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Everyone wants to beat the casino. Hear from those who actually have. From practical tips and hard earned wisdom to epic stories of blackjack careers that went far better than expected, the Blackjack Apprenticeship podcast is for anyone interested in blackjack, card counting, or just "sticking it to the man."
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Husband & Wife AP Team ‘Ltrain’ and ‘Pocketqueens’ | BJA074
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Today Colin is joined by BJA members ‘Ltrain’ and ‘Pocketqueens’, a married AP team that have taken 6 figures from casinos in 2020 alone. They discuss how they got into blackjack, being spotted by another AP, unexpectedly hitting a jackpot, the dynamics of married AP life, and more!By Colin Jones
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Gambling, Advantage Play, and Losing Streaks with “Ballaboy2234” | BJA073
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BJA member and Bootcamp grad “Ballaboy2234” joins Colin on Episode 73 of the BJA podcast to discuss: Training with a co-worker – Taking advantage of a side count early in his career – Mid career losing streak and reality check – The effects of Covid on his career – And more! See the Opportunity/Risk video here: https://www.blackjackapprenticeship.c…
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From Poker to Pro Blackjack: “Pokrplyer” | BJA072
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BJA Member “Pokrplyer” joins Colin for episode 72 of the BJA podcast and the discuss things such as: The transition from poker to Blackjack, Using credit cards to build his bankroll, How the pandemic has affected a “¾ time” pro, And the expectations vs the reality of professional advantage play.By Jonathan Keane
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BJA Mailbag and (Belated) Reflections on the Blackjack Ball | BJA071
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Every day our inbox fills up with all types of questions about blackjack. In this podcast, Colin shares his thoughts and advice on many common situations, as well as his observations from the most recent Blackjack Ball this last February.By Colin Jones
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The True-Life Adventures of ‘Nickels’ the Advantage Player | BJA070
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On episode 70 of the Blackjack Apprenticeship Podcast, Colin is joined by BJA pro ‘Nickels’. They discuss topics such as his route to becoming an advantage player, how to not miss opportunities in the casino, taking advantage of rare (and valuable) casino promotions, and more.By Colin Jones
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Blackjack Hall Of Famer Richard Munchkin | BJA069
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Eight years after first appearing on the Blackjack Apprenticeship Podcast, the illustrious Richard Munchkin returns to answer questions posed by our members. Colin and Richard discuss topics such as: The easiest play he ever pulled off, Winning millions from a casino in Korea, Avoiding CTRs, Richard’s gambling superpower and more.…
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Colin Answers Your Top Mailbag Questions | BJA068
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Colin digs into his mailbag to answer your questions such as: What would he do different if he was starting a team today? Where should you keep (and not keep) your bankroll? How fast can you count down a deck? Tips on cashing out.By Colin Jones
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The Life of an AP Family: Part 2 with “Grace the Gorilla” | BJA067
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“Grace the Gorilla” is back and talking about generating $500 an hour of EV as the BP, some of the blessings and lessons learned with having 6 children, and to laugh with Colin about some of their adventures as an AP family for the last 15 years.By Colin Jones
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Married to a Card Counter for Over 15 Years: “Grace the Gorilla” | BJA066
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Navigating a relationship while living the life of an AP is no simple thing. With over a decade of experience, Colin and his wife Grace are back on the podcast to talk about being married and building a bankroll, moving to full time card counting, and blackjack trips as a family.By Colin Jones
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From a Dream Job to Full Time Card Counting: “Stan Podolak” | BJA065
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Full time AP, and BJA Member, Stan Podolak hopped on a call with Colin to discuss: – Transitioning from full-time work to full-time advantage play – His strategy for playing (and keeping) his local casinos – Handling 15 months of unexpected variance – Starting a team – An off-the-charts EV “5-card Charlie” game…
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Author, AP, and Vegas Floor Supervisor Andy Uyal | BJA064
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The author of “The Blackjack Insiders” Andrew Uyal is back on the BJA podcast to talk about: What opening casinos back up could look like. Some advantages card counters have over casinos. How casinos view card counters. What he would do different if he went back to card counting. And whether card counters are good for casinos.…
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Handling Stress as an AP (and During a Global Pandemic) with ‘SassyRed’ | BJA063
