BJ_Fan

Hole card rule
Actually it depends on where you are playing. The general rule is for the dealer to check under a "10" before playing but at the Coast casinos (Orleans, Gold Coast, Suncoast and Barbary Coast), the dealer does not look if a "10"…

Comment by BJ_Fan July 2004 permalink
New to the board, and a couple observations.
I have the KO book and the strategy looks pretty easy. You can just learn the count first, then progress to indexes and finally adjust betting based on the count. It is nice that you don't have to adjust to a true count, especially if you…

Comment by BJ_Fan January 2004 permalink
Top Overall & Difficult Mode Score
I don't understand how someone could hit the buttons that quick either. Sorry, can't help ya.

Comment by BJ_Fan January 2004 permalink
Cash in chips, or bring them home?
I don't see any downside. If anything, buying in with chips rather than cash shows you are a repeat customer which may help you with comps, etc. I always bring my chips home and just "color down" when I go back to the casino. Nobod…

Comment by BJ_Fan January 2004 permalink
house rules at vegas casinos
Zebra, The site you need is www.trackjack.com. $20 for 3 months or $50 for a year. http://www.customstrategycards.com/rules_lvs_D.htm is a free list of Vegas strip rules but it's from Sept 2002 so ya know the info isn't very good anym…

Comment by BJ_Fan January 2004 permalink
more noob questions
Mad Pencil-The only thing I can add is even after you have BS memorized, still carry a basic strategy chart with you. I've had BS memorized for over a year and there's still the odd time when I'll brain fart and be like "what am…

Comment by BJ_Fan December 2003 permalink
Question About 8 Decks Play
The advantage comes from seeing more cards. That way, if the shoe is really positive, there's more cards coming out before the next shuffle and a greater chance of making some serious $$$ off the shoe.

Comment by BJ_Fan December 2003 permalink
What's Spanish 21?
The typical HA for Spanish 21 is just under 1% (and that's playing perfect BS) which is pretty lousy.

Comment by BJ_Fan October 2003 permalink
Superstition
Seriously. I've seen a few people in Las Vegas with them. And it does provide a good cover not to mention helps you remember a tough play after 6 hours at the tables...not that I've ever done that :wink: :wink: :wink:

Comment by BJ_Fan October 2003 permalink
Superstition
I'm not sure if this counts as a superstition or not but I have a little dragon I keep on the table when I play. It's sometimes a good conversation piece and the pit bosses love to check it out. I can judge how cool a dealer is by whethe…

Comment by BJ_Fan October 2003 permalink
seek the truth? post any method of advantage....
Drew- You will certainly find a good number of progression players here including Walter Thomason author of Twenty-First Century Blackjack. I admit I haven't used Walter's progression in real life yet (got his book after my last gambling…

Comment by BJ_Fan October 2003 permalink
Blackjack tournament play
Check out www.bjinsider.com. They have some good info about blackjack tournaments and have a monthly newsletter with lots of good interviews, updates on play-ability of tables and other features. www.casinocitytimes.com has articles on all sorts o…

Comment by BJ_Fan October 2003 permalink
High scores
Not sure how people get 50+ but my 40 was by hitting the mouse really quickly and having lots of "hit" hands (rather than split or double) so I didn't have to move the mouse too much.

Comment by BJ_Fan October 2003 permalink
I'm 21 & going on my first Las Vegas trip! Can you pros
Hey Shade, First off Happy Birthday. Welcome to the fabulous world of blackjack :D My best advice would be don't drink too much. The more you drink, the less attention you pay to the cards and the more you lose. Have maybe one or two drin…

Comment by BJ_Fan October 2003 permalink
basic strategy variations
I believe the problem is the number of decks being used and the specific rules for the game a person is playing. Hitting 12 v. 3 would be proper for any game. I don't think you should trust the source that says stand. Double A/8 v. 6 is corr…

Comment by BJ_Fan September 2003 permalink
007/Dahl's Progression
Buffarino said:[quote=Grifter]Enough "talk" - I'm flyin' out of here tomorrow morning to play blackjack for three days.....life is good. Regards.....Grifter You suck, Grifter. I'm jealous... 8) I'll be at home this…

Comment by BJ_Fan September 2003 permalink
Heredity or environment?
I started playing blackjack on a family vacation to Atlantic City on a family vacation and loved it. My entire family gambles and we take semi-annual vacations to Las Vegas for a week of decadance :wink: I think environment influences a persons at…

Comment by BJ_Fan September 2003 permalink
Thomason progression
Todd: I definitely agree with midnite. Know basic strategy: exactly, totally, automatically. Play the blackjack game on this site. You'd need to alter your rules a bit as the site allows double any 2 and double after split. The proper basi…

Comment by BJ_Fan September 2003 permalink
Thomason progression
Brett, My favorite must have for blackjack is the attached link: http://www.blackjackinfo.com/bjbse.php This will provide you with correct basic strategy for any rules. Memorize whatever rules you play the most first and then work on the alterati…

Comment by BJ_Fan September 2003 permalink
Progression player barred from play
On the plus side...this shows that a progressive bettor can make money playing blackjack.

Comment by BJ_Fan September 2003 permalink
Why does progression work?
There are quite a few progression players that read this site and yes, we believe in the validity of progressions. I agree that progressions work because your bet is higher when the count is high but if you want to read a good book on progressions …

Comment by BJ_Fan September 2003 permalink
Pair Spiting Strategy
I haven't tried "selling one of my cards" and don't think I would unless I had been playing with the same group of people for hours and had built up a rapport. I don't think many would appreciate or even understand what you…

Comment by BJ_Fan September 2003 permalink
Late Surrender
I think late surrender would be an excellent addition.

Comment by BJ_Fan September 2003 permalink
BJ rules for LV casinos?
Another site is http://www.customstrategycards.com/rules_lvs_N.htm The information is from 2002 but I think it's the best you can get for free. Signing up on http://www.trackjack.com/public/ordering.html will get you current conditions but it …

Comment by BJ_Fan September 2003 permalink
When to quit
Go to the old forum archive...about 15 posts down Jedi listed some key points. The Dahl progression as well as other progressions is listed. He also included other "gems" that every BJ player should know :wink: :wink: :wink:

Comment by BJ_Fan August 2003 permalink
Dealer error...how should it be handled?
How to handle dealer errors? Only play at tables with Mindplay machines. Then there won't be any errors, right? :D :D :D I usually point out the error and more often than not, the dealer appreciates it (or at least acts like he/she does).…

Comment by BJ_Fan August 2003 permalink
Latest technology to identify card counters
I don't understand how this would work. There's only about 25 different "popular" card-counting methods and I'm sure some counters have their own created methods. How could the software determine which method a person is u…

Comment by BJ_Fan August 2003 permalink
Gamblers Jamboree in Tunica
Bug - To save you some time (and not be accused of making you research stuff yourself) Tunica is in Mississippi. Just kidding. Here's a link for ya: http://www.tunica-ms.com/ :wink: :wink: :wink: 8) 8) 8) :wink: :wink: :wink:

Comment by BJ_Fan August 2003 permalink
blackjack machines
Come on boxalot. Don't leave us hanging...

Comment by BJ_Fan August 2003 permalink
comps
I like your logic :wink: :wink: :wink:

Comment by BJ_Fan August 2003 permalink

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