Finding card counters in the wild.

[dalehope]

I have encountered casino staff playing at the tables at both Foxwoods and Mohegan. One of them tried to start a conversation buy I just headed for the mens room.

[Freightman]

I reject the notion that just because someone is able to count, they will be able to quickly identify a counter who is playing for longevity.

A counter, a member of this forum, recent sat down at my table. I would invite him to make general (not specific) comments on the show.

The General questions - did I look like a counter - did I get the spread - did I look natural - was I or was I not robotic to the count - was I natural putting out the big bets - how was comportment translating to how was the act - did I frequently glance at discard tray - was my manner serious or not serious at the table - did my wagers make sense to th3 co7nt - was there inconsistency to my play - would this individual peg me as a counter.

The point is that you don’t need to look like Joe Schmuck counter. Comments should they be made, should be interesting.

[CountinCanadian]

The most obvious thing was the lack of a robotic bet ramp. Bets were jumping all around, sometimes with higher bets being played at +3 than at +6 for example. Transitions between bets always seemed natural though. It was more like watching a gambler varying his bets around than a card counter following a ramp, to one who wasn't keeping count themself. As far as mannerism, far from serious. Constantly joking around, making his presence well known. As far as looking at the discard tray, only noticed one a two glances at all, between hands. The act was very smooth. There was a large spread, but the big bets seemed natural coming out.

[DoubleDownSoft21]

Last year in CA, I went to sit down to play at a table where one other player was playing multiple hands. When I went to sit down, the player said "he (me) can't play here". I looked at the dealer, and he just shrugged. I figured something was up, and there were other open tables. But later on I spotted the guy and confronted him. "WTF was that all about"? I asked him. He told me he saw me there two weeks ago and he knew I was counting. He then said "we can't have two of us at the same table."

[ZeeBabar]

Last year in CA, I went to sit down to play at a table where one other player was playing multiple hands. When I went to sit down, the player said "he (me) can't play here". I looked at the dealer, and he just shrugged. I figured something was up, and there were other open tables. But later on I spotted the guy and confronted him. "WTF was that all about"? I asked him. He told me he saw me there two weeks ago and he knew I was counting. He then said "we can't have two of us at the same table."

So what’S the problem?

[DoubleDownSoft21]

So what’S the problem?

It turned out there really wasn't, as I went to another table. But I didn't like the idea of some random player keeping me from playing. I had not been backed off at that casino. And the fact that the dealer just shrugged didn't sit well with me. Just because he hinted he was a counter doesn't mean he was any good.

[Eye of the Eagle]

A counter, a member of this forum, recent sat down at my table. I would invite him to make general (not specific) comments on the show.

The General questions - did I look like a counter - did I get the spread - did I look natural - was I or was I not robotic to the count - was I natural putting out the big bets - how was comportment translating to how was the act - did I frequently glance at discard tray - was my manner serious or not serious at the table - did my wagers make sense to th3 co7nt - was there inconsistency to my play - would this individual peg me as a counter.

The point is that you don’t need to look like Joe Schmuck counter. Comments should they be made, should be interesting.

I know one thing it wasn't you that I ID. This person was in their 30's. I have you pegged in the Senior Citizen bracket. Maybe 57 to 65.

[Freightman]

I know one thing it wasn't you that I ID. This person was in their 30's. I have you pegged in the Senior Citizen bracket. Maybe 57 to 65.

You may or may not be right regarding my age bracket. The salient point is the entertainment value I provide.

What I don’t do is...hmm I bet this at true 2, I bet that at true 3, and I bet x at true 4 etc. They’re strategies that get my bet up there which bypass traditional ramping strategies.

[Eye of the Eagle]

I would bet I am right about the age. As for the shtick that you provide anyone looking for AP'S could see through your act if they had 1/2 a brain. Maybe you have one of those super counts like Three that you can't tell us about. Tell me it isn't so.

[Freightman]

I would bet I am right about the age. As for the shtick that you provide anyone looking for AP'S could see through your act if they had 1/2 a brain. Maybe you have one of those super counts like Three that you can't tell us about. Tell me it isn't so.

You’re certainly very negative, as you’ve previously demonstrated by past behaviours. For the record, I play halves - as I’ve previously disclosed a 100 times or more. Further, my betting strategies have been hinted at in the past, and they’re recognized by very credible posters and initially presented by well known gaming mathematicians. I’ve put my own twist on the gambit.

And, just so you have something to bitch about - I’ve added some add ons without affecting the integrity of halves. Further, the strength of halves gives me the confidence to pull some of the schtick that I do.

[Eye of the Eagle]

You’re certainly very negative, as you’ve previously demonstrated by past behaviours. For the record, I play halves - as I’ve previously disclosed a 100 times or more. Further, my betting strategies have been hinted at in the past, and they’re recognized by very credible posters and initially presented by well known gaming mathematicians. I’ve put my own twist on the gambit.

And, just so you have something to bitch about - I’ve added some add ons without affecting the integrity of halves. Further, the strength of halves gives me the confidence to pull some of the schtick that I do.

Nothing to bitch about at all or am I angry.

[Freightman]

Nothing to bitch about at all or am I angry.

You tell me.

[Freightman]

Nothing to bitch about at all or am I angry.

There’s another thread going in right now, which reflects the terms of douchebag and “Pompistic”. As both phrases are indicative of your modus operandi, why don’t you look for it, participate and entertain us with your useless opinion.