How to make a million dollars playing Blackjack!
Quote: jjjooogggQuote: billryanQuote: darkozQuote: TigerWuThat's $50,000 a year, for 20 years. That's nothing to sneeze at. It's more money than I've ever made in a year. One person can live fairly comfortably on $50k a year almost anywhere in the country. In a LCOL area, you could probably even raise a family on that.
Almost anywhere is correct
Average NYC rent is $2000 now for 2 bedroom apt.
That's $24,000 a year in rent WITHOUT utilities
That leaves $26,000 BEFORE TAXES.
You will probably find yourself living on about $500 a month after all is said and done
Unless one does something radical, like take in a roommate or have a partner who works. If one can't afford a two bedroom, there is a thing called a studio apartment. There are a couple million New Yorkers managing without making 50K. Most don't have a pension plan or company health insurance.
Even the studios in Austin are high. Rent has increased twice as fast as inflation within the last 30 years. Groceries, I think has gone beyond double.
But 50K is more than what most probably make. Cops and high school teachers make 40k/ year. It is alot more than min wage at 7.50 which equates to 15k / year. I feel like I own slaves with a restaurant. I'm ready to quit the restaurant after my parents die. I will probably continue AC for the rest of my life, part time.
Average cop makes $65k. I googled it. If you are a 'detective' average over $80k. The elementary school teachers in my community average over $60k. If you are a teacher or cop making $40k, MOVE!
Quote: SOOPOO
Average cop makes $65k. I googled it. If you are a 'detective' average over $80k. The elementary school teachers in my community average over $60k. If you are a teacher or cop making $40k, MOVE!
That is my biggest gripe with people. They generally refuse to move to where the jobs are available but continue to bitch about no jobs or low pay. In this day I still find it amazing that 70% of people stay within 30 miles of where they grew up. Travel is so easy and inexpensive now, just go where the jobs are.
Quote: DRichThat is my biggest gripe with people. They generally refuse to move to where the jobs are available but continue to bitch about no jobs or low pay. In this day I still find it amazing that 70% of people stay within 30 miles of where they grew up. Travel is so easy and inexpensive now, just go where the jobs are.
People are the biggest problem to security
It's not so cut and dry "go where the money is". If that was the driving factor....under 50k's would all relocate to the Dakotas and work the oil industry and make 6 figures.
"Just go"....isn't so cut and dry.
Quote: SOOPOOQuote: jjjooogggQuote: billryanQuote: darkozQuote: TigerWuThat's $50,000 a year, for 20 years. That's nothing to sneeze at. It's more money than I've ever made in a year. One person can live fairly comfortably on $50k a year almost anywhere in the country. In a LCOL area, you could probably even raise a family on that.
Almost anywhere is correct
Average NYC rent is $2000 now for 2 bedroom apt.
That's $24,000 a year in rent WITHOUT utilities
That leaves $26,000 BEFORE TAXES.
You will probably find yourself living on about $500 a month after all is said and done
Unless one does something radical, like take in a roommate or have a partner who works. If one can't afford a two bedroom, there is a thing called a studio apartment. There are a couple million New Yorkers managing without making 50K. Most don't have a pension plan or company health insurance.
Even the studios in Austin are high. Rent has increased twice as fast as inflation within the last 30 years. Groceries, I think has gone beyond double.
But 50K is more than what most probably make. Cops and high school teachers make 40k/ year. It is alot more than min wage at 7.50 which equates to 15k / year. I feel like I own slaves with a restaurant. I'm ready to quit the restaurant after my parents die. I will probably continue AC for the rest of my life, part time.
Average cop makes $65k. I googled it. If you are a 'detective' average over $80k. The elementary school teachers in my community average over $60k. If you are a teacher or cop making $40k, MOVE!
I must have looked this up too long ago. It used to be 40K.
Quote: DRichTravel is so easy and inexpensive now, just go where the jobs are.
There are lots of people apparently who refuse to take the bus
It looks like you'll have to be wearing a mask over your masks for a while. What do you do if they stop public transportation?Quote: darkozThere are lots of people apparently who refuse to take the bus
Quote: AxelWolfIt looks like you'll have to be wearing a mask over your masks for a while. What do you do if they stop public transportation?
That's not an issue. I have people I can pay to drive and of course there is always Lyft and Uber.
The real concern is what happens if they close the casinos. If public transportation closes duento Coronavirus fears then the casino must shutter as well or it's all pretty stupid.
Quote: RomesOmega, I've looked at some of your other posts too and you do seem to have a good understanding of blackjack. I've enjoyed your other posts and this post as well. Unfortunately there have been so many social issues on this site that others here are pretty guarded against posters they don't know and quite often (in my opinion) quite rude. Apologies for the storm you must face before being 'accepted' among the community. Just keep posting solid stuff. There are some good people to network with on this site.
Thank you Romes, I always look forward to your posts and comments! If every member of this site had just half the amount of positivity, maturity, and contribution as you this would make for one hell of a forum. It's much appreciated!
- Omega
Quote: billryanA blast from the past, a greaser from the freezer.
Thank you Billy, one of my favorites! Currently employing the methods and strategies discussed here, and it's going great. 👍
Quote: theOmega623How to make a million dollars playing Blackjack!
So I've seen tons and tons of articles and discussions on how to count cards, how to calculate your EV, ROR and everything else, but never really seen much on how to actually make a living from it. So I thought it might be fun to break things down, both mathematically and practically. So here it is..How to make a million dollars playing Blackjack!
So you've bought a couple books on Blackjack, learned to count cards and done a lot of chatting on the forums..that's great but how do you actually make a living playing Blackjack?? Its extremely difficult, so I thought I would try to break it down. Let's assume for argument sake you have learned to count perfectly, can keep the running count easily and can calculate true count accurately. Let's also assume you have learned and can implement the I'll 18 indices, and you've decided to become a professional blackjack player. Well, first you're going to need some money..so let's say you saved up a little. You will need both a Bankroll and some money to live.
If you're going to quit your job and commit all your time to Blackjack for a year, you need to have either estimated the amount of money you need to live for a year, plus travel expenses, or have someone that will help you pick up the slack financially. I strongly suggest preparing the numbers accurately for yourself and/or whoever you choose to walk through life with, and with the understanding that the final outcome will be worth it. So let's talk about your playing!
Now I know what you're thinking by now, this is just a bunch of bullshit! Before then you will just be trespassed by every Casino in the Country and probably end up broke..but try telling that to guys like Tommy Hyland who have been doing this for decades! Guys like KC, Ryemo, Yoshi and myself who are doing this now, or Colin Jones who made millions by not only trusting the math, but inspiring others to do the same! My purpose of this post, if nothing else, is to provide an interesting read and hopefully inspire someone the way I have been inspired. Hope to hear some feedback from you guys!
- Omega