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BJA Member SassyRed is back on the podcast with Colin to talk about stress and shares some strategic ways APs can stay mentally and physically healthy on the road or while stuck at home.By Colin Jones
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BJA Update and Ways to Increase EV while NOT Playing Blackjack | BJA060
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Whether you’re still in training or a traveling pro card counter, we are all living in uncertain times. In this podcast, Colin Jones shares some ways to keep generating EV while the casinos doors are closed. Also, Colin shares some updates on upcoming bootcamps, Casino411, and a couple of other BJA tools and resources.…
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The Part Time, 6 Figure Card Counter: “Overtime”| BJA059
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Today we talk about how a part time card counter and full time construction worker has earned six figures counting cards. He’s driving the company truck to the casino, using casino money to pay for his wedding; all while getting a lot of comps (cruises, flights, hotels, TVs, and a Dyson vacuum).By Colin Jones
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Maximizing Credit Card Perks with ‘Jimmy Jazz’ | BJA058
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Jimmy Jazz has been hacking the perks system since he was five. In this podcast, he shares how you can get 8 round trip flights for $200 and few other valuable credit card advantage plays.By Colin Jones
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Founder of Blackjack Apprenticeship and author of ‘The 21st Century Card Counter’ | BJA057
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Colin Jones, founder of Blackjack Apprenticeship and author of ‘The 21st Card Counter’ sits down on the other side of the mic to be interviewed by BJA member ‘GreaseMonkey’ In this interview we discuss: – EV, AV (actual value), and Variance – Losing $86k at the Hard Rock in a session – Asking the Dealer to deal as fast as they’d like…
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MMA Fighter, Real Estate Investor and Blackjack Professional ‘jcrox111’ | BJA056
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Winning 150k from one local casino, getting comped a 2019 Mercedes and a $14,000 European Cruise. jcrox111 is a professional card counter. In this interview we discuss: – Winning 150k at a casino within walking distance of your house – Getting comped a 2019 Mercedes lease and a $14k European Cruise – “Blackjack bought me three houses” – jcrox111 – …
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Author of “The Blackjack Insiders” Andy Uyal | BJA055
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Our latest podcast interview is with Andy Uyal, author of ‘The Blackjack Insiders: How Two Pit Bosses Beat the Casinos at Their Own Game.’ In this interview we discuss: – Having a partner to share the worst losing streaks (and the biggest wins) – How casinos share the same superstitions that gamblers have – Playing rooms when there is no one on shi…
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The Gift of Getting Fired and Networking with Successful AP ‘PingPong’ | BJA054
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Our latest podcast interview is with BJA Bootcamp Grad and a fellow ‘outside the box’ thinking AP “PingPong” In this interview we discuss: – Learning to think ‘outside the box’ for $8 million – Advice for those considering transitioning from part time into full time card counting – Trusting the math while continuing to explore new ways to generate …
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Interview with Veteran Blackjack Apprentice ‘ambj21’ | BJA053
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Our latest podcast interview is with multiple six-figure card counter “ambj21” In this interview we discuss: – Losing 80% of your bankroll – Playing as an investment vs playing for survival – Balancing Advantage Play while raising a family – Putting your money where your values areBy Colin Jones
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Blackjack Players, Bootcamp Grads, and Barbers “BCD” and “SmurfAP” | BJA052
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Our latest podcast interview is with BJA Bootcamp Grads “BCD” and “SmurfAP” In this interview we discuss: – How to handle winning and losing as team members – Playing Blackjack after taking a break – Bankroll Goals – Business and PassionBy Colin Jones
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Member of the MIT Blackjack Team, and World Series of Poker Champ Andy Bloch | BJA051
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Our latest podcast interview is a former member of the notorious MIT blackjack team and prolific poker player Andy Bloch. In this interview we discuss: – The Mental difference between Blackjack and Poker – Training with the MIT team – Attending Harvard – Being an AP with a familyBy Colin Jones
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Investing, Blackjack, and Skydiving with BJA Member ‘SD1’ | BJA050
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Our latest podcast interview is an AP and active BJA Member who goes by the name “SD1” In this interview we discuss: – Starting your career with a massive downswing – The similarities between skydiving and blackjack – How to communicate wins/losses with your significant other – Emphasizing your losses…
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Part 1: The Life of Card Counter ‘SassyRed’ | BJA048
