We all know about Don Johnson's recent wins in the millions.
I have changed some of the logistics of the following to protect myself.
I won about $1450 at the Riverwalk Casino in Vicksburg, MS this afternoon. I do not count. The pit boss asked if I play a lot, and I honestly answered "Recreationally - I deal myself cards at home."
(By the way: with the help of the below-mentioned book, I learned to dress a bit nicer than t-shirt (given my average bet size), relax, laugh, and celebrate more, and use more cover (e.g., taking insurance every other time the dealer shows an Ace of Diamonds).
I made several large (for me) bets. I lost three $200 bets and won one $300 bet. I made these bets in large part in the interest of cover. Also, I was able to involve and flirt with a blonde, busty (but married) waitress. I had my little basic strategy chart next to me, which I consulted often. I tipped pretty well, even the busty waitress.
I played about 80 minutes. I left the table and, for cover, played roulette for about 30 minutes. The pit boss nicely checked in with me about how roulette was going.
Ian Andersen's book "Burning the Tables in Las Vegas" (which I think is excellent) contains a diary in which he records sessions wins of $16,600 in 50 mins ($500 unit size) and $6150 in 45 mins ($300 unit size).
Andersen talks about maximizers and optimizers. If I am correct, one tries to win as much as possible without regard to cover (Don Johnson?) and the other is interested in longevity and therefore sets more modest financial goals per session and employs cover.
My question (again, I am not a counter but an Advantage Player - which I don't want to debate now please.): What might happen if I sit there for 3.5 hours varying my bet size from $25 to $75 and profiting about $4300. If they can obviously deduce that I am not counting, will they perhaps ask me to stop playing? If so, what reason could they provide me with for backing me of or barring me (not that they need to give me a reason, correct?)?
