Re: New Player Needs Some Advice

Rod Garvey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message 
> say, I'm excited about the challenge. I don't mean to brag, but I'm
> GREAT at the game on my computer. I head to Atlantic City prepared to
> win a lot of money.
> 
> Here are two questions for the more casino-experienced of you. Is
> there a limit to how much money I should win before walking away?

No. Set a limit on your losses but never set a limit on your wins.

 I
> would hate for the casinos to think I was somehow cheating. 

You probably won't have to worry about that.

Because I
> plan to go back frequently when I need to make money for specific
> items in my life - vacation, car repair, etc. 

Excellent. That's the way I like to work it. When I get a little low
on cash, I just head on down to the casino and win what I need at the
blackjack tables. It's just like having my own bank.I have thought
about just going one time and make a gigantic score so I'd never have
to go back but that would be too easy. I need some way to spend my
time.

> 
> One more question: I am fully aware that you don't hit on 18-21, but
> what is the general consensus of the group for the following numbers:
> 
> 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

Fully aware, huh? What about A7 against 9,10 Ace? 

Double 11 vs. anything lower than an Ace.

Hit 12 vs. 2,3,7,8,9,10,A. Stand vs. 4,5 ,6.

Hit 13,14,15, and 16 vs. anything 7 or larger. 

Never stand on A6. Either double or hit.[You asked about 17]

You don't need a consenus. Charts have been available for these [and
all other] plays for 40 years.You can buy one in the casino gift shop
for as little as $2.

jarrett40> 

> My gut says hit on everything up to 16, but I'd love to hear another
> opinion or two.
> 
> See you at the tables!
> 
> Rod