In light of the recent posts, I thought it would be a great time to capture some AP ground rules.

These aren't rules in that if you break them you go to jail, but more like rules for success.

I was going to add to the prior thread, but if it's deleted all comments are lost, so here goes. Please add additional advice.

1. If you find a honey hole, or a huge exploit, TELL ONLY THE PEOPLE YOU HAVE PERSONALLY VETTED. If it gets out and everyone flocks there, the casino will react and your game is gone.

2. If you know someone personally, don't give their real info to anyone. Always use their nickname. This includes info about their location, or game selection, like "MrAP I know you're in XXX state and love YYY game. Can you give me intel in the pen?"

3. If you are at a table and you realize you're with another counter leave the table. It is too easy to notice two people raising and lowering at the same time. (I know some will disagree with this rule, so I've added a codicil.)
A. If you wong in or won't leave, at least don't comment. Nothing is worse than a show off calling attention to your play. "Good timing on raising that bet!"
B. Don't try to meet them later, like asking for contact info. If you are simply DYING to hook up, post a vagueish request on a forum.

4. Trip reports are fun, but can inadvertently give out too much identifying info about you and/or the casino. Wait a bit, and blur the details.

5. If you're heading to a new area and want intel, buy CBJN. While it isn't always 100% correct, it's better than announcing your plans. "I'll be in Vegas 2/7-2/10 and want to play DD. I have a $10K bankroll, and I'll have a car. Where should I go?"

6. Vet your own contacts. If I'm reaching out to someone, I often say "So and so has met me, and will vouch for my excellent character" or something similar. Even then, if they don't reply, or they turn down my request (it happens) it's okay. I understand, because they haven't personally vetted me.

The idea with these rules is that most APs want to make as much money as they can FOR AS LONG AS THEY CAN. We need to be our own game protection and identity protection group, much like casinos.

Any other ideas?