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Who on here can count cards at a Casino?
Posted on 9/18/13 at 6:49 pm
Posted on 9/18/13 at 6:49 pm
I've been practicing for awhile and tried it the last 3 times I've gone to the casino. I've walked out well ahead 2 of the 3 times (bought in for 40 bucks both times, played 5 dollar minimum until deck was favorable, and first time came out 75 ahead and the 2nd came out 150 up. Played for about 1 1/2 hours. The other time I was a little drunk and couldn't keep the count straight, ended up losing about 35 bucks.
It does seem to work though if you play strictly by basic strategy and keep a high/low count...amp up the bets when the deck is in your favor
It does seem to work though if you play strictly by basic strategy and keep a high/low count...amp up the bets when the deck is in your favor
Posted on 9/18/13 at 6:53 pm to deltaland
My ex works at a casino and is the "eye in the sky". Part of their training is learning how to count cards so they can catch you counting cards. 
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Posted on 9/18/13 at 6:54 pm to deltaland
quote:My granddad taught me how. Still do it when I get bored, or as a drunken party trick.
Who on here can count cards
quote:Never done it at a casino
at a Casino
Posted on 9/18/13 at 7:00 pm to The Nino
If you want to win a little money at a drunk party, take red casino dice with you. Bet people that you'll roll a 7. Prior to party..put dice with 7 facing up in a metal tray and put it in the oven at 250 degrees for 10 minutes. It will barely melt the inside without warping it and it'll hit 7 approx. 3 or 4 times out of every 5 rolls.
Posted on 9/18/13 at 7:01 pm to deltaland
Have with some success when I first start playing, but when I play blackjack I usually sit there for 8+ hours and am drunk as shite.
Posted on 9/18/13 at 7:01 pm to BluegrassBelle
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My ex works at a casino and is the "eye in the sky". Part of their training is learning how to count cards so they can catch you counting cards.
Yea that's the hard part to beat at a casino. You have to be able to count without being obvious...can't zone out. Gotta have a few drinks and be sociable while keeping one eye on the cards. When the deck gets how, win a couple hands before upping your bets so you can justify it if they happen to question you. Say, well I won a couple so I thought I'd bet more and just simply play "stupid".
Posted on 9/18/13 at 7:03 pm to deltaland
quote:I rather not screw over my friends...or their friends
If you want to win a little money at a drunk party, take red casino dice with you. Bet people that you'll roll a 7. Prior to party..put dice with 7 facing up in a metal tray and put it in the oven at 250 degrees for 10 minutes. It will barely melt the inside without warping it and it'll hit 7 approx. 3 or 4 times out of every 5 rolls.
Posted on 9/18/13 at 7:04 pm to The Nino
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I rather not screw over my friends...or their friends
I wouldn't either. I was talking like big parties where you can pick out the drunk egotistical idiot that nobody knows
Posted on 9/18/13 at 7:06 pm to blzr
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but when I play blackjack I usually sit there for 8+ hours and am drunk as shite.
I've done that too many times. Walk outside and it be daylight when you got there at 11 pm.
Usually sleep isn't the only thing I lose in these instances
Posted on 9/18/13 at 7:09 pm to The Nino
Counting cards is one of the best things to ever happen to casinos. Tons of people think they can do it and end up loosing. I am not insinuating that you cant count cards, but most cant.
I stay too wasted at the casinos to attempt anything like counting cards. I normally just sit at the blackjack table and try to play by the rules. Sometimes I win a little and sometimes I loose a little.
I stay too wasted at the casinos to attempt anything like counting cards. I normally just sit at the blackjack table and try to play by the rules. Sometimes I win a little and sometimes I loose a little.
Posted on 9/18/13 at 7:16 pm to RhinoGuy
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Tons of people think they can do it and end up loosing
The actual count isn't hard. It is the other things like not being obvious, understanding how basic strategy works and the fact that counting cards doesn't guarantee you'll win...it just tells you when the odds are more in your favor.
You also must be willing to sit for hours, as it may take 3+ hours of going up a little or down a little before the deck gets hot and you can make your move.
Posted on 9/18/13 at 7:24 pm to deltaland
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Walk outside and it be daylight when you got there at 11 pm.
Yep, afterwards I'm usually not tired and just want to go play craps if there's action or baccarat. You're making me want to go back bastard.
Posted on 9/18/13 at 7:33 pm to deltaland
I'm pretty sure I don't want Lawrence Fishburne taking me out back for a beat down.
Posted on 9/18/13 at 8:02 pm to BluegrassBelle
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Part of their training is learning how to count cards so they can catch you counting cards.
How do they catch you counting? Do they watch for people with their socks and shoes off?
Posted on 9/18/13 at 11:15 pm to deltaland
ithought you just count face cards and 10s. and cards under 5. something like a + for a face card, a- for a low card. when you get enough +s you bet one way, -s you bet another way.
Posted on 9/19/13 at 12:08 am to East Coast Band
Cards 2 through 6 you add +1. 10 through ace add -1. 7,8,9 are neutral. A high plus count (+4 per deck of cards) means odds are more in your favor. The higher the count, the better the odds.
If playing with a 6 deck shoe, simply divide your count by approx. how many decks are left in the shoe
If playing with a 6 deck shoe, simply divide your count by approx. how many decks are left in the shoe
Posted on 9/19/13 at 12:50 am to deltaland
I could until the reprogramming.
Now I'm all...
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the national security administration, and to the republic in its hands, one nation under thumb,incarcerated,with liberty and justice for none.
God bless the USA.
Now I'm all...
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the national security administration, and to the republic in its hands, one nation under thumb,incarcerated,with liberty and justice for none.
God bless the USA.
Posted on 9/19/13 at 12:02 pm to deltaland
deltaland
quote:BlugrassBelle
I've been practicing for awhile and tried it the last 3 times I've gone to the casino.
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My ex works at a casino and is the "eye in the sky". Part of their training is learning how to count cards so they can catch you counting cards.
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