Do Card Counters Actually Use Disguises?

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  • The backoffs are coming, but can you increase how much time you have before they do? Colin shares some advice from his career, as well as some other professional insight, on eluding the casino personnel for more EV during your next trip to the casino.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 191

  • @MrChiprocks1
    @MrChiprocks1 4 роки тому +239

    I can vouch that Camo works. You guys didn't even see me watching this video. BigLike#33

    • @truthseeker8123
      @truthseeker8123 2 роки тому

      This is hilarious. Like a hat and glasses cover 1:12 unit spread. Most of them can’t have a conversation and count accurately. This is such a farce. Bet this guy made more selling his classes than in the hotels. If you bet less than 1:12, or are just a flea, the houses don’t care. Also, if you buy in any decent amount and are an RN, you already stick out. I don’t think you are playing in decent joints. Also, facial recognition isn’t fooled by camo jackets. All the casinos work together in this endeavor. 🤦‍♂️

    • @SebuTK
      @SebuTK 2 роки тому +3

      @@truthseeker8123 I bet you’re fun at parties

    • @danielyuan9862
      @danielyuan9862 2 роки тому

      @@SebuTK bro, he not making a joke

    • @SebuTK
      @SebuTK 2 роки тому +2

      @@danielyuan9862 I was saying that sarcastically cause this man using “farce” in 2022

    • @aakshsingh7274
      @aakshsingh7274 2 роки тому

      @@truthseeker8123 1

  • @CredituR
    @CredituR 4 роки тому +183

    I'd say a good way to stay undercover is just by being into the game if you're yelling "come on bust" when the dealer is drawing or yelling the value card you want while you are hitting you look like you're just a casual gambler. Pit bosses will definitely be more suspicious of you if you're just sitting there quiet & stone faced the whole time you're playing they know that card counters don't go through nearly as many emotions while playing as average gamblers do

    • @Run187
      @Run187 2 роки тому +7

      I'm just going to stand dressed as a security guard and act like an entitled douche. I'm crag im the new guy. I need your id, your DNA sample, full blood work up, 27 pence in loose change and a birth certificate..

    • @willnestor6422
      @willnestor6422 2 роки тому +3

      You're not gonna sit at a table for 6 hours saying come on bust everytime the dealer draws for himself.

    • @kennybisreal9072
      @kennybisreal9072 2 роки тому

      .

    • @kermit8173
      @kermit8173 2 роки тому +12

      @@willnestor6422 Can't tell if you are trolling or really are fooling yourself. Obviously not. His point was more generally that if you are chatting with the dealer and the other people on the table and getting into the game, you'll look a lot less suspicious as a counter.

    • @noxiusobvious4239
      @noxiusobvious4239 Рік тому +1

      @@willnestor6422 _come, on bust_

  • @johna8341
    @johna8341 4 роки тому +88

    College student here! Just bought your book and I've been training myself to memorize basic strategy and keep a running count. Thanks for your fantastic content!!

    • @SimpleBach
      @SimpleBach 4 роки тому +4

      John A good luck..was recently in your shoes.

    • @chriscarlone527
      @chriscarlone527 3 роки тому +1

      How's it going? It's been nearly a year.

    • @Sojack
      @Sojack 3 роки тому +28

      @@chriscarlone527 hes in prison under multiple felony charges

    • @chriscarlone527
      @chriscarlone527 3 роки тому

      @@Sojack Is he really? How do you know that?

    • @Cja9
      @Cja9 2 роки тому +19

      @@chriscarlone527 They made a movie about it, he got the super hot blonde but the professor wound but being a child molester and coming out as homosexual. Sad story really

  • @russlehman2070
    @russlehman2070 3 роки тому +18

    To state more concisely what Colin says about strategy and betting cover: I you overdo it, you will not look like an advantage player because you are not playing with an advantage.

  • @2kiwis1aussie
    @2kiwis1aussie 3 роки тому +11

    8:31 "Other people are doing weird sh-, I mean things in a casino."
    Nice save bro

  • @1Bolzard1
    @1Bolzard1 2 роки тому +40

    I used AP to pay my way through college, beating casinos for a total of $271,970, as a statistics major. I even wrote several papers for advanced classes on Blackjack. As a statistics major, I considered camo, but didn’t want to look too out of place for what I was: a college student, but also wanted to see what pieces of camo were the most effective. So, as a baseline, I timed my play in casinos and looked at roughly how frequently I was backed off. Over 20 days, playing every day, i averaged a backoff once every 461 minutes exactly, or once every 7.68 hours. I added one piece of camouflage when possible: I used a blackjack basic strategy card at every casino that allowed it, one of the small ones you can keep in your wallet, and occasionally glanced at it, and made sure not to glance at it when i was using deviations; during the 20 casino trips that I timed, i averaged a backoff once every 573 minutes, or 9.55 hours. That’s a 24.35% increase in playing time! I added a little bit of acting into it and got better with it over time, but it really helped; even if i have basic strategy totally memorized, the casino doesn’t KNOW that I do. I use very heavy camoflauge via play and betting changes at the casino closest to me, (totaling an EV loss of roughly 56% of optimal EV), because i very much do NOT want to be backed off there and only go there with friends and colleagues, but that is a personal choice that I am aware hurts my EV. ALWAYS do the math and crunch the numbers when making changes to your play, and make sure to keep track of how valuable those changes are to your playing time. If for example you never take insurance regardless of count, you can hurt your EV as much as 17% of optimal EV (depending on game rules and such), so if you’re not getting at LEAST 17% more playing time out of not taking insurance, then that deviation isn’t worth it! Always do the math.

