Volume 2 - Number 9
September 1, 1999
Blackjack Pro®
Pursuing Excellence and Profit
Exhibition Game a Burnout!
DO NOT PLAY BLACKJACK AT THE CANADIAN NATIONAL EXHIBITION!
To very important rules that were not disclosed over the phone when we called to research
this game were for good reason excluded from the conversation.
ALL TIES GO TO THE DEALER!
This alone blows the game out of the water adding about 9% to the house advantage!
NO INSURANCE BETS. Although the Basic
Strategy player does not take Insurance, the counter does, and this kills about 30% of their extra advantage
plays. The overall edge enjoyed at this casino is around -10%, twice as bad as Roulette!
Keeping Your Perspective About Blackjack
Being dedicated to winning the game of Blackjack can cause some serious changes in a person's
thinking. Every so often it is a good idea to take a reality check and evaluate what you are doing
with the game in and out of the casino. We play to make money, and the game is fun as well.
Can you make more money doing other things? YES. Can you have more fun doing other things?
YES.
Over the last four months I have played the unlisted stock market and averaged around 30%
profit. Breaking up my bankroll the same way we do for playing Blackjack into 10% stakes,
an increase of 30% works out to a 3% gain for the entire bankroll. Done 3 times, this is 9%.
Done within 4 months each time, 3 times 9 is 27% overall for the bankroll, while 70% of it remains
safe gaining about 4-5% in interest payments! The fact is, there are many other ways to make
more money than playing Blackjack.
Regardless, when a winner goes into a casino for entertainment, s/he plays Blackjack.
Just as many professionals in the business world spend their time playing Golf, we play the
game you CAN win. Some people make a living playing Golf, most don't. Some people
make a living playing Blackjack, most don't, but we can and do enjoy making money
while we entertain ourselves in a casino.
Train for Profit
Take the time to learn to play Blackjack professionally. Go beyond Basic Strategy one step at a time and
become a Professional Card Counter. From simple counts to advanced systems, accompanied by sound
money management skills, anyone can learn to make "Easy Money". Get in touch with Rob at
blakjack@idirect.com.
Visit the Blackjack Pro® Website at
http://webhome.idirect.com/~blakjack
for the latest information on the game, not only in Southern Ontario, but all of North America.
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