wonging

When you wong out do u stay at the same table you were playing at and just continue to back count. Then once the count rises start playing again at the same table. Or do you move to a different table and start over? Seems to me like this kind of action would draw a lot of attention from the pit and also get the other players at the table pretty angry?

You are better off roving. Like any mercenary, you want to play dodge city with your superior enemy.

It all depends on your location, but most newbies put far, FAR too much emphasis on cover. If a place is too busy to find another table quickly, I'll just say "Can't TAKE it no mo. You guys play without me this hand," and start counting my chips. (Next hand often stretches to half a dozen hands.) Natch, if they have NMSE you need a different plan.

Of course it's suspicious. You ARE suspicious. ;-) You think you're going to count, and win, over any serious period of time, and not have anyone suspect?

Never happen.

ETF

"When you wong out do u stay at the same table you were playing at and just continue to back count. Then once the count rises start playing again at the same table. Or do you move to a different table and start over?"

"Natch, if they have NMSE you need a different plan."

Always love the prose.

Is to answer the fake cell phone call that comes in. I back away from my seat knowing that cell phones aren't allowed but keep my eye on the cards. Even if the call "ends" before the count goes up, you have justified taking a break from the action without losing your seat.

--MZ