    • @whatis6c6f7665
      @whatis6c6f7665 2 роки тому +1

      This reads like total made up bullshit lol. Also, wouldn't you need 1/0.83 or ~20% increase in time played to make up for a 17% loss in expected income/hour?

    • @1Bolzard1
      @1Bolzard1 2 роки тому +1

      @@whatis6c6f7665 I’m not making it up, this was over the course of years; and yes, you are correct on that math, i was more or less trying to illustrate the point between expected value per hour and overall time played.

    • @rithysann4861
      @rithysann4861 Рік тому +2

      🧢

    • @Liam_Daly
      @Liam_Daly 7 місяців тому

      Bullshit. Nobody says "I made 420,699$ , they say "just over 400k"

    • @Whitebeardtheking9
      @Whitebeardtheking9 6 місяців тому

      Do you know every person who has made over 400k? ​@@Liam_Daly

  • @mmorpgal4229
    @mmorpgal4229 4 роки тому +12

    I only play blackjack in GTA Online but I find this channel so fascinating

  • @pamagee2011
    @pamagee2011 2 роки тому +11

    The best camo is not pushing a bunch of black chips around. I have been out counting a few times, playing 1-12 and 1-10 spreads with $10 and $15 units. Nobody even blinks when I push out a +5 bet, then go back to the table minimum on the next hand. If you are playing two spots with a $100 unit you are getting noticed.
    I guess my point is that beginners playing with low units will seldom be noticed, especially if the place is even slightly busy. Surveillance and the pit team have too much on their plates to worry about someone who is thrilled with a $300 take

  • @rhpmike
    @rhpmike 4 роки тому +21

    I've never used a disguise because I don't think I could really pull it off, but I do think that with a hat and slightly different clothes you can get some cover. I really never make playing decision camo, but I do think you can make betting deviations, particularly when you're losing. My basic spread in high limit rooms is 4:1. But, particularly if you're losing for the session, that number can grow dramatically. You can get away with even 12:1 or 16:1 if you can disguise it as some sort of betting progression and/or chasing losses. Conversely, if a pit boss just thumbed through the deck and is hawking you and you just lost a hand, it can feel very unnatural to jump from 2 units to 4 units. My opinion is that you can use some betting deviations that give up value IF you also make deviations that get you more value. We talk about playing like a computer a lot, but given that technology today IS a computer, there can be value in making some adjustments. The most important thing is what Colin said: you need to calculate your decisions. Doing something out of fear or the HOPE that it is profitable is a sure way to blow money long term. The only thing that I'd add to that is that you need to calculate the ENTIRE value. It is true that some deviations will cost you money BUT if it allows you to play longer, play rated and enjoy comps, etc., then it's possible it could be worth it. Pressing every edge as far as you can in every scenario is not always correct. Burn the tables down when you're playing in some off-the-wall casino you're likely to never return to, but entertain the possibility that making selective deviations at a place that is important for you to keep can be worthwhile for the long term value of the relationship. Better to play a +.25% game for years than a +1.5% game for an hour.

  • @EthanALS
    @EthanALS 4 роки тому +17

    Wooow I also wore a suit the first time I went to a casino, thought that was normal. Now I wear sweatpants

  • @b2thez305
    @b2thez305 2 роки тому +3

    I just stumbled on this channel and now I'm 6 episodes in

  • @stevenhelgason8190
    @stevenhelgason8190 4 роки тому +24

    I'll often pretend to agonize over decisions that will confuse an average player, like whenever you get soft 18, or a 15 or 16 vs. a high card. Sometimes you do get a "toss up" descision play. When this occurs, I'll ask other players or the staff what to do and then take their advice. Like the last time a played I had a running +7 with a little less than 3 decks left. A 12 versus a dealer 2 came up.

    • @iancampion6979
      @iancampion6979 4 роки тому

      So what did you do? Pretend that you forgot basic strategy and just stood?

    • @stevenhelgason8190
      @stevenhelgason8190 4 роки тому +1

      @@iancampion6979 Yes, that is what I did by the "advice" of another player. It's been awhile now so I forget the outcome of the hand. I think I had 3 betting units out there.

    • @iancampion6979
      @iancampion6979 4 роки тому +1

      Steven Helgason interesting. Is that statistically the best way to play that hand with a plus 2 ish true count?

    • @stevenhelgason8190
      @stevenhelgason8190 4 роки тому +5

      @@iancampion6979 The index play calls to stand at a +3 true count, which it was approaching at the time( It was a +7 running with less than 3 decks remaining = like maybe.....2.7)
      Most every play is cut and dry, but every so often you get a situation where it makes little or negligible difference in your EV on what you do. Doesn't happen that often but maybe once or twice an hour. A more common situation is when you get a 16 vs a 10. Lets say 20 or 30 cards have been dealt out in the first couple rounds of a 6 deck shoe. You have a running count of +2. What do you do - hit or stand? Duh....ask the dealer. Because that is a mathematically even play in expectation.

