BJG-007, please explain how you know a 'well known team' came to town. I have played NY & PA for many years and have identified people as counters, but never saw a 'team'. I also know a blatant counter from Canada that would sit out negative counts etc. In NY, he was backed off eventually. I have not seen a back off in PA or WV (Wheeling in the day), maybe towards Philly they have?
There are spotters and big betters. And there are followers with the alphas. The surveillance teams are clearly following the two alphas. And ideally the spotters don't bet in high count, they just play occasionally but occupied the seats. Once the alpha seated, the followers took all the seats so the table is full. And when the count is juicy, any one but alpha just bets occasionally.
Last edited by BJGenius007; 06-30-2019 at 03:53 AM.
I've been to the Meadows many times. Good games, but I wouldn't say the best in the US. I've found penetration to be somewhat dealer dependent anywhere from 4.5/6 to 5.25/6. Most are in the 5/6 range - good, but not great. You have to be careful on which table you choose. Even though they attempt to use a notch on most tables, the pen still varies.
I've spread fairly politely there (usually in the $10 to 2x$75 or 2x100 range) and never had any issues. As one poster noted, they do manage to full. Most tables are crowded at the $10 and $15 min levels, but it opens up more at the $25 level. Very smokey (your clothes will stink) and they keep it freezing in there. Same oldies music track every time I go. Good 60s and 70s rock, etc. Bottom line - It's worth a stop on your way through PA, but better games in Philly.
Also, I second the comment that the Lady Luck casino at Nemacolin Resort in Farmington, PA is not worth the trip. Only a couple BJ tables and mostly 4.5/6 pen.
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