Just played in my first ever blackjack tournament. Watched this video multiple times prior. Won the entire tournament of 200+ people replicating the strategy from this video. Thank you for all your videos!
This was an EXTREMELY interesting video to watch. I knew nothing about blackjack tournaments and the layers of thought that go into strategy for this is EXTREMELY fascinating. Thanks SO MUCH for this video!
Back in 2008 I won a Caribbean cruise on the UBT online game (along with a bunch of cash prizes). Such a weird game -- my friend wanted to go out to the bars or something, so I just went all in every hand and ended up so far ahead that it was absurd.
I met some really great ppl playing BJT. One of the local casinos had a free tourney to spike interest (it worked cause now I think they run it every tuesday for the month)... this one lady and I played at a table that was very tense as everyone wanted to win ($20K casino promo chips to then be played at any table game you wish for live money) and she leaned over and said "stop praying that I lose" and I fell out laughing.
I agree, you won't have much opportunity to card count in a tournament; general basic strategy with some variations if you're ahead, behind or even and looking to get ahead.
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Timely video. I was just watching Anthony on LVA and I was considering joining the tournament in LV at the Downtown Grand on my upcoming trip. Thanks for the detailed info and the tips
great video, very helpful for us novice tournament players, can never get enough information. Study is the key to staying ahead on any Vegas trip. Along with Money Management, playing the low risk games, Blackjack, craps and video poker. Sportsbet too. Using coupons. Love LVA!!!
Very interesting. However, I think he underemphasized the importance of Basic Strategy and Card Counting. In theory, they would still be relevant to playing decisions. However, they would be less relevant for betting decisions. The tournament makes for an interesting game because you are competing against other players and not just against the dealer.
Having won several high value tournaments and placed 3rd in one 7 figure tournament I can tell you they're worth playing but at the final table you're likely to find the same rotation of sharp people who will look to "chop".
if you're counting cards on at an 8-deck shoe table and they put the card cutter thing at the end of the shoe with about 1 deck remaining, do you divide by 7 to get the true count? or do you still divide by 8?
I have a serious question about multi decks how to count cards plus decks left I mean in online casino they put 30-40cards and then replace them which means that we can't count decks easily but have to count this by ourselves please help me.
Wow Colin! Great information from you and Mr. Curtis! I'll probably never play in any tournaments but this advice from the both of you is awesome! Great video as always Colin! Robert /:-)
Hey completely random question.. but where can I find the chips you displayed in these videos? I’ve looked up chips and the closest I can find is the Royal Flush ABS sets.. but theirs seem to have the clear middle
I’ve been playing Basic Strategy and other players tell me I’m taking the dealers bust card. For example, I hit an A,7 with a dealer K and got dealt a K. Dealer had K,6 gave himself a 3 for 19. Does BS work better when going heads up? In the end, I was unapologetic because I’m focused on my hand, but the table wasn’t happy with me.
Does not matter, nobody knows what the next card will be, your decision could've saved or hurt the table, it has the same chance of it happening because nobody knows what the next card is, ploppies will get mad at you when you "hurt" the table but will keep their mouth shut when you "save" the table, it's all the same. 18 is a losing hand so if you have option to hit ie a soft 18 BS says to hit so you will always hit no matter if there is 100 players on the table
Ive recently discovered your channel and I’ve always been interested in card counting but i thought it was illegal or that i could get easily banned, but after watching your video on the legalities of it (i live in Shreveport Louisiana) I’d like to find a group i could learn and practice with, i just don’t know where to look or who to ask. Idk if you’ll see this but any help will be appreciated
Hello, I have a question, not related to tournaments. But I have only practiced counting on an app over the past couple months, and have gotten really fast and accurate at keeping the running count. There have been occasions when I have a running count of -10 or worse but I'm on a winning streak. While it's great I'm winning hands but I'm keeping my bets low. Do you keep the bet low, or step away if the count is awful but seem to be on a winning variance?
I might be wrong here but I think the advice on whether it’s worth entering a tournament is a bit wrong… It shouldn’t be simply the number of people entering the contest, as like is said in the video, only the final table gets paid. So strictly the number of people doesn’t matter… it’s the number of elimination rounds and players per table that matters. And even then, this is only valuable if you compare the ratio of the price of admission to the payout Compared against ANOTHER tournament. You have to calculate the odds of making it to the final table and then compare the potential win compared to your entrance fee. Am I wrong? Basically you’re looking at the number of times you’re exposed to a potential bad shoe vs the cost of entry ( and comparing this to what else is available )
This doesn't matter. Of course the more the players, the lower the chances you will actually win, but the bigger the payout, so it evens out. What is important is the rake: the fee that casino is taking. If they take 50% out of each entrant, you have no way to make money in the long run. If they take 10% fee (for example: tournament costs $100, casino keeps $10, $90 goes to prize pool), then as long as you're better than 11% of the field, you will make money in a long run.