  • @Reloadeez
    @Reloadeez 2 роки тому +4

    I straight up tell them, when I come to a new casino I'm loud and arrogant, I tell the dealers I'm the best counter on earth, I tell the pit boss I'm going to hurt their quarterly profit. I tell them the faster they deal the faster I win. I tell them I'm splitting my 10s versus any dealer 6. They think I'm an idiot, you can get away with almost anything. I tone it down towards the end of a session, and become more friendly. Still arrogant but friendly on subsequent trips. It's called reverse camo, there is none, you tell them what your going to do. Try it, it works, they can't fathom somebody acting so blatant and arrogant actually being able to count cards.

  • @xEmji
    @xEmji 3 роки тому +30

    I can imagine a family guy version of this, where he walks in with a clown suit on like “silly guys, they are going to be looking for people wearing camo”

    • @boldCactuslad
      @boldCactuslad 2 роки тому +1

      dealer: "Boss, his shirt says he counts cards."
      pit boss: "Yeah, that means he doesn't. No card counter would make it that obvious"

  • @FilthyFingers42
    @FilthyFingers42 4 роки тому +12

    8:30 “just look around, people are doing weird sh..things in the casino” 😂😂

    • @zalix512
      @zalix512 4 роки тому

      Shills?

    • @iancampion6979
      @iancampion6979 4 роки тому

      Good catch, definitely edited out a cuss there.

    • @awkwardme5375
      @awkwardme5375 3 роки тому

      I was going to post this exact same response. Good catch.

  • @AnishChari
    @AnishChari 4 роки тому +4

    What about exaggerated reactions to wins/losses?

  • @ambrose7196
    @ambrose7196 8 місяців тому

    In my local casino, its connected to a hotel so some people just waltz right in their pajamas with a 'coat' covering it, flip-flops and shorts.
    It's hilarious when people conflate reality with the fantasy of people drinking cocktails in a bar with jazz music playing like in the Bond movies

  • @gwenaellubrano7029
    @gwenaellubrano7029 4 роки тому +13

    Thanks for the video. I have just one question. What do you think about having a basic strategy card at the table as camouflage, to looks like someone who discovered blackjack (and of course we do not deviate from basic strategy)?

    • @Blackjackapprenticeship
      @Blackjackapprenticeship  4 роки тому +7

      Yeah, I've done that. You just have to have an explanation for when you use a playing deviation.

    • @gwenaellubrano7029
      @gwenaellubrano7029 4 роки тому +3

      Thanks. I had another idea when the TC is negative, we can make a bad playing decision on purpose, like standing a 16 vs T or sometimes taking insurance, but of course, we bet the minimum table so it won't cost us a lot of money and we make those mistake when the pit boss is watching us.
      So when the TC is high, we bet more, we can make these same moves, the pit boss will think it's normal because he saw us playing like that for the small bets, (but we are playing the deviation of the basic strategy).
      So yeah, we will increase our losses for the small bet but we will also increase our winnings for bigs bets
      What do you think, is it worth it to make bad decisions for small bets on purpose?

    • @skyedge3407
      @skyedge3407 4 роки тому +1

      I automatically look at those people first because most strategy cards have deviations printed on them.

    • @lawrenceyi1084
      @lawrenceyi1084 4 роки тому

      When using the count to play deviations, do you use the count at the beginning of the hand or the most updated count when it your time to hit-stand- double-split.?

    • @joshsnider6186
      @joshsnider6186 3 роки тому

      @@lawrenceyi1084 You want to update the count every time a card is shown.

  • @Campy1
    @Campy1 4 роки тому +1

    Another great video Colin 💪

  • @poojones1748
    @poojones1748 4 роки тому

    Thank you for the great content, Colin.

  • @chrisharris1884
    @chrisharris1884 4 роки тому +1

    Great tips!

  • @elenagilbert7868
    @elenagilbert7868 4 роки тому +5

    I'm a young girl, If I stand behind 2-3 tables during the night pretending to be a scared dumb newbie and wong in when the count is good, how fast are they gonna find out?

    • @luckyduckimona9787
      @luckyduckimona9787 4 роки тому +3

      Elena Gilbert
      Depends on how goodlooking you are, and how much you bet!

    • @elenagilbert7868
      @elenagilbert7868 4 роки тому

      Lucky ducki Mona is being good looking better or worse? €50-100 approx on a €25 table and 100-200 on a 100 table

    • @andrewadami3920
      @andrewadami3920 4 роки тому

      @@elenagilbert7868 being gif looking will draw more attention. How you use that attention will determine if it's good or bad. If you are good at controlling a social interaction and reading a room, it can definitely be a plus. You can use it to get preferable treatment.
      If you aren't, then you could, inadvertently, get "spotted" sooner.

