Hello All,

I’m new to AP and started play in May this year. As now I have logged 172 hours and up $1150.

There are only 2 local casinos and I have logged 110 hours. House edges are about .38% with good pen.

Local casino #1 83 hours +$9979
Local casino #2 20 hours +$2310

There are about 5 casinos with two hours drive, but the rules are not too good. House edges are about .54% with bad pen. I logged most of my rest hours in 2 of the 5 casinos and lost most of my winning there. The reason I logged a lot hours in the two casino is because I go with my AP friend and he only can play at these two casinos. I tried to avoid it now since I lost almost every trip.

My concerns/dilemma/plan.
1, I feel back off can happen any time at my local casinos. I play rated at local casino#1(I usually go on weekend and most pitboss know me). Unrated at local casinos 2. Should I stay away from the local casinos or try to play as much as possible to build my bankroll?

2, If back off happens at my local casinos. My only other option is to make weekend trip to other city that is about 5 hours away with my friend. Or I just have slow down and spend more time with family.

I use HiLo and my bankroll is 30k. I spread 25 to 300 at my local casinos with cover play(Start new shoe with 3 or 4 units bet). 10/15 to 300 or 25 to 500 at other casinos (Usually play my friend at the same table, but not team)


Thanks for your input!!