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> Two - you go into any casino and use card counting techniques (like the ones the MIT team used) and within ten minutes, the pit boss will cut you off because
by Steeeve 10y ago
> Two - you go into any casino and use card counting techniques (like the ones the MIT team used) and within ten minutes, the pit boss will cut you off because its obvious what you're doing.
When I was a blackjack dealer we had people counting cards all the time. Most were very easy to spot and were touristing. They never got harassed, but when you got one you would usually chase him away because for some reason they were really bad tippers. (chase them away by making them uncomfortable, not by asking them to leave)
Occasionally you'd get a grinder - guys that do it for a living and rotate between casinos before they wear out their welcome. They were fine too in small doses. The ones I recognized were sociable and had a system for tipping just like they had for everything else.
Guys like Ivy/Johnson... never ran into one. If this had happened in my day, a trip to the desert would have been an option.
- nommm-nommm 10y agoThis is interesting, what are some examples of things you'd do to make them uncomfortable?
- Steeeve 10y agoIt really depends on the situation and the person. You could call them out on what they are doing. Burn extra cards or change up your shuffle. Slow down or speed up the game. Have a quiet conversation with the pit boss. Ask for new cards. Steer conversation in a particular direction. Flirt. Make mistakes. The list goes on. When you play cards 5 hours a day with 2 1/2 hours of breaks there is a lot of opportunity to think about how to maximize your tips.