    • @elenagilbert7868
      @elenagilbert7868 4 роки тому +1

      Sheldon Cooper thank you, that’s what I wanted to know, if my looks distract them from my playing or draw more attention , because as any girl I can put more effort and look flawless or put no effort and look as if I’ve just rolled out of my bed

  • @thomasbertelsen4486
    @thomasbertelsen4486 4 роки тому +4

    Louden not only changes his costumes but the identities.

    • @skyedge3407
      @skyedge3407 4 роки тому +1

      His aliases and pictures are in Griffin however as well as his association to Colin.

    • @laloeastside9669
      @laloeastside9669 4 роки тому +2

      @@skyedge3407 We couldn't get you to give us a list of the other players that are in Griffin could we??? :) :) :) :)

    • @zalix512
      @zalix512 4 роки тому +1

      @@skyedge3407 yeah, just play the 6/5 Games with a Speed Shuffler they will leave you alone. No disguise needed.

  • @hp8448
    @hp8448 4 роки тому +3

    Colin, just starting watching your videos and it’s really helping me to start to learn all about counting much appreciated for the effort you put into this. One question I have is do you have any experiences of counting in the UK? Are there any differences to be aware of and anything you can pass on? Thanks for the help !

  • @nonamephinsyt
    @nonamephinsyt Рік тому +2

    How do you count cards still with most casinos moving to automatic shufflers?

  • @Pawzitiv
    @Pawzitiv 2 роки тому +1

    Do you recommend joining games in progress as a solo card counter? Or should you try to always be in at the beginning of the game?

  • @Jakethasnake52
    @Jakethasnake52 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Colin I was backed off from one casino Saturday but it took them 5 days and went to one casino an hour away different owner and it only took 20 minutes. I wonder why

    • @christophergargaro959
      @christophergargaro959 Рік тому

      Casinos often share information about AP’s. Highly likely Casino #1 shared your info with #2 or at least a surveillance picture.

  • @ThePeterDislikeShow
    @ThePeterDislikeShow Рік тому

    When you say "backed off" how long are you usually banned for in those situations?

  • @damagecase14
    @damagecase14 2 роки тому +1

    Got a little confused when he said that about never splitting 10s. Should you as a card counter split 10s when the count is high? I mean the chances of getting a 20 on both is higher but does it have a higher EV than always staying on 20?

    • @cyandrix
      @cyandrix 2 роки тому

      Most places make you double your bet in order to split your cards - which means "more rounds" - you make money by playing more rounds amd you are essentially playing 2 rounds in 1

  • @palefire9988
    @palefire9988 4 роки тому +2

    My name is Garrett!!!! 0:48.

  • @NathansWargames
    @NathansWargames 2 роки тому

    " take the bud to the bathroom tip it out and fill it with water " is that really needed since it's already basically water ?

  • @MgtowRubicon
    @MgtowRubicon 3 роки тому

    Facial recognition algorithms are getting much better.

  • @gabrielserrano5054
    @gabrielserrano5054 2 роки тому

    What about disguised betting using 80/20 profit margins or Fibonacci profit margins.

  • @ninersdd21
    @ninersdd21 3 роки тому +2

    One idea could be if you wear a Giants hat to one session, maybe another time show up in a Dodger hat, since no one can like both those teams

    • @cybore213
      @cybore213 3 роки тому

      Hey, I like both of them. I grew up in SoCal and moved to NorCal for my job. I can't be the only one!

  • @n3d.studio
    @n3d.studio 3 роки тому

    when you win, "winner, winner, chicken dinner!" lol.

  • @jasonjohnson5929
    @jasonjohnson5929 4 роки тому +6

    Have made 700$ in 2 days thank you
    The practice is paying off
    May not seem like alot but 700$ helps everything right now with a new baby and I have never had much money growing up I hope this works out

  • @ccaarrllll
    @ccaarrllll 6 місяців тому

    dont you need an id to order drinks? do you dress as older as you can if you do or order a specific drink or what

  • @tdots_finest9894
    @tdots_finest9894 3 роки тому

    Thnx I’ll try and catch you next time lol

  • @Run187
    @Run187 2 роки тому

    Should have used the diamond, costs a little more but you will win more hands with it on..

  • @danperkins1879
    @danperkins1879 4 роки тому +1

    Hey guys. Can you or anyone in the comments help. Is there a fun way or game to practice card counting on your own? I find practicing on my own pretty boring but I still want to practice. What do you guys do to keep it interesting?

  • @jacobtrindade6728
    @jacobtrindade6728 4 роки тому +1

    Is it possible to count cards in portugal? I know alot of ours casinos are CSM but i dont know if all of them are.

    • @T-Vegas
      @T-Vegas 4 роки тому

      You may have to make some calls and ask the individual casinos how they shuffle. www.casinoseurope.com/portugal/

  • @outdoorcooking5986
    @outdoorcooking5986 4 роки тому

    Today i decided to start my journey as cards counter. Today i am going to start my first step in learning.
    How long do think i need before start betting in a casino?
    Thanks in advance

    • @mr.l8527
      @mr.l8527 4 роки тому +1

      A few months after dedicating a few hours per day to study/practice.

