True or False - Composition of Advantage

[DSchles]

You're going to have a big problem with the mentality that all you have to do is show up and pick up your money for the evening. It isn't how it works, and you're going to be very disappointed very soon. And, the concept of limiting your losses simply isn't a viable way to play.

Don

[Sundown]

Hi Don, I don't know what I've said that would indicate a mentality such as the one you described. Can you elaborate please?

If limiting losses is not a viable course of action, then what would you suggest? I mean I bring a roll with me that I'm willing to tolerate losing, however, I just feel it's better to try again the next day.

Sincerely

[DSchles]

Hi Don, I don't know what I've said that would indicate a mentality such as the one you described. Can you elaborate please?

I can't elaborate; I said what I wanted to say. Your mentioning that you're "picking up $300-$500 every time you play" is a dangerous mentality. It isn't going to last, and you have to stop thinking that way. The other night you were down $600. But, you played until you were up $300. That's just not the right way to play. Pick a time frame to play and leave when it's over--win, lose, or draw. You don't play to get even, and you don't play to limit losses; you play to play. Period. The result doesn't matter. If you can't think that way, you're going to have a problem.

Don

[Sundown]

Don, tomorrow I'm quitting my job and going to be a professional blackjack player. Sheesh if I would have said that then I could understand your sentiment. Lol

[Sundown]

Don, can you elaborate on card composition concerning advantage which is the main topic of my post?

More specifically the 1:1 ratio as described by user K_C for KO and if that composition holds true for other counting methods?

Sincerely

[Freightman]

Pick a time frame to play and leave when it's over--win, lose, or draw. You don't play to get even, and you don't play to limit losses; you play to play. Period

It’s fine to give yourself a bit of wiggle room. It’s a bit silly to quit at exactly 60 minutes when you’re in the middle of a hot shoe. Now, I do have a problem of going on these insane win streaks, in which case I have strategically quit early in order to let the critters book a loss - when the opportunity arises.

[DSchles]

It’s a bit silly to quit at exactly 60 minutes when you’re in the middle of a hot shoe.

Is that what you think I'd do? I've been playing for 49 years and never quit in the middle of a high-count shoe in my life.

Don

[Freightman]

Is that what you think I'd do? I've been playing for 49 years and never quit in the middle of a high-count shoe in my life.

Don

Don’t think you would do - more directed to OP. Mind you, I can think of 2 occasions I’ve left a hot shoe and a 3rd drastically curtailing my bet

1. Out of nowhere - sudden bad nosebleed
2. Out of nowhere - critters and more critters rush into hi limit room - all looking at me with one of them holding my rating card
3. Determined subject to confirmation (which was confirmed), all the goodies were behind the cut card - saved myself a fair amount of dough

First 2 were 10-12 years ago, 3rd about 5-6 years ago

[Freightman]

Don, why play to just play? Is there something more embedded in this rational such as if you play 100% correct and get in the required hours, the money will follow?

Sincerely

Before the grammar cops surround you - that’s rationale

[Sundown]

Thanks Freightman, you're correct. Somehow went to edit, but accidentally deleted.

Have a great night

[Freightman]

Thanks Freightman, you're correct. Somehow went to edit, but accidentally deleted.

Have a great night

You’re welcome. Rumor (Rumour for Yankees) has it that GC (Grammar Cops) are relentless in their pursuit of the grammatically challenged. Are Arf.

[Sundown]

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[Freightman]

82:18 preference for Rumour in UK.
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And for members of the British Commonwealth, as in Johnny Canucks