If I start with a 20 unit how much
June 23rd, 2014 at 12:49:37 PM
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Hello, Thank you in advance for generously giving me your knowledge. I was wondering if I started with a $20 unit and played for an hour and things pretty much went perfectly for me how much could I leave with without the amount calling attention to the fact that I am card counting?
June 23rd, 2014 at 12:51:26 PM
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I like to leave after they have to fill the tray a few times.
Different casinos have different pain points. At some places you can leave with 5 figures and they won't bat an eye. At others they will watch you like a hawk if you bet a green chip.
Different casinos have different pain points. At some places you can leave with 5 figures and they won't bat an eye. At others they will watch you like a hawk if you bet a green chip.
June 23rd, 2014 at 2:02:29 PM
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Generally it isn't the amount you win that flags you as a card counter. The biggest giveaway is the amount you spread your bets. If you go from betting a single $20 unit to playing two hands of 8 units that would be a pretty obvious sign. It all really depends on the casino and how well trained their staff is.
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June 23rd, 2014 at 3:26:10 PM
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Thank you Axiom.
June 23rd, 2014 at 3:31:23 PM
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Thank you Drich. If I spread my bets pretty gradually. Say something like $20, then raising up to 30, then 45, then 65, then 100 on winning hands when there is a plus count do you think that would most of the time be safe?
June 23rd, 2014 at 4:20:06 PM
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Quote: joe212Thank you Drich. If I spread my bets pretty gradually. Say something like $20, then raising up to 30, then 45, then 65, then 100 on winning hands when there is a plus count do you think that would most of the time be safe?
Depends on the game and casino.
Spreading 1-5 will not beat most games. This is particularly true if you only raise your bets on winning hands (this is an extremely expensive form of cover)
June 23rd, 2014 at 5:22:00 PM
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Thanks, that sounds pretty logical. How high would you spread and should I just increase my bet a unit whenever the true count goes up one?
June 23rd, 2014 at 5:33:47 PM
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Quote: joe212Thanks, that sounds pretty logical. How high would you spread and should I just increase my bet a unit whenever the true count goes up one?
You'll go broke if you just bet your edge. You'll also be easy to figure out by the cameras if you keep a strict pattern.
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