    • @Lewis....
      @Lewis.... 2 роки тому +4

      how did that go for you bud lol 😂

  • @xProjectKaosTTV
    @xProjectKaosTTV 4 роки тому +1

    Id love to get into blackjack and the whole basic strategy, card counting, deviations and just “mastering” it but I’m afraid I’d get addicted to gambling, not sure how to do it responsibly

    • @vyve3165
      @vyve3165 3 роки тому +1

      Just look at it in numbers, if you play perfectly you will end up making money, which means it isnt gambling

    • @gangstasteve5753
      @gangstasteve5753 3 роки тому +1

      gambling is when you lose money. If you are making money from card counting, continue it. it wont hurt you. But if you are losing the money, you better stop. just make sure you practice with fake money and you have the edge when practicing on some kind of an app every day until you go there. I like to separate blackjack from other forms of gambling because you arent just relying on luck to earn money.

  • @commandernoodles2367
    @commandernoodles2367 2 роки тому

    what's the name of your book?

  • @MondoLeStraka
    @MondoLeStraka 4 роки тому +1

    Hey Colin. Could you do a video on the hole carding? Don't tell everything about it but just some of the basics. TIA.

  • @ianandersen265
    @ianandersen265 3 роки тому

    There are times when betting camouflage can get the floorperson to be less suspcious of you, without sacrificing too much EV. Then when the scrutiny goes down return to your normal betting.

  • @voodooros
    @voodooros 7 місяців тому

    I disagree. The people I know who's making money is playing with an EXTENSIVE cover (- EV plays). Quite the opposite, if you go after money, you'll soon find yourself kicked out of casinos pretty regularly and spend most of your time in travelling rather than making money.
    When I was a dealer, my shift manager clearly told me that it's the "greed" that gets counters caught and if they play with less greed and less spread, they would never know.

  • @ricky5369
    @ricky5369 Рік тому

    buying a gin and tonic to dump out seems like a waste of ev, do you know how expensive drinks are???

  • @ryansellers4758
    @ryansellers4758 2 роки тому

    I don’t really get the whole getting backed off thing. I’ve won 30k over the last 2 weeks at the same casino & nobody ever said anything to me. I don’t card count but you would think they would’ve been suspicious of me. Also I see a lot of ppl bet 500+ hands on regular tables and never seen them get questioned either.

    • @Chris.4345
      @Chris.4345 2 роки тому +5

      Anecdotes != data.

    • @john8579
      @john8579 2 роки тому

      @@Chris.4345 You have the data on backoffs?

    • @anthonylombardo4829
      @anthonylombardo4829 2 роки тому +2

      because they watch they way you play and realize you don't have a winning strategy.

    • @tubeguy4066
      @tubeguy4066 2 роки тому +1

      lol they were suspicious of you but realized you were just gambling

    • @Zak-jt6nk
      @Zak-jt6nk Рік тому +1

      Tube guy is right more like the casino let you hold 30k if you aren't counting and kept playing I assume a lot of this was given back I see it every day when I deal dude might win 20k one day but he'll come back until it's all gone and more usually

  • @Beaniez0
    @Beaniez0 3 роки тому +4

    Being a card counter at 18 is a pretty nice deal. No one expects someone who looks so young to be able to gain an edge on the casino.

    • @dylonl5105
      @dylonl5105 3 роки тому +7

      Actually from what I've seen and read the archetypal card counter is a young person.

  • @manhattanvi
    @manhattanvi 4 роки тому +1

    are you allowed to cash out if they know you're count and back you off?

    • @sunleo6161
      @sunleo6161 3 роки тому +5

      yes you can cash out & they cannot confiscate your chips.

  • @shreydavuluri5180
    @shreydavuluri5180 4 роки тому +2

    Hi, I'm 16 years old and have started learning Blackjack card-counting through Blackjack Apprenticeship on UA-cam as well as the mini-course offered on the site. Do you think 2 years of practising with friends and the free card-counting tools available on Blackjack Apprenticeship will be enough or do you still suggest that I become a BJA Member after 18?
    BTW, Colin, I have great respect for what you are doing, ie. teaching people the basics of card-counting for free. Another question I have is that 'do you think perfect Blackjack card-counting with a starting bankroll of 10,000 dollars will earn me more money in 10 years than an investment in index funds, stocks, shares, real estate, etc.?'

    • @luckyduckimona9787
      @luckyduckimona9787 4 роки тому +1

      Dr. Shrey
      I will give you honest answers! If the casino let's you play and count a shoe game, or 2 deck, you will make more money than stocks. I made most of my money by playing casino that could not or would not bar you. When we played Vegas we would never count, that would have gotten us kicked out and photo in 15 minutes. We used better, unknown techniques in Vegas, which made us last far longer. And yes, a couple of guys, played roulette with a computer, big edge, around 44%!

    • @laloeastside9669
      @laloeastside9669 4 роки тому

      Dang, I wish I would have started learning card counting when I was 16. I was too busy doing other dumb stuff. As I know now, the principles in card counting including discipline, money management, risk aversion, understanding various dynamics in different situations, are all going to take you super far in life. I think you have a good plan set in place for yourself. 2 years of learning is gonna put you on the ground flying when you hit the casinos. There are a ton that will let you play at 18. Good stuff, you're gonna go far in life. Best of luck to you man!!!

