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    Quote Originally Posted by Spencerb533 View Post
    I have read Professional Blackjack. The newer and the older versions. Not sure what you mean by general locale


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    Where do you live. General area. You said not USA. If it’s Europe, you’re likely missing a rule, which will negatively impact your spread and further, you would need to be updated as to what would not apply to you from Wong’s Book.

    Short notes. Do you play no hole card, European no hole card, or a hole card game,

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    Quote Originally Posted by Freightman View Post
    Where do you live. General area. You said not USA. If it’s Europe, you’re likely missing a rule, which will negatively impact your spread and further, you would need to be updated as to what would not apply to you from Wong’s Book.

    Short notes. Do you play no hole card, European no hole card, or a hole card game,
    No no. I live in the United States. I have to travel to Canada or the Bahamas. I’ve played a lot in the falls and in Windsor. Approximately 3 hours from both. I’ve only been to Atlantis once because it was a Caesars rewards trip. I have never played no hole card.


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    Why do you not want to play in the US?

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    Quote Originally Posted by 21forme View Post
    Why do you not want to play in the US?
    I am not 21 yet..


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    Not for the OP but for other pros. Will the OP not be able to win, say flat betting only on a true count of +2 or higher? Say $50 when he plays?

    Moreover, to make it simple for the OP, enter the game at TC+2, leave at anything below, a unit being $50, adding another unit for each count over +2. Start there while he reads up on stuff?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ZeeBabar View Post
    Not for the OP but for other pros. Will the OP not be able to win, say flat betting only on a true count of +2 or higher? Say $50 when he plays?

    Moreover, to make it simple for the OP, enter the game at TC+2, leave at anything below, a unit being $50, adding another unit for each count over +2. Start there while he reads up on stuff?
    Yes

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    I'm not sure why you'd be asking about other software when this message board is run by the developer of Verite Blackjack. You can configure Verite to help you understand and practice many counting systems and the appropriate betting strategies.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Spencerb533 View Post
    I am not 21 yet..


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    Many states allow 18 year olds to gamble at tribal casinos. Casinos in MI that allow 18 year olds.
    https://www.casinos18.com/states/michigan/

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    Quote Originally Posted by Spencerb533 View Post
    I am not 21 yet..
    That's a good reason. However, I believe some of the Indian casinos in your part of the country allow 18 year olds to gamble.

    Quote Originally Posted by ZeeBabar View Post
    Not for the OP but for other pros. Will the OP not be able to win, say flat betting only on a true count of +2 or higher? Say $50 when he plays?

    Moreover, to make it simple for the OP, enter the game at TC+2, leave at anything below, a unit being $50, adding another unit for each count over +2. Start there while he reads up on stuff?
    Yes, but playing that way becomes obvious pretty quickly and longevity is difficult. Also, in these Covid days, many casinos no longer allow "spectators" to linger behind a table.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Spencerb533 View Post
    I have a sizeable bankroll. By back counting I mean I stand behind tables and when the count is favorable I play. I guess that would be considered “wonging.” I can not play for a long time because I get confused and have no real bet spread.


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    If you are backcounting and entering at positive counts AND your bankroll is large enough, then FLAT BET. Sim this structure to determine EV and SD. N0 will be much smaller number of rounds. In this case, if you only play postive counts and will play about 12 rounds per shoe (6 deck, 14, 8 deck)

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    If any of this confuses you, then seek other means of building your fortune.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Spencerb533 View Post
    I can only play for 1 hour tops before my mind starts to go blank.
    Others have dealt with the bet spread, but the line I quoted makes me think you may have another issue. If you are using a balanced count, and your brain is getting tired, try using an unbalanced count (e.g. ReKO). If you find yourself getting bored and distracted - come back to us with more info about your game, and playing conditions.
    Ah you loved me as a loser, but now you're worried that I just might win
    You know the way to stop me, but you don't have the discipline - Leonard Cohen

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    Blackjack Apprenticeship

    Quote Originally Posted by Stealth View Post
    If you are backcounting and entering at positive counts AND your bankroll is large enough, then FLAT BET. Sim this structure to determine EV and SD. N0 will be much smaller number of rounds. In this case, if you only play postive counts and will play about 12 rounds per shoe (6 deck, 14, 8 deck)

    Bet ramps invite surveillance.

    If any of this confuses you, then seek other means of building your fortune.
    And op can only do 1 hr at a time. So, drive six hour round trip, 12 bets out.

    I guess get profitable if wins all 12.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by ZeeBabar View Post
    Not for the OP but for other pros. Will the OP not be able to win, say flat betting only on a true count of +2 or higher?
    No, he/she would win

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