best blackjack for testing your card counting skills without getting heat
I’m looking for advice on finding the right blackjack spot for practicing my counting without getting the wrong kind of attention. I’ve tinkered around with single deck tables at a couple local places, but the paranoia from the pit bosses made it hard to focus on my actual count. I always end up second-guessing if I’m drawing eyes with my fidgety nervousness and overthinking bet sizing.
Do you guys prefer double deck, or is six deck better for blending in? Are there certain places or times that make it easier to keep a low profile while still getting decent penetration? How do you keep your ego from tipping your hand?
Six deck games let you disappear into the crowd, especially late at night when promos thin out the watchers. When I started, I’d use small talk with the dealer to give my hands something to do besides nervous chip stacking, kind of like collecting random QR codes for no real reason. Penetration matters, but pacing and acting casual matter more. If your ego spikes after a win, step away for a breather or switch to perfect pairs blackjack for a few shoes to reset.
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