    • @shreydavuluri5180
      @shreydavuluri5180 4 роки тому

      @@laloeastside9669
      Thank you so much. I wish my parents thought the same way you do. In fact, I haven't even told them that I'm learning card-counting. I have to keep it a secret because I have no idea how they'll react. They can more or less be classified under 'traditional Indian parents'. However, when I'm 18 and making my own money, they won't be able to stop me. And as for you, it's never too late to start! All the best for your card-counting career man!!!

    • @laloeastside9669
      @laloeastside9669 4 роки тому

      @@shreydavuluri5180 You got it man. Yup it's never to early or too late. I started in my early thirties. You have 14 years on me!

  • @TravisGondo
    @TravisGondo 4 роки тому

    Do you think the beatable games are going to be filtered out in the coming months/years?

  • @kevinmoore.7426
    @kevinmoore.7426 3 роки тому +1

    I walk in nekked, I'm the invisible man

  • @matthiascerebri3315
    @matthiascerebri3315 4 роки тому

    Interesting video. Thanks for the work.
    But in how far is this disguising technique even legal? And also, cant this also grow suspicion?

    • @billyhack9673
      @billyhack9673 4 роки тому

      Matthias Cerebri :You really can’t risk getting caught with a fake ID. It may be a felony and if you’re discovered with a fake ID you will go to the back room and maybe downtown. Set up a business credit card and issue business cards in employees’ names and if you get busted just say you forgot the card was an employee’s and maybe you’ll get off. But stay away from fake ID’s. You might as well go for a player’s card because if a floor man recognizes you on a repeat visit and you decline a player’s card you will definitely make it onto a short list. Besides, the free RFB, free bets, and valet parking are definitely nice . Some casinos seem to take a liberal view towards advantage play, and the casino will definitely know, almost to the dollar how much you are ahead anyway. And if you have a positive year, get the 1099 from the casino and pay your federal income tax. It’s the right thing to do. You are establishing yourself as a professional gambler. If in the next tax year you get creamed with a loss or lose money at sports betting, keno, or any other game,you can deduct these losses from your income tax and not get audited. Staying off the books can only set you up to take a dive for money laundering, especially if large amounts of money are involved. So you might as well enjoy the perks.

    • @matthiascerebri3315
      @matthiascerebri3315 4 роки тому

      @@billyhack9673 Ah, I see. The Players card is what is being purchased officially. And the financial legal System is more complicated than I initially thought. Hopefully, its nothing like that in Europe.
      Anyway, thanks a lot for your advice and stay healthy.

  • @nebraskagains967
    @nebraskagains967 2 роки тому

    Im going to try card counting beats working at a dam pork factory

  • @TommyGusack
    @TommyGusack 4 роки тому +1

    What do you guys & gals think about this strategy:
    Say you have a bankroll of $10,000 and you ONLY want to win $500 bucks
    First bet $500, you lose
    Next you bet $1000 (add $500 each time you lose) you lose that round
    Next you bet $1500, you win
    You would of gained all you money back plus the $500.
    This strategy isn't always guaranteed but it is likely you will win one time right? And this only works if the maximum bet is over $10,000 or more depending? What do you think?

    • @Blackjackapprenticeship
      @Blackjackapprenticeship  4 роки тому +2

      I've got you, fam: ua-cam.com/video/shD7Smejn1c/v-deo.html

    • @TommyGusack
      @TommyGusack 4 роки тому

      @@Blackjackapprenticeship thanks brotha

    • @Cowtymsmiesznego
      @Cowtymsmiesznego 2 роки тому

      @@TommyGusack Also, you messed the math up. You would need to double your bet every time, so you only have time for a few bets until you go bust.
      PS: Don't do it lmao, it's a terrible strategy. I call it "high risk low reward". It's kind of a reverse lottery - you risk your entire bankroll in order to have a high chance to win a small proportion of it.
      And if you want to repeat it until you double your money, you have a better chance when just betting everything at once (still

  • @EmeryProductions
    @EmeryProductions 2 роки тому

    Order a gin and tonic or beer, to dump it out and refill it with water now that's expensive water LMAO

  • @tillschweiger1417
    @tillschweiger1417 4 роки тому

    Just use instant button to pretent someones calling XD

  • @martinniceski4032
    @martinniceski4032 4 роки тому

    Watch the cardcounting bit of the hangover.

  • @T-Vegas
    @T-Vegas 4 роки тому +1

    Best not to get too fearful or concerned about elaborate cover. There is always another casino.

    • @Apoc6
      @Apoc6 4 роки тому +3

      Unless you are in Atlantic City or Vegas, everyone can not just pick up and move to those cities at the drop of a hat.

    • @user-he7sc3fg3r
      @user-he7sc3fg3r 3 роки тому +1

      @@Apoc6 why?

    • @christophergargaro959
      @christophergargaro959 Рік тому +1

      Yah I’ve just learned that I’ll play and act natural and if they back me off, they back me off. Haven’t ever really considered backing myself off out of fear.
      Since there’s nothing legally casinos can do to you, the only “punishment” is you can’t play blackjack there anymore.
      In 2021 there were 981 total casinos in the US. If you get backed off from 1, you still can go to 99.9% of the other ones. Even if you get backed off from 50, which would take a while, you still can play at 95% if casinos in America.
      Point being - a back off is part of the business. Take it as a compliment you are doing things correctly.

