Ouchez: I have a need to double ace-9 and split tens

[Ouchez]

at the proper time, aggressively, when playing in a d-10-11 only game.

It puts more money in play and gives more options in these games designed by the house to limit the options of the player. I use these moves in relation to an ace side count.

These may be called "Kamikaze" moves, but I do like to take the extra risk for the bigger return. I find these moves can also clear other players off the table and I do enjoy putting on a bit of a show, adding all the drama to these moves as I can

Any thoughts?

Ouchez.

[ET Fan]

[Ouchez]

Multi green to black.

Because of the counts involved to pull these off there is always a large bet out. In the game I play the counts swing quickly.

I think a player must do something out of the ordinary in these games with limited rules to make up for those limitations.

Regards,
Ouchez.

[Dancer]

> at the proper time, aggressively, when
> playing in a d-10-11 only game.

> It puts more money in play and gives more
> options in these games designed by the house
> to limit the options of the player. I use
> these moves in relation to an ace side
> count.

> These may be called "Kamikaze"
> moves, but I do like to take the extra risk
> for the bigger return. I find these moves
> can also clear other players off the table
> and I do enjoy putting on a bit of a show,
> adding all the drama to these moves as I can

> Any thoughts?

> Ouchez.

The collective wisdom in AP circles over the years has been to avoid these attention grabbing plays. That's the exact reason I try to make them. Not always mind you, but as you suggest, there are advantages to the outrageous plays -- especially when combined with an outrageous act.

Convince the pit you've got more money than brains, and the wilder the play, the bigger the suite.

[Sun Runner]

> The collective wisdom in AP circles over the
> years has been to avoid these attention
> grabbing plays.

Admitting crap like this, I feel like a crack addict at a twelve step meeting.

But I live to split tens! It's like my favorite play. I love it.

And I make sure the people around me love it. I never sit at third base; I'm usually never accused of stealing the dealers bust. In fact if I get a good draw, I divert the attention to third base and become that guys biggest cheer leader!

It can be a blast.

"Hi. My name is Ouchez. I split tens and double A9."

Feels good to admit it, no?

[Parker]

> at the proper time, aggressively, when
> playing in a d-10-11 only game.

> It puts more money in play and gives more
> options in these games designed by the house
> to limit the options of the player. I use
> these moves in relation to an ace side
> count.

> These may be called "Kamikaze"
> moves, but I do like to take the extra risk
> for the bigger return. I find these moves
> can also clear other players off the table
> and I do enjoy putting on a bit of a show,
> adding all the drama to these moves as I can

> Any thoughts?

I'm assuming that "at the proper time" means when the count calls for it. Nothing wrong with that.

At the right casinos, with the right act, it is possible to get away with just about anything, at least for a short time.

The act is the critical part. The most important thing is that it does not appear to be an act at all.

[John Lewis]

"I have a need to double ace-9 and split tens at the proper time, aggressively, when playing in a d-10-11 only game."

I didn't realize it was permitted to double A-9 in a d10 game. I asked a dealer in northern Nevada once if soft doubles were allowed and he told me they were not. So he was mistaken, correct?

Thanks.

[ET Fan]

... one (1) black chip, I doubt you have anything to fear. You've never actually been barred at that level, have you? I wouldn't bother with cover.

ETF

> Multi green to black.

[Ouchez]

> ... one (1) black chip, I doubt you have
> anything to fear. You've never actually been
> barred at that level, have you? I wouldn't
> bother with cover.

> ETF

you are an idiot for doing such things, part of the camo. In reality they have no clue of the great *skillz* you have developed over time.

Of course, in "Kamikaze" play, you do not fear the sting of barrings or back offs, you are willing to die for the cause, beating the evil, hated casino. I think you feel the same way.

"Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead".

Regards,
Ouchez.

[Don Schlesinger]

> I didn't realize it was permitted to double
> A-9 in a d10 game. I asked a dealer in
> northern Nevada once if soft doubles were
> allowed and he told me they were not. So he
> was mistaken, correct?

You may always double A,9, by calling the ace one. That makes the hand ten, which is permitted as a double in Northern Nevada. When the dealer said you couldn't soft double, he was obviously referring to all the other non-ten hands (such as A,5), which you may not double.

Don

[Ouchez]

[John Lewis]

We're going to Reno and Tahoe in two weeks.

If I play it (A9 v stiff) and win I'll post it.

Plus I'll split 10's if a worthwhile opportunity comes up, too (I normally don't do that.)

I think you have the right attitude.

JL

[Evesdropper]

...don't call me in the morning!