Casinos and Professional Players

I've been playing a table game (non poker) semi-professionally for awhile,
going to Vegas at least once a month in the past 6 months and have just
broken six digits in profits. I usually act touristy and keep a pretty low
profile. While playing this past weekend at a major casino, the dealer at
my table said that she thinks I'm a professional player. I've heard stories
about the Griffith Book, the MIT kids, and how casinos have way of
monitoring unwanted players. I don't want to blow my cover now because the
$$$ is becoming substantial. I kept cool and just said that "I took it as a
compliment, you must think I'm good.", trying to get her to stay away from
that subject. She turned around and repeated the same thing to the
supervisor. They both started talking how I should bet bigger (my bankroll
was about $30K) since i were using a system that's working to maximize
profits . I said I don't like the stress associated with betting big, not
my style. Personally, I think I'm too small a fish but I can see how they
may get concerned since they clearly have seen how much money I've made
from Player Card and marker transactions. My conservative strategy, a
combination of percentage and counting, usually net 25%-75% gain per trip
and has a loss limit of 5-10K. I don't think they were trying to help me.
What do you guys think? Anything I should worry about?

All Blackjack players days are numbered.
Don't plan on having any edge much longer. With each card going back in
the deck at most places and many more buying the equipment each day. Most
BJ counters have given up the game.

Don't play very long in the same casino. With all the joints in Vegas it
will take you a long time to make the rounds. Stay low and drink while
you play. A little coke and water with a dash of wiskey for smell works
well. Make sure you take the drink to the table with you!


On Sep 16 2003 12:41AM, Brian wrote:

> I've been playing a table game (non poker) semi-professionally for awhile,
> going to Vegas at least once a month in the past 6 months and have just
> broken six digits in profits. I usually act touristy and keep a pretty low
> profile. While playing this past weekend at a major casino, the dealer at
> my table said that she thinks I'm a professional player. I've heard stories
> about the Griffith Book, the MIT kids, and how casinos have way of
> monitoring unwanted players. I don't want to blow my cover now because the
> $$$ is becoming substantial. I kept cool and just said that "I took it as a
> compliment, you must think I'm good.", trying to get her to stay away from
> that subject. She turned around and repeated the same thing to the
> supervisor. They both started talking how I should bet bigger (my bankroll
> was about $30K) since i were using a system that's working to maximize
> profits . I said I don't like the stress associated with betting big, not
> my style. Personally, I think I'm too small a fish but I can see how they
> may get concerned since they clearly have seen how much money I've made
> from Player Card and marker transactions. My conservative strategy, a
> combination of percentage and counting, usually net 25%-75% gain per trip
> and has a loss limit of 5-10K. I don't think they were trying to help me.
> What do you guys think? Anything I should worry about?

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