Re: questions to Billb

"Peaches" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message

> 1.   What are the dealers really thinking?  On the surface they seem
> to wish the players well, but really . . .?

But really, they could care less. They are paid by the hour.  Of course
winning players tip better and make for a more pleasant table.

> 2.   Assume for this question that I bring a pleasant demeaner to the
> table, play basic stratagy, and make a small toke (I have been in the
> habit of placing a nickle bet for dealer on the first hand.)
>      Now, If I look down and find that I am being paid for a push.
> Is it more likely an error or not?   Should I say something or keep my
> mouth shut?   This has happened twice, so it can't be that rare.  I
> did not say anything, because I did not want to make the dealer look
> foolish, especially if he were really trying to cut me a break.

I'd think that in most houses dealers paying pushes would soon get written
up. The eye in the sky misses little.

>
> 3.   I have not really become a good counter yet but I am working on
> it.   As a dealer you see the tell-tale signs before anyone . .  what
> does the casino expect you to do about it?  What do most dealers
> actually do?

I expect they are supposed to signal the pit critters. I don't know if they
actually do when the counter is tipping well.
>
> 4.   Is it safe to think that if I am playing a bet spread of 10-50
> and my winning per session are under $1000 I will be too small a fish
> to attract attention?

I would think that with any kind of "cover" you'd likely stay under most
radars.  Paranoid houses not withstanding.
>
> 5.   What is the dealer thinking when he slides the shuffle card in -
> why do some dealers routinely go only 65% while others go much deeper?

I expect the deeper ones are more sympathetic to counters - or just lazy and
want to shuffle less.

>
> any other thoughts you - or anyone else - has about the player/dealer
> relationship would be welcome.    thanks

Now I'm curious as to what dealers think of my perceptions too?

-W