GeorgePane
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March 2nd, 2015 at 5:41:18 AM permalink
when im betting 1-5 spread for example and am winning the pitboss comes on the table and watches how i play
it will be my first time so im gonna sweat and become red ...
how should i play? flatbet the bet he started watching ? or letting one ride? also by leaving when he watches is clear i count
Actuarial
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March 2nd, 2015 at 5:52:38 AM permalink
The pitbass probably just thinks you're the pitdrums and is awaiting your cue to count him in.
AxelWolf
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March 2nd, 2015 at 5:53:22 AM permalink
Quote: GeorgePane

when im betting 1-5 spread for example and am winning the pitboss comes on the table and watches how i play
it will be my first time so im gonna sweat and become red ...
how should i play? flatbet the bet he started watching ? or letting one ride? also by leaving when he watches is clear i count

1-5 and you're going to turn red a sweat?

unless you're betting black chips I wouldn't even be concerned.

If you act paranoid they will react 50x faster.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
chrisjs87
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March 2nd, 2015 at 6:08:21 AM permalink
Quote: GeorgePane

when im betting 1-5 spread for example and am winning the pitboss comes on the table and watches how i play
it will be my first time so im gonna sweat and become red ...
how should i play? flatbet the bet he started watching ? or letting one ride? also by leaving when he watches is clear i count



Spreading 1-5 what? Nickels? Quarters? As long as you're not spreading high value chips and siphoning thousands of dollars off the table for an extended period of time then you will likely not be noticed. The notion that the pitboss is walking around counting down every player spreading a little green is a myth. Cheaters, mistakes, high action players and player ratings are their main concerns.
GeorgePane
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March 2nd, 2015 at 6:20:25 AM permalink
1-5 10$ - 50$ spread at cortez
that place is notorious for backoffs
AcesAndEights
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March 2nd, 2015 at 6:20:59 AM permalink
One of the hardest parts of successfully counting (for me) is getting the money out when the count dictates regardless of circumstances (pit boss staring you down being one of those circumstances). Unless you are going to be camped out at one casino for hours, using cover is usually not worth it. You gotta get your chips down when you have the advantage!
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AxelWolf
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March 2nd, 2015 at 6:46:34 AM permalink
Quote: GeorgePane

1-5 10$ - 50$ spread at cortez
that place is notorious for backoffs

Why not choose a place less sweaty?
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
GeorgePane
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March 2nd, 2015 at 6:58:16 AM permalink
why not cortez with so low HE :)
sabre
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March 2nd, 2015 at 9:53:36 AM permalink
Assuming BJ pays 3:2, rules pale in comparison to pen and heat.
AxelWolf
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March 2nd, 2015 at 11:53:02 AM permalink
Quote: GeorgePane

why not cortez with so low HE :)

Because you're already anticipating heat and you will probably act accordingly. Wouldn't you want to give up some EV to be more comfortable?

I know a few guys want to be part of the El Cortez back off club, however If you're serious about APing I think that's ridiculous. Dealers and Management move around to other casinos. Possibly EC runs a promotion, who knows.

Either way, good luck.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
pew
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March 2nd, 2015 at 12:43:38 PM permalink
I play for fun but want to win if I get a good run so I do play b.s. and will bet wildly different amounts like 10-100 with no rhyme or reason and I've never had anyone notice me. Guess I look like a big fat bumpkin.
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