The choice is easy
> What is more fun? playing blackjack as a gambler where sometimes
> i walk away a big winner and other times not. Or counting cards
> where i don't mind the up and down swings and only look for my
> 1.5% gain.
The swings are going to be large whether you count cards or not. Either way you will have long losing streaks and big winning streaks. If you�re going to put yourself through all of that, you might as well be playing with a 1.5% advantage instead of the 1.5% disadvantage of a progression gambler. It may not make much difference in the short run but at least you are giving yourself the best chances of winning.
> I have put a lot into learning how to count and play blackjack for
> a year now and I geuss because my limited bank roll I think i am
> better off gambling aggressivly and hoping to ride the wave of
> varience as it goes up. The result of this would send me home
> either broke or with a phat wad of cash.
If you are under-bankrolled you should not be gambling at all, AP or otherwise. However, there is nothing wrong with a �hail mary� approach to card counting as long as you understand the consequences and are comfortable with your ROR. Just don�t tell anyone I told you that! =)
> I am curios to know how many people actually succeed in counting
> and what they go through to find and play games worth the time
> these days.
There are some amazing games out there. Advantages of 3%-12% are out there if you know when and where to look. I�ve stumbled across a few of these in my days, and I�m sure there are twice as many more that I have missed. The only way to find them is to keep looking and be prepared when you find them.
> With what I have seen at casinoes around me, I am wondering if a
> counter turning over a consistent profit still exists.
The casinos near me are also worthless. I would suggest that instead of taking a do-or-die approach at a terrible game that you find a good game and take a more reasonable shot at it. Your bankroll will thank you for it.
> That is all for now...my bong is lonley.
Your bong will be even more lonely if you blow all your money at a crappy casino.
-Sonny-