T&A: Tens And Aces. An AP Blackjack podcast. Turning the tables from Las Vegas to Local Casinos

Episode 122: Feed Two Birds With One Scone (Part 2 With Calthor And Steve)


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T&A PODCAST - Part 2: Steve & Kal Thor Interview

This episode covers dealer mistakes, hole card plays, side bets, backing off strategies, and wild casino stories from experienced advantage players.

KEY TOPICSDealer Tells & Mistakes
  • Downtown Vegas dealer who'd ask "are you sure?" revealing no made hand
  • Post-COVID rusty dealers making obvious peeking errors
  • Lucky Stiff side bet dealer paying unqualified hands (cost casino $3-4K)
  • New casinos = inexperienced dealers = more mistakes
Side Bets
  • Lucky Ladies +EV at +6.5 true count (Hi-Lo)
  • 1000:1 payout for suited queens w/ dealer blackjack
  • TIP: Cash out immediately after big wins to avoid surveillance review
Backing Off
  • Be unmemorable - don't argue, just leave
  • Story: Flat-bet to $25 while "ploppy" betting $1000 allowed to continue
  • Dealer's response: "We let you bet $1000 - what does that say about your play?"
Protecting Your Identity
  • Slot hand-pay tip: Refuse consent for automatic player's card
  • Script: "I do not consent to giving my information for creating a player's card"
  • Only legally required to show ID to police, not security
Rated vs Unrated Debate
  • Some casinos require cards for premium games
  • Hard Rock: unrated players limited to 1 hand, 4x table min
  • Weigh short-term comps vs. long-term access
KEY TAKEAWAYS
  1. Look beyond blackjack tables for opportunities
  2. Scout new casinos and new table games
  3. Side bets = high variance despite +EV
  4. Network with other APs for intel
  5. Protect identity strategically
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Reddit: r/tapodcast
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