Breaking Vegas!!

Reply #16

keystonechas — Thu, 20 May 2004 00:53:42 GMT

You're on the right track, dynodyno.Good Luck, Chas

Reply #15

dynodyno — Wed, 19 May 2004 23:23:02 GMT

Thanks Keystonechas, one thing I've noticed is that anytime I hit anything substantial(say 200 coins or more), it often happens within the first 7-10 spins. Although I've hit at other points, like I said for me anyways it is always at the beginning. I also like to watch someone put alot of money in, and if they don't win and decide to leave, I give it a go. I've had good luck. That is a good idea about always taking a cheque, instead if cash. Again thanks for you advice and good luck as well... [ More ]

Reply #14

keystonechas — Tue, 18 May 2004 00:59:36 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by dynodyno on May 17, 2004Hi Keystonechas, you said you are doing well at slots, what is your strategy!Two basic tips, always put the maximum coins in the machine. I don't know how many times I've seen someone hit a jackpot after placing only one coin in the machine and exclaim.... gee I wish I played the max. If you can't afford say three one dollar coins in a dollar machine, downsize to a cheaper machine, but always play the max.The second tip is very simple and basic... [ More ]

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dynodyno — Mon, 17 May 2004 04:09:32 GMT

Hi Keystonechas, you said you are doing well at slots, what is your strategy

Reply #12

keystonechas — Mon, 17 May 2004 03:40:42 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by johnph77 on May 16, 2004Legally the casinos can't bar you from card counting. What they can do, and do do on a regular basis, is refuse your business, photograph you and put your picture(s) in what is known as a Griffin Book , which is then circulated amongst all the casinos in Vegas, who will then stop you or any of your friends caught and photographed with you from playing blackjack. You will be welcomed to play any other game in the casino, though.....gljohnThe Gr... [ More ]

Reply #11

johnph77 — Mon, 17 May 2004 01:46:09 GMT

Legally the casinos can't bar you from card counting. What they can do, and do do on a regular basis, is refuse your business, photograph you and put your picture(s) in what is known as a Griffin Book , which is then circulated amongst all the casinos in Vegas, who will then stop you or any of your friends caught and photographed with you from playing blackjack. You will be welcomed to play any other game in the casino, though.....gljohn

Reply #10

keystonechas — Mon, 17 May 2004 00:20:45 GMT

While I won't go into any casino with card games, slot machine only establishments, thats another story. For the past three years I've been successful with the slots. At times, security has followed me around the playing floor like a little lost puppy dog. I've even been followed into the restrooms.They can high brow me all they want. I'm not cheating and unlike blackjack card counters legally they can't throw me out and I love it!Chas

Reply #9

keystonechas — Mon, 17 May 2004 00:09:17 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by bigmoney on May 16, 2004I think that is the show where I saw the blind lady who beat all the black jack players. Her husband was letting her know what the numbers were and what card was being turned over. She was the one that made the decision when she wanted to be hit or stay It was awesome. I could not believe she won!Sorry, the scene you describe with a blind lady is not in this program. Breaking Vegas involves college students counting cards in blackjack.C... [ More ]

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bigmoney — Sun, 16 May 2004 23:26:15 GMT

I think that is the show where I saw the blind lady who beat all the black jack players. Her husband was letting her know what the numbers were and what card was being turned over. She was the one that made the decision when she wanted to be hit or stay It was awesome. I could not believe she won

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Sleepingdogslie — Sun, 16 May 2004 23:01:48 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by keystonechas on May 11, 2004I don't believe the TV program was based on a book. There are lots of books around on card counting. The MIT team on the show won a little over $888,000. After the first team disbanded the Russian member setup a second team who took the casinos for a few million dollars. They mentioned there is now a third team in training.Card counting is not cheating, but the casinos will throw your butt out and place your name on a international blacklis... [ More ]

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bOyy — Sat, 15 May 2004 23:53:32 GMT

How about we invest in a bankroll full of money and play against Vegas Casinos. When they put the countermeasure into play... we can sue them for hundreds of millions of dollars for cheating? If the casinos can win money from people but the people cannot get their money back, isn't that considered cheating? They will do whatever they can to prdvent people from winning huge sum of cash. Who will prdvent them from cheating

Reply #5

keystonechas — Tue, 11 May 2004 15:05:10 GMT

Breaking Vegas will be shown again Saturday May 15th starting at 6PM Eastern on the History Channel. DirecTV channel 269.Check your TV guide for times and channel in your area.Chas

Reply #4

keystonechas — Tue, 11 May 2004 13:39:09 GMT

I don't believe the TV program was based on a book. There are lots of books around on card counting. The MIT team on the show won a little over $888,000. After the first team disbanded the Russian member setup a second team who took the casinos for a few million dollars. They mentioned there is now a third team in training.Card counting is not cheating, but the casinos will throw your butt out and place your name on a international blacklist, if caught doing it.When they forced the team players... [ More ]

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CalifDude — Mon, 10 May 2004 22:18:33 GMT

Well, don't know about the book and I missed the program this time, but having seen it I can answer you. Yes, these guy were from MIT but they didn't travel all around. They went to Las Vegas and took Vegas for ...I forget the exact amount...about 3 million dollars in 2 years. They never spoke to each other or flew in the same plane or same hotel. That was because they were counting cards and would give a signal to a teammate when it was a good time to sit down at the table. That makes catc... [ More ]

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Millennium — Mon, 10 May 2004 15:14:42 GMT

Is this based on a book? Didn't see the program (they will repeat it). I recently read a book about a team who went all over playing blackjack and cleaning up. MIT guys. I lack the math gene and am worthless at card games (and no, I won't play with you!).

Reply #1

CalifDude — Sat, 08 May 2004 07:59:41 GMT

I have seen it. Very interesting.

Breaking Vegas!!

keystonechas — Sat, 08 May 2004 05:54:24 GMT

I want to give everyone a heads up on what looks like a very interesting TV program.Called, BREAKING VEGAS: An undergroung team of highly skilled blackjack players uses mathematical wizardry to beat the casinos The History Channel Sunday May 9,2004 9-11PM Eastern Daylight timeDirecTV channel 269Check for times and channel in your areaLets watch it. Tape it, and discuss it here.Chas