and use deviation.

    I hope the one deviation you use is insurance, of course at the right time.

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    MWRIGHT13146,


    "Del Lago Casino" is easily reachable for me.
    Can you describe the BJ conditions for us?
    Please also include Spanish21 games.
    What about their Video Poker machines?
    Craps? Do the tables offer 10X Odds.

    Do you have any contact info to share with me?

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    Quote Originally Posted by BoSox View Post
    RCJH, the player is not playing NMSE tables, so your above suggestion is wrong, in that it will not in fact save his second spot. I would like to add, why drop a spot when you lose a hand without considering the true count at that point?
    True, it won't officially save a spot.
    But ploppies play by some kind of strange unwritten code of honor that once you play a spot, it is your spot. The OP was talking about how to keep people off his table. I suggested "marking his territory" in much the same way a dog will piss on a tree.
    You are correct, he should consider the TC before dropping his hand. He only has a $3K bankroll, so it's doubtful that he'll be in a position to ramp after only a few hands. It is possible, but doubtful.


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    Quote Originally Posted by ZenMaster_Flash View Post

    MWRIGHT13146,


    "Del Lago Casino" is easily reachable for me.
    Can you describe the BJ conditions for us?
    Please also include Spanish21 games.
    What about their Video Poker machines?
    Craps? Do the tables offer 10X Odds.

    Do you have any contact info to share with me?
    BJ is 3-2 with 1 or less deck penetration. The thing with BJ is they don't have many tables open at slow hours. Only 3-4 tables.
    I don't play anything but BJ so I can't give you any info on the other games. They do have Spanish 21 and many craps tables.
    If you ever decide to goto Del Lago let me know and we can meet up.


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    Quote Originally Posted by T13146;22MWRIGH2270
    I live in upstate NY. There's no smoking inside any buildings let alone a casino. This is a brand new casino. Just opened February 1st so there isn't any "regulars" yet. Unless you count me who's there every day!!

    MWRIGHT, you need to ask yourself why the casino will allow you to play blackjack every day? Please be honest, and ask yourself can you generate any positive earnings starting a shoe with two times $30 dollars and have a max bet of $60 dollars? Short term you could be up a few bucks, but the result is meaningless. At best you are just spinning your wheels like a hamster in a cage, wasting your time to break even. You are still over betting your roll using a spread that is more suited for only wonging into and out of games, and exposing yourself as a knowledgeable but underfunded player. When the day comes when for any reason you have the funds to spread appropriately, the casino that now welcomes you with open arms is not only going to quickly shut you off, but quite possibly spread your name all over the place. I recommend you get your blackjack education practicing at home, and stop spinning your wheels.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MWRIGHT13146 View Post
    "If you ever decide to go to Del Lago let me know and we can meet up."

    Yes. I am thinking of going early this week. However, your description of the
    available BJ games is insufficient. Does the dealer stand or hit on Soft 17?
    Are these 8 deck games? Is there a High Limit room/pit? Can you split to
    3 or 4 hands? Do they require 2 X minimum bets to play 2 hands? Are there
    5 or 6 or 7 betting spots per tables?

    As a semi-retired veteran Pro BJ Player; unlike most, I spend an enormous
    amount of time meeting wannabee A.P.'s in casinos (and my home) to mentor
    them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ZenMaster_Flash View Post

    As a semi-retired veteran Pro BJ Player; unlike most, I spend an enormous
    amount of time meeting wannabee A.P.'s in casinos (and my home) to mentor
    them.
    In casinos? Not wise.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Freightman View Post
    "In casinos? Not wise."
    My suite (in casino hotels)

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    Electronically monitored? Ugh!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jabberwocky View Post
    Electronically monitored? Ugh!
    Yes. I think you should always assume they are monitoring you if you are on casinos grounds. Better safe than sorry.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ZenMaster_Flash View Post

    MWRIGHT13146,


    "Del Lago Casino" is easily reachable for me.
    Can you describe the BJ conditions for us?
    Please also include Spanish21 games.
    What about their Video Poker machines?
    Craps? Do the tables offer 10X Odds.

    Do you have any contact info to share with me?
    Craps is max bet $2k and Allow 10x odds up to 6K


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