I can go Both Ways.....
But always prefer a GOOD BJ over POKE-Her, oops, I mean POKER, most any day. Some comparisons:
BLACKJACK:
1. Large Bankroll required.
2. Lots of skill and practice required. Failure to stay in shape (i.e., practice) often requires many hours, if not days, to "get back in shape".
3. Luck not operant for long-term. Only SKILL and PRACTICE gets the Big $$$.
4. Most succesful players have at least a 4-year college degree.
5. Most BJ Players do not want recognition.
6. Hats discouraged (CC tell).
7. Sunglasses discouraged (CC tell).
8. Must like the "solo" lifestyle...a "lone wolf" if you will.
9. Must like to eat alone, spend holiday's alone, etc. Group
behavior speeds exit from the game...only a trusted few who have passed multiple tiers of screening must ever know you are a CC'er.
10. If you make good plays that "look bad", other Players will HATE you, and eventually, the Casino will HATE you.
11. Calls "The Flop" the place he/she stays, in order to keep
expenses down.
12. "4th Street" is the "back-way" to get to the WESTERN.
13. Will probably vote, and probably Republican.
POKER
1. Large Bankroll required.
2. Some skill and practice needed; eventually can learn to play by just playing, though MUCH cheaper to read a few books. If away from the game for a while, just read 1-2 page(s) is most any Poker book to refresh your memory...DO NOT CALL with less than 9-9, 2 straight connectors, 2-to-a-flush, etc.
3. Even at high skill levels, the Big $ require LUCK!
4. Most successful players have a GED.
5. Most successful players want to be on TV.
6. Most successful players wear hats.
7. Most successful players wear sunglasses.
8. Must love to be around people, especially people who do not like you. Everyday is a Holiday!.....You're on DISABILITY!
9. Only eat with others, usually at (AND ON) the Poker table, causing disgust to the lone BJ player who happens to be "SLUMMING".
10. If you make BAD plays that ARE BAD, the other Players will love you! The Casino does not care if you are good or bad...like a stockbroker, they GRIND you either way.
11. Cannot Vote...."Trumped-up" Felony conviction 12 years ago prohibits same.
12. "The Flop" is a turn of cards.
13. "4th Street" is a turn of a card.
AND FINALLY:
---BLACKJACK...T:T Ratio < One.
---POKER.......T:T Ratio > One.
"T:T Ratio???".......TATTOO to TEETH!
GRIN (not Toothless, by the way).
phantom007.