Gambling With an Edge - card counter MPS

Our guest this week is a card counter who goes by the name MPS. We welcome your questions - send them to us at [email protected], or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or   / gamblingwithanedge  . Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of blackjack player, MPS [00:30] How did MPS get started in the AP world? [02:43] Transitioning into more serious play [06:13] Travel and playing on the road [08:00] Raising stakes, running poorly, and managing the emotions [13:15] What did MPS's family think about his AP endeavors? [14:14] Team play variance, dynamics, and theft [22:15] Hours commitment for team play [23:58] Game conditions and stakes for team play [24:46] Dealers recognizes the team's play style [26:33] Is MPS still pursuing a non-AP job [27:36] The team disbands, implications of being stuck, different structures [31:19] Would MPS join another team in the future? [32:42] South Point Casino April Promotions - $500,000 Money Madness casino-wide progressives, more food outlets have re-opened or expanded hours [34:03] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [34:22] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community, Blackjack Bootcamps have been scheduled, contact Colin Jones for more info [34:50] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners [35:45] Fondest counting memories, procedural errors [41:18] Back-offs and 86'ings [44:04] How has being an AP changed how MSP looks at cash? [45:30] How much is MPS on the road now? [45:56] Trouble cashing out [50:22] Fighting in casinos [52:07] Getting paid with small bills [54:30] What would MPS do differently in his AP career? [56:49] Recommended - James Grosjean's blog on GamblingWithAnEdge.com, SkipLagged.com Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Recommended: Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/author/james-grosjean/ Skiplagged.com Gambling With an Edge is a weekly radio show dedicated to making you a better gambler tomorrow than you were yesterday. The hosts, Bob Dancer, and Richard Munchkin are both authors and professional gamblers. You can learn more about them at gamblingwithanedge.com