http://www.mikeaponte.com/gaming/world-game-protection-conference-day-1/ How Card Counting Can Help You Become an Advantage Player in Life Sat, 07 Aug 2010 03:32:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://www.mikeaponte.com/gaming/world-game-protection-conference-day-1/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Mike Aponte Sat, 07 Mar 2009 04:43:00 +0000 http://www.mikeaponte.com/?p=825#comment-17 It does seem that casinos are moving the opposite direction in terms of increasing their volume of action. No mid-shoe entry, shallow penetration and 6/5 blackjack do not encourage players to bet more. Zender has dealt with heavy reluctance from casino mangement to change due to a illogical fear of card counters and a lack of understanding of the drivers of table game revenue. It does seem that casinos are moving the opposite direction in terms of increasing their volume of action. No mid-shoe entry, shallow penetration and 6/5 blackjack do not encourage players to bet more. Zender has dealt with heavy reluctance from casino mangement to change due to a illogical fear of card counters and a lack of understanding of the drivers of table game revenue.

]]> http://www.mikeaponte.com/gaming/world-game-protection-conference-day-1/comment-page-1/#comment-16 Ruben Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:34:39 +0000 http://www.mikeaponte.com/?p=825#comment-16 I second that. I think that most "regular joe's" who try to count cards are not likely to be that proficient/accurate and won't gain an advantage. And due to the mistakes they make, they're probably at a greater disadvantage than if they just played basic strategy. Personally, I don't think casino's will see the big picture and change. I hope they do, but I won't hold my breath. I second that. I think that most “regular joe’s” who try to count cards are not likely to be that proficient/accurate and won’t gain an advantage. And due to the mistakes they make, they’re probably at a greater disadvantage than if they just played basic strategy. Personally, I don’t think casino’s will see the big picture and change. I hope they do, but I won’t hold my breath.

]]> http://www.mikeaponte.com/gaming/world-game-protection-conference-day-1/comment-page-1/#comment-15 Brian Fri, 06 Mar 2009 20:00:41 +0000 http://www.mikeaponte.com/?p=825#comment-15 Is there any indication the casinos are listening to the experts who show their pursuit of counters doesn't make fiscal sense? It would seem this is the ideal time for casinos to ease up on their hunt. First, the economy is killing the gambling industry right now and I would think *any* business is good business. Second, the interest in counting is probably at an all-time high given the books/movies/shows that have been out recently. No doubt there are many out there seeking a quick fortune but probably very few who are truly playing at an advantage. Aren't the casinos missing the boat here? Is there any indication the casinos are listening to the experts who show their pursuit of counters doesn’t make fiscal sense? It would seem this is the ideal time for casinos to ease up on their hunt. First, the economy is killing the gambling industry right now and I would think *any* business is good business. Second, the interest in counting is probably at an all-time high given the books/movies/shows that have been out recently. No doubt there are many out there seeking a quick fortune but probably very few who are truly playing at an advantage. Aren’t the casinos missing the boat here?

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