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Mandaboo

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Oct 30, 2019, 12:27:14 PM

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10$ min 80$ max
Made so many mistakes.
Lost the count, got flustered and made a couple playing errors.
Its harder in the casino than at home for sure.
I had lots of fun, came out on the positive side through sheer luck.
My respect for you guys who can do this with such ease has increased.

Al Rogers

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Oct 30, 2019, 6:37:47 PM

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It gets easier. Continue to practice and learn. Read, read, read. If you are female, you have a huge advantage because of the pigheadedness of most casino folks. Don't be afraid to use your natural advantage.

A very successful advantage player and Green Chip member once wrote the following advice for new players:

... you should read every good book out there right from Beat the Dealer to all of Stanford Wong's books, Arnold Snyder's books, Don Schlesinger's books, Norm Wattenberger’s Modern Blackjack and of course James Grosjean’s Beyond Counting. You should also get all of Norm's software. The technical knowledge will be very valuable in fine-tuning your game along the way and also help how you approach other games.

Dog Hand

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Nov 1, 2019, 7:31:04 AM

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Mandaboo,

Congratulations on your successful initiation to card counting!

As Al wisely indicated above, it does indeed become easier with practice. Soon you'll be fondly reminiscing about your "early days".

Keep up the good work!

Dog Hand

Mandaboo

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Nov 1, 2019, 9:48:13 AM

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I read Knockout BJ, and I am starting the Ed Thorpe Book today.
Its very old I had to buy it second hand.
Thank you for the kind words and encouragement.

Don Schlesinger

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Nov 1, 2019, 11:54:22 AM

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I read Knockout BJ, and I am starting the Ed Thorpe Book today.
Its very old I had to buy it second hand.
Thank you for the kind words and encouragement.

by: Mandaboo

Reading Thorp's book will give you historical perspective on the whole concept of card counting, but be forewarned that, if it isn't the revised edition with the Hi-Lo count by Julian Braun, you aren't going to find much useful information for actually using a modern-day count system.

Don

Mandaboo

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Nov 1, 2019, 3:08:52 PM

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I read Knockout BJ, and I am starting the Ed Thorpe Book today.
Its very old I had to buy it second hand.
Thank you for the kind words and encouragement.

by: Mandaboo

Reading Thorp's book will give you historical perspective on the whole concept of card counting, but be forewarned that, if it isn't the revised edition with the Hi-Lo count by Julian Braun, you aren't going to find much useful information for actually using a modern-day count system.

Don

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Don Schlesinger commented on my post!!!!! I have been touched by BlackJack Royalty!!!! Made my week! Thank you Mr. Schlesinger

Don Schlesinger

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Nov 1, 2019, 4:51:00 PM

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I read Knockout BJ, and I am starting the Ed Thorpe Book today.
Its very old I had to buy it second hand.
Thank you for the kind words and encouragement.

by: Mandaboo

Reading Thorp's book will give you historical perspective on the whole concept of card counting, but be forewarned that, if it isn't the revised edition with the Hi-Lo count by Julian Braun, you aren't going to find much useful information for actually using a modern-day count system.

Don

by: Don Schlesinger

Don Schlesinger commented on my post!!!!! I have been touched by BlackJack Royalty!!!! Made my week! Thank you Mr. Schlesinger

by: Mandaboo

Ha! You're quite welcome. I'm pretty accessible here, so as you post more questions, you're likely to hear from me more than once.

Don

Al Rogers

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Nov 4, 2019, 12:35:58 PM

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Add to the reading list:

The 21st-Century Card Counter: The Pros’ Approach to Beating Blackjack, by Colin Jones

The Stereotypical Card Counter

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Nov 7, 2019, 10:03:24 PM

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As far as playing mistakes are concerned, I had the luxury of having many years of practicing my skills thoroughly at home before playing for real. It's amazing what you learn when doing it for real.

Don Schlesinger

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Dec 30, 2020, 12:45:21 PM

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I wonder how did you realize that you made a lot of mistakes during your first time in a casino? I remember when I played in a casino for the first time, I just lost some money. I did it easily without even remembering how I managed to lose 100$ in the first hour of gambling. I know a few professional players that gamble for a living, but it took them years of practice. I wonder what they do now because a lot of casinos are closed or work for limited hours. Now, I gamble only online, and I found a few apps where I can gamble and the most important cash-out.

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Kensuke

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Apr 14, 2021, 1:04:06 PM

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I guess with have all done that

snapper

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Apr 19, 2021, 9:54:28 AM

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I read Knockout BJ, and I am starting the Ed Thorpe Book today.
Its very old I had to buy it second hand.
Thank you for the kind words and encouragement.

by: Mandaboo

Reading Thorp's book will give you historical perspective on the whole concept of card counting, but be forewarned that, if it isn't the revised edition with the Hi-Lo count by Julian Braun, you aren't going to find much useful information for actually using a modern-day count system.

Don

by: Don Schlesinger

Don Schlesinger commented on my post!!!!! I have been touched by BlackJack Royalty!!!! Made my week! Thank you Mr. Schlesinger

by: Mandaboo

Mandaboo; I didn't want Al Rogers aka LVBear to have his feelings hurt by your inadvertent omission of recognizing him as AP Royalty. (sarcasm intended on the hurt feelings part Mandaboo) You should always pay attention to Al's remarks. Good luck.

Excalibur

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Apr 26, 2021, 10:31:12 AM

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well done on your first visit - Our casinos are still closed in the UK - been practising Basic Strategy on and off since 1st lockdown - Also reading '' Fred Renzeys '' Blackjack bluebook II - The KISS card count is easy to learn also - Think I'll just stick to BS when i have my first game and input the counting later on

SaraSoller

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Jun 3, 2021, 11:52:43 AM

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Wow, first experience is great, congratulations)

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