Introduction I found an interesting article on Arnold Snyder’s website, Blackjack Forum Online. It was an account of the first year of card counting for a semi-professional player, Gordito, back in the mid 1990s. It’s an interesting article (like most of the articles on that site), and it shows that things really haven’t changed that … More Things Haven’t Changed That Much in 20 years
Ever since I started in this business, people have told me that once you get a few backoffs, the casino will have your name and face in a database, and you won’t be able to play. And yet, here I am, playing away… What Does FRS Do? James Grosjean writes: “First of all, FRS methodology … More The Boogeyman of Facial Recognition Software
Who Are The Muggles? Most people go to a casino because they enjoy gambling. They find it fun to risk their money, even if most people know that the house will beat them in the long run. But these non-advantage-players, these “muggles” can cause problems for us if we are not careful.. Gambling for fun … More The Muggle Mindset
Introduction I’ve been in this business for awhile. And every few months, I stumble across someone talking about how much it sucks today compared to the good old days. There was single deck dealt to the last card, and the bosses didn’t know a thing. Certainly there were great opportunities a few years ago. I … More Complaining About Conditions
“We don’t rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training“ (Archilochus, 7th century BC) Introduction We are different from most people. Most people gamble because of what it does to their brains. They love the dopamine rush that it gives them. The rush of euphoria, the altered sense of … More Staying Calm Under Fire: The Profound Physiological Effects of Gambling
“Take advantage of the enemy’s unpreparedness; travel by unexpected routes and strike him where he has taken no precautions.“ (Sun Tzu, The Art of War) Introduction This post is about scouting. That is, how to go into a casino, look around, and evaluate your potential enemy. What kinds of things should you look for? This … More Where Are Their Guards?
“The memory of the righteous is blessed, But the name of the wicked will rot.“ (Proverbs 10:7) Good Riddance Bob Griffin, one of the founders of Griffin Investigations, died back in October, and no one even noticed for a month: “Griffin died Oct. 9 at age 88, but his passing received scant attention. His fourth … More Speaking Ill Of The Dead
Introduction This is the 6th in a series of posts about Robert Greene’s book “The 48 Laws of Power.” Greene’s book is in the vein of classics like Machiavelli’s “The Prince,” and Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War.” The 48 Laws of Power is an unvarnished description of how to gain power, and protect yourself … More 48 Laws of Power #6: Court Attention At All Cost
Introduction Many people do not engage in truly critical thinking about the game of blackjack. Instead of weighing the evidence, evaluating arguments, and rejecting bad ideas, they use shortcuts. One of those shortcuts is social proof, which involves doing what other people do, or believing what other people believe. Why Can’t We Unlearn? Most new … More Don’t Believe Everything You Read On The Internet
Introduction Casinos offer freebies to some of their players as a way of building loyalty and keep gamblers coming back. These include things like free meals, hotel rooms, slot play, and free bets. In order to track play to give comps, casinos require their players to use a player’s card. Should advantage gamblers use these … More Should You Use a Player’s Card?
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