  • @joerosselli4473
    @joerosselli4473 2 роки тому

    Being backed off of the Buffet, now there's something to brag about.

  • @NeverTalkToCops1
    @NeverTalkToCops1 2 роки тому

    Baseball cap is a red flag.

    • @Reth_Hard
      @Reth_Hard 2 роки тому +1

      OK but what about wearing a Defcon badge with a single headphone in your ear while talking exclusively about the Rain man movie with the employees?

  • @izmirrragami8847
    @izmirrragami8847 2 роки тому

    blackjack game explains it very well but you still do not have a real blackjack game that your theory stands

  • @trent1268
    @trent1268 3 роки тому

    5:40

  • @pattmahiney
    @pattmahiney 2 роки тому

    Honestly, if you decide before play that you're gonna walk away at 250 profit, then wasting 50 bucks just to throw off dealers is not a big deal. 200 bucks in a few hours is tremendous income.

    • @ddshocktrooper5604
      @ddshocktrooper5604 2 роки тому +1

      The issue is unless you have infinite bankroll and infinite time, you won't always walk away with 250 profit even with perfect play. Even when you are card counting you can and will still lose huge amounts sometimes. Consider that casinos lose to pure gamblers sometimes even with the slot machines. It's better to make every last dollar you can before getting ejected or needing to leave due to time constraints than it is to just make a small amount, because you have bills to pay and loss days to cover. Unlike the movies where they'll mug you in the back alley the worst they can do is ask you to leave.

    • @pattmahiney
      @pattmahiney 2 роки тому

      @@ddshocktrooper5604 great insight, thank you. Didn't really think of it that way lol

  • @indianajones5929
    @indianajones5929 2 роки тому +2

    As soon as you start winning too much in any game they will throw you out or the machines will malfunction...

  • @anthonymort5202
    @anthonymort5202 10 місяців тому

    I don't like alcohol are you telling me I have to take a couple sips of alcohol if I want to be an AP

  • @chrisfinch8637
    @chrisfinch8637 4 роки тому

    One of these days, I'm trying to save money to look the part of a guy who once wore a yellow suit jacket, along with a red shirt and black dress pants. He reminded me of someone who looked very familiar in a movie, back in the day.

  • @fifthtyp3
    @fifthtyp3 2 роки тому

    you in that mechanic disguise was like a kid on halloween. Not convincing dude lol.

  • @matthew_natividad
    @matthew_natividad 3 місяці тому

    Guess it’s good thing I dress n look like a teenager

  • @leonzhong2779
    @leonzhong2779 4 роки тому +1

    no matter what u act and what u cover, as long as surveillance notice u bet more on positive count than negative count, they know right away.

    • @jasonsoutlook1
      @jasonsoutlook1 3 роки тому

      Unfortunately it takes 3 complete shoes 6 decks for computer to make decision. Ap even or dumb gambler. It takes 30 minutes for evaluation. 99 + % accurate. If human surveillance is wrong and back dumb player off possible $$$$$ lost to future recenue.

  • @ambermae6
    @ambermae6 3 роки тому +1

    It’s all about how you play. Not the way you act or what clothes ur wearing.

  • @FrozenFlashDrive
    @FrozenFlashDrive 3 роки тому

    Just a theoretical, but what if you were to act like a wanna be card counter, bringing in a basic strategy card and looking at it frequently?

    • @fractalreptillian6985
      @fractalreptillian6985 3 роки тому

      They would probably just laugh at you and tell you they don’t want your play

  • @hohoszko9671
    @hohoszko9671 4 роки тому

    Do you think I can make money by playing roulette? I have some (enough) money in my other bank account.

    • @torbenh.1344
      @torbenh.1344 4 роки тому +3

      No

    • @Agent0range67
      @Agent0range67 4 роки тому +5

      No!

    • @Salveenee
      @Salveenee 4 роки тому +4

      No

    • @Blackjackapprenticeship
      @Blackjackapprenticeship  4 роки тому +21

      Can I run across a busy street with my eyes closed and not get hit by a car? Sure, it might work if I get lucky. But I wouldn't advise it.

    • @shreydavuluri5180
      @shreydavuluri5180 4 роки тому

      The casino has the house edge in roulette, however unlike blackjack, an edge that cannot be turned into ours.

  • @beardedsheepdog2783
    @beardedsheepdog2783 3 роки тому

    Helps if you can speak with other accents

  • @TommyGusack
    @TommyGusack 4 роки тому

    What do you think about progressive betting on roulette??? U are bound to win right???

    • @iancampion6979
      @iancampion6979 4 роки тому +3

      Well, the more you are willing to bet in total, the higher the percentage that you will make some money is. But that comes at a cost of how much you are possibly going to lose. The math does not work out in your favor, trust me.

    • @danielyuan9862
      @danielyuan9862 2 роки тому

      Sure, but with a negative EV your risk of ruin is _always_ 100%, no matter what your betting scheme is.

