Is blackjack worth pursuing a career in?
Now consider all of the following are true. I am extremely willing to put forth any level of effort it takes to succeed. I know that I have the ability to count cards professionally, I have spent the last year preparing and if I decide to choose blackjack as a living I plan on spending another full year preparing and saving money. I have the patience and emotional stamina it takes for bad swings. I have zero doubts about myself.
What I am not certain of however is the direction blackjack is taking? Blackjack seems as though it may not be as lucrative anymore. A lot of the casinos are beginning to offer bad games, is this something that is going to spread or will there always be enough good games that it doesn�t matter? It also seems that if I were amazing at counting I would still probably get barred, how big of a problem does this really pose to a professional? Also I still worry about the old time guys that used to run the casino�s, is getting roughed up for counting still an issue? I fully understand there is still much I need to learn, however I am asking for a little guidance before I continue to invest so much of my time.
Here is my bottom line question, is it still possible/worth it to become a professional blackjack player? Thank you very much any positive advice you can offer, it is much appreciated.