I placed 3rd at a local holdem tournament. However i know for a fact everyone plays at teams. If you get competitive, you are competing against teams at all times. You are required to play as a team or else you will lose. The biggest teams use cheating and exploitation.
Yeah, you're missing it. Did you hear the part where he said they were playing with a 10% edge? This is a really broad overview, so taking it seriously will mean research, study, and practice. But they had a lot of success beating tournaments.
Did you hear the part where he said they were playing with a 10% edge? This is a really broad overview, so taking it seriously will mean research, study, and practice. But they had a lot of success beating tournaments.
So, the reason you stopped playing blackjack professionally and started selling your online course... is that because you've been banned from casinos? Because if you haven't been banned, then why bother taking the time and energy to make a blackjack course when you can just continue raking in the cash at casinos using your methods? Not being sarcastic, I'm genuinely curious.
Just played in my first ever blackjack tournament. Watched this video multiple times prior. Won the entire tournament of 200+ people replicating the strategy from this video. Thank you for all your videos!
Awesome man!! Congrats on booking the win!
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This was an EXTREMELY interesting video to watch. I knew nothing about blackjack tournaments and the layers of thought that go into strategy for this is EXTREMELY fascinating. Thanks SO MUCH for this video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Back in 2008 I won a Caribbean cruise on the UBT online game (along with a bunch of cash prizes). Such a weird game -- my friend wanted to go out to the bars or something, so I just went all in every hand and ended up so far ahead that it was absurd.
I met some really great ppl playing BJT. One of the local casinos had a free tourney to spike interest (it worked cause now I think they run it every tuesday for the month)... this one lady and I played at a table that was very tense as everyone wanted to win ($20K casino promo chips to then be played at any table game you wish for live money) and she leaned over and said "stop praying that I lose" and I fell out laughing.
@4:20 You're right Colin! Sometimes you have to settle for 2nd place! I've done it myself!
Super interesting video! I love Anthony. He’s a treasure trove of knowledge and great stories. Hope to meet him in person someday.
Glad you enjoyed it!
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Colin's videos are always interesting, but this was a really cool "aside". Thanks a lot!
I remember watching UBT . Wish there was still broadcasts of Blackjack Tournaments.
I agree, you won't have much opportunity to card count in a tournament; general basic strategy with some variations if you're ahead, behind or even and looking to get ahead.
I've never played, but this was great because it made so much sense. Well done! Thanks for the tip, Anthony and Andrew!
Interesting stuff... thanks! I keep getting mailings for these tournaments, but have yet to try one.
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Great Video as always Colin! Thank You For You Support
Love Anthony's smooth buttery voice.
Timely video. I was just watching Anthony on LVA and I was considering joining the tournament in LV at the Downtown Grand on my upcoming trip. Thanks for the detailed info and the tips
great video, very helpful for us novice tournament players, can never get enough information. Study is the key to staying ahead on any Vegas trip. Along with Money Management, playing the low risk games, Blackjack, craps and video poker. Sportsbet too. Using coupons. Love LVA!!!
Very interesting. However, I think he underemphasized the importance of Basic Strategy and Card Counting. In theory, they would still be relevant to playing decisions. However, they would be less relevant for betting decisions. The tournament makes for an interesting game because you are competing against other players and not just against the dealer.
Game theory is pretty much more important than counting and basic strategy at that point
Does the blackjack apprenticeship site still work?
Great video def needed info on tournament play out there
Can you do a video on Casino stocks, when to hit, stand or double down??
Blackjack Tournaments sound like one giant side bet (kind of): You're not playing against the house but against each other for top positions.
How fun would it be to all have 18 and hit for a 3 and dealer flips 19 or 20 to move on in a tourny? My god
Make sure your dealer doesn't overpay your opponents or underpay you. The former is critical. Thanks for the vid.
Great guests!
Having won several high value tournaments and placed 3rd in one 7 figure tournament I can tell you they're worth playing but at the final table you're likely to find the same rotation of sharp people who will look to "chop".
So, it is more focused on betting and management instead of card counting?
if you're counting cards on at an 8-deck shoe table and they put the card cutter thing at the end of the shoe with about 1 deck remaining, do you divide by 7 to get the true count? or do you still divide by 8?
Divide by 8 as you don't know the composition of the cutoff
I have a serious question about multi decks how to count cards plus decks left I mean in online casino they put 30-40cards and then replace them which means that we can't count decks easily but have to count this by ourselves please help me.
I never even knew blackjack tournaments were a thing. It kind of reminds me of Jeopardy when the players make their bids at the end.
Should I walk away from a table when the count is -8 through- 12 ????
In which cities in US are organise blackjack tournament in the most ?
If there are bunch of negatives cards remain in the deck lets say -7 so whats your betting strategy?
Wow those blackjack tournament showgirls in the 80s were something else 😆
Colin have you released your Google glass tech for way back when or did it not work out?
Wow Colin! Great information from you and Mr. Curtis! I'll probably never play in any tournaments but this advice from the both of you is awesome! Great video as always Colin! Robert /:-)
Yep. Won $8000 and $2700. Hard to find in my area. Casinos don’t want to give up personnel/tables to do it.
Hey completely random question.. but where can I find the chips you displayed in these videos?
I’ve looked up chips and the closest I can find is the Royal Flush ABS sets.. but theirs seem to have the clear middle
I’ve been playing Basic Strategy and other players tell me I’m taking the dealers bust card. For example, I hit an A,7 with a dealer K and got dealt a K. Dealer had K,6 gave himself a 3 for 19. Does BS work better when going heads up? In the end, I was unapologetic because I’m focused on my hand, but the table wasn’t happy with me.
Does not matter, nobody knows what the next card will be, your decision could've saved or hurt the table, it has the same chance of it happening because nobody knows what the next card is, ploppies will get mad at you when you "hurt" the table but will keep their mouth shut when you "save" the table, it's all the same. 18 is a losing hand so if you have option to hit ie a soft 18 BS says to hit so you will always hit no matter if there is 100 players on the table
Ive recently discovered your channel and I’ve always been interested in card counting but i thought it was illegal or that i could get easily banned, but after watching your video on the legalities of it (i live in Shreveport Louisiana) I’d like to find a group i could learn and practice with, i just don’t know where to look or who to ask. Idk if you’ll see this but any help will be appreciated
You ever play tournament BOFA
Hello, I have a question, not related to tournaments. But I have only practiced counting on an app over the past couple months, and have gotten really fast and accurate at keeping the running count. There have been occasions when I have a running count of -10 or worse but I'm on a winning streak. While it's great I'm winning hands but I'm keeping my bets low. Do you keep the bet low, or step away if the count is awful but seem to be on a winning variance?
Yeah, follow the betting strategy regardless of short-term results.
@@Blackjackapprenticeship sometimes it's almost as frustrating if the count is terrible but your winning hands (not really)
I might be wrong here but I think the advice on whether it’s worth entering a tournament is a bit wrong…
It shouldn’t be simply the number of people entering the contest, as like is said in the video, only the final table gets paid. So strictly the number of people doesn’t matter… it’s the number of elimination rounds and players per table that matters.
And even then, this is only valuable if you compare the ratio of the price of admission to the payout Compared against ANOTHER tournament.
You have to calculate the odds of making it to the final table and then compare the potential win compared to your entrance fee.
Am I wrong? Basically you’re looking at the number of times you’re exposed to a potential bad shoe vs the cost of entry ( and comparing this to what else is available )
This doesn't matter. Of course the more the players, the lower the chances you will actually win, but the bigger the payout, so it evens out. What is important is the rake: the fee that casino is taking. If they take 50% out of each entrant, you have no way to make money in the long run. If they take 10% fee (for example: tournament costs $100, casino keeps $10, $90 goes to prize pool), then as long as you're better than 11% of the field, you will make money in a long run.
I really wish east coast casinos would offer AP tournaments.
Seems like the strategy is so counter-intuitive that there would be significant edge in playing with the right strategy.
Do you work for the the coseno
When AC says something/anything about gambling...you better pay attention.
I placed 3rd at a local holdem tournament. However i know for a fact everyone plays at teams. If you get competitive, you are competing against teams at all times. You are required to play as a team or else you will lose. The biggest teams use cheating and exploitation.
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P.S ... sub'd to LVA as well..
Good video! Thanks Colin
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so these guys all have to be counting cards right? like there’s no way u get into a tournament without that skill
didn't even know bj tourneys were a thing
Seems like this is still just gambling? Am I wrong?
Yeah, you're missing it. Did you hear the part where he said they were playing with a 10% edge? This is a really broad overview, so taking it seriously will mean research, study, and practice. But they had a lot of success beating tournaments.
Do you think that BJ tournaments were created to bring out all the APs? 🤣🤣🤣.
Hahaha
Sounds like negative EV and gambling to me
Did you hear the part where he said they were playing with a 10% edge? This is a really broad overview, so taking it seriously will mean research, study, and practice. But they had a lot of success beating tournaments.
So, the reason you stopped playing blackjack professionally and started selling your online course... is that because you've been banned from casinos? Because if you haven't been banned, then why bother taking the time and energy to make a blackjack course when you can just continue raking in the cash at casinos using your methods? Not being sarcastic, I'm genuinely curious.
Doesn't sound like its worth it.
Blackjack is not worth your time.
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