  • @andrewfields8556
    @andrewfields8556 3 роки тому

    You know this dude would really have to disguise himself, they probably have pictures of this guy in the back. You know they watch this channel...

  • @griffingish2633
    @griffingish2633 3 роки тому +1

    Any college students looking to get into counting to make a quick buck should learn how to play poker instead. Much more practical!

    • @georgekouts
      @georgekouts 3 роки тому +1

      There are ONLY 2 games that are beatable in a casino... and one of those is blackjack!

    • @griffingish2633
      @griffingish2633 3 роки тому

      I know you can beat blackjack, you can also win at poker. IMO poker is more practical because the casino welcomes you, we don’t need to worry about getting backed off/ banned.

    • @georgekouts
      @georgekouts 3 роки тому

      @@griffingish2633 Blackjack and baccarat have the best player odds in a casino. The house has a 3.6% advantage on poker.

  • @billyhack9673
    @billyhack9673 4 роки тому +2

    Never count the cards as they come out of the shoe. If you are wonging pick up the count quickly after all the round is dealt. Floor persons, esp. non counting floor people, will watch your eyes as the round is dealt. If you deliberately divert your gaze away from the dealing, they will not think you are tracking. Also don’t wear an MIT tee shirt and rigidly look at every card. If you split tens and lose, no problem. If you win and it’s big, move on fast. Also look out for Vegas drunks that can’t help loudly comment about your deviations from basic that almost always seem to work. Except standing on h16 vs ten. Everybody does that. Also it’s correct basic strategy to always stand on three or more card total of h16 vs ten in six decks or less. Schlesinger and the blackjack subsets guy discovered this. It’s also in Epstein’s theory of gambling.

  • @mrg1969
    @mrg1969 4 роки тому

    Another example of information that was good a few years ago 90s into early 20s. This works at mom and pops hole in the wall casinos. If you think the eye is watching the way you look/dress wrong, they are watching your playing 1 then your bets 2. So wear a wig or a hat or a red and blk checker flannel shirt with that hat like drew 🤣😂 won’t help. Great info 10 to 20 years ago, way to stay with the times buddy 👍

    • @skyedge3407
      @skyedge3407 4 роки тому

      I'm a current surveillance person at one of the largest casinos and it absolutely helps.
      It takes time to notice people, and then it takes time to count people. Also consider we have to prove you are counting, which takes so many hands (typically 45-60 minimum.)
      So even if I know you're counting, I have to prove it. Giving you bare minimum 25-30 minutes of counting time.
      If you are "red flannel sweater guy" and we confirmed you yesterday however all I have to do is say "look, its red flannel guy" and boot you in less than a minute.

    • @mrg1969
      @mrg1969 4 роки тому

      Nothing takes 45 mins to 60 mins you need to get faster, double deck game has 9 to 14 hands depending on factors like cut card and how you play, 6 deck shoe same thing your looking at 65 to 85 hands depending how you play/cut card. 45 mins to 60 mins, should be under 20 mins more then likely. You should improve your skills, further more unless you trust the or know the person running them down I wouldn’t back off just because some else did. Unless it’ the hylands or the holy rollers big teams like that.

  • @szymonkozak3203
    @szymonkozak3203 3 роки тому

    No respect for not spilting tens
    And to the cover how about just playing the game?
    Negative variance is the best cover...
    And knowing as many deviations as you can and the dumb casinos won't catch on and you can play for a long time xd

  • @lewisreynolds5283
    @lewisreynolds5283 Рік тому

    America truly is backwards 😂
    The only country where you can get into a casino wearing sports attire

  • @brianc7791
    @brianc7791 3 роки тому

    The bustling limit identically measure because border arguably irritate throughout a whispering apple. makeshift, boring freezer

  • @mysticalchildofficialyoutu9007
    @mysticalchildofficialyoutu9007 4 роки тому

    It's really very interesting to me that Colin and his buddies pride themselves on being these God fearing blackjack players, that are going to avenge the players who have lost everything to the casino's and take them down, when in reality, these guys will never shut down a casino. Also, how many of those people who lost their homes did you guys actually hunt down and give them their money back?
    Not picking on you, just asking a question. 🤷‍♂️
    I just find it interesting.
    Especially the part where you guys, who have been so blessed financially with this great skill, request $3,000 from people, (including air fair) for your training that literally takes less then 30 hours. And requesting $3,000 from guys who probably don't even have a bankroll in place yet.
    Again not criticizing, just making an observation.

    • @stevenhogg4913
      @stevenhogg4913 4 роки тому

      You dont need his training camp to count cards.
      They offer SOO much for absolutely nothing.
      Spend 25-40$ and buy some ebooks.
      The training camp is for people who want to pay for a face to face training. Its like the VIP room lol.

    • @randomdude2546
      @randomdude2546 3 роки тому

      @@stevenhogg4913 He makes fair points I have nothing against counters myself but i also have nothing against casinos unlike Colin , counters and casinos do exactly the same thing using math to get money for themselves in the long run I think Colin is a bit of a hypocrite imo sometimes but im thankful for all of the training he provides I think hes a nice guy im just not sharing his view on casinos and gambling in general thats all