Beginner game and spread selection

[Meistro123]

I can't lower the bet size as 10 is the smallest I would be able to bet.

Sure you can, you just lower the amount you bet when you raise your bet.

[NB10]

Sure you can, you just lower the amount you bet when you raise your bet.

If I understand you correctly, this would effectively lower the spread by increasing the TC at which the max bet is put out e.g. if I normally would put it out at TC 5, a slower ramp might increase this to TC 8 or higher, which happens much less. I guess that whether the game remains beatable would only be able to be determined through simulations like you said. I'm not sure if my interpretation is correct.

[SpikeBJ]

This will get ripped by most other posters.
1. Don't sit at 3rd base your first few times.
2. Play at a crowded table. Gives you more time to get your shit together each hand.
3. Practice your counting without sitting down.
4. Wong in for $30 @ +2 , and use a reasonable ramp.
5. Don't wong out until -1.
6. Don't split 10's your first few sessions.
7. When count is less than +2 play like a ploppy; use a $10, $15, $20 parlay. This gets them used to seeing regular betting changes. And in a choppy game your average bet drops closer to 5 even though your betting 10. At times your ploppy 3 streak betting will roll right into your count based betting.
8. Use ploppy words: gut, feeling lucky/unlucky, streak, voodoo, BJ gods, my god look at all the big/little cards on the table.
9. Have fun and socialize.
10. Over a few sessions slowly modify your behavior as your confidence and skill increases.
11. OK. I am ready to take my forum beating.

[ferenc11]

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[SpikeBJ]

[quote=ferenc11;233297]12. Subscribe! (It is worth...)[/quote
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[ZenMaster_Flash]

[quote=SpikeBJ;233296]
"Don't split aces your first few sessions."[/quote]

Ill-advised as some of the points are,
this idea is costly and self-defeating.

[SpikeBJ]

Ill-advised as some of the points are,

lol. Oops meant splitting 10s not aces (age related error). That's how I started, but I am a recreational AP, not a pro. Wasn't looking for most EV, just my way of feeling comfortable counting the first handful of times. The reason I mention 10s, is because with everything new I didn't want table action to stop while all the other players questioned me and the dealer yells splitting 10s after asking if I am sure.

[COBeardown95]

This will get ripped by most other posters.

9. Have fun and socialize.

I would put this at the top. Winning and fun go hand in hand especially if you are a recreational player.

[COBeardown95]

I've been practicing with a 1-12 spread - would you recommend using this large a spread given it would be my first time playing (again my thinking is that lower spread would reduce the downside risk while I get used to playing live, but may make the game unprofitable)?

The spread seems a bit high. Seems better to "test the waters" heatwise before increasing the betting spreads. You could also spread to multiple hands.

Of course, this all depends on the size of your bankroll, and as has been said elsewhere in these forums your bankroll is too small.

[ZeeBabar]

Of course, this all depends on the size of your bankroll, and as has been said elsewhere in these forums your bankroll is too small.[/QUOTE]

But you just caaaant wait no more!!

[Three]

But you just caaaant wait no more!!

That is a costly attitude.

[NB10]

That is a costly attitude.

Can you email me at [email protected]?

[Scuba]

The perfect is the enemy of the good.