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Our latest podcast interview is a BJA member who goes by the name “SassyRed” In this interview we discuss: – How a life of travel helps prepare you for the AP life – How to handle desperate casino patrons – The importance of setting attainable goals – Advice for milking compsBy Colin Jones
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Interview with Long Time Card Counter “RPC” | BJA047
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Our latest podcast interview is an AP who goes by the name “RPC” In this interview we discuss: – How card counting is like the Stock Market – Treating Bankroll Management like a business – How card counting has changed over the last ten years – Advice for new countersBy Colin Jones
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Long Time Blackjack Player, Author, and Publisher Anthony Curtis | BJA045
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At our most recent Blackjack Bootcamp we had the honor of hearing from Anthony Curtis. Anthony is a long-time advantage player. He also runs Las Vegas Advisor and Huntington Press, the publisher who will be putting out my book in 2019. – How he got into advantage play – His time on Stanford Wong’s team – How he got the reputation for being “maniaca…
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$1.2 million Card Counter “Yoshi” | BJA043
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Our latest podcast interview is an AP who goes by the name “Yoshi.” For those who don’t know his story, Yoshi is a card counter who turned $3,000 into $1.2 million in two years of full-time play. He has recently taken an indefinite break from AP, and in this interview we discuss: – The road from beginner to pro – What led to his decision to step aw…
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Author of “The Blackjack Life” Nathaniel Tilton | BJA042
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Our latest Podcast is with Nathaniel Tilton, author of “The Blackjack Life.”For those who haven’t read it, “The Blackjack Life” is an excellent portrayal of how Nathaniel and his teammate spent several years as weekend warrior professional card counters. It illustrates the need for excellent skills, the double life of a card counter who keeps a day…
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Infamous $15 Million Blackjack Hall of Famer Don Johnson | BJA041
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While in Las Vegas for this year’s Blackjack Ball, I was able to interview Blackjack Hall of Famer, Don Johnson. For those who don’t know his story, you can read up on how he used Loss Rebates (and actually a lot more) to beat Atlantic City for $15 Million. In this podcast, we discuss: – The unique background that laid the foundation for his massiv…
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Mixing a High Profile Corporate Life and a Successful AP Career with BJA Member “Peacock” | BJA040
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Our most recent Podcast interview is with BJA Member, “Peacock.” Peacock has been a Member for several years now, is a multiple time Bootcamp attendee, and ran a two man team with another BJA Member. One thing that makes Peacock’s story unique is that he fits in being a card counter around being President of a fairly large-sized company. But he enj…
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“The Phoenix” and the $300,000 Side Bet | BJA036
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BJA Pro “The Phoenix” spills the beans on the side bet that made him $300,000 in 10 months! In this interview we discuss: – What “The Phoenix” has been doing since reaching his financial goals – What led up to discovering the side bet that netted him $300k – How he nearly walked away from the game – The unique approach he took to keep everyone in t…
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Diversified Advantage Player and BJA Pro “JCnote” | BJA035
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If you’ve spent any time on the BJA Forum, you likely know who JCnote is. He’s our Forum admin, a regular Bootcamp Pro and guest speaker, and he has been a professional AP for most of the last 6 years. JCnote sat down with me to talk about: – His journey into card counting and other forms of advantage play – The differences between card counting an…
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Pro Card Counter and BJA Member “HitA7” | BJA033
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I recently sat down with BJA Member and successful card counter, “HitA7.” HitA7 has become a friend over the past few years, and if you ever meet him (either one-on-one or at a Bootcamp), you’ll quickly learn that he’s not only a good card counter, he’s a really great guy. I’m sure you’re going to enjoy hearing his story… In this interview we discu…
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“Million Dollar Video Poker”’s Bob Dancer Joins Colin | BJA029
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In my most recent trip to Las Vegas, Bob Dancer was kind enough to sit down with me for a podcast interview. For those who don’t know who Bob Dancer is, he’s a professional video poker player, author of “Million Dollar Video Poker” and several other books (primarily about video poker), and co-host of the amazing “Gambling With an Edge” podcast. In …
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Interview With Professional Card Counters “Spartan” and “levimich” | BJA028
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I was able to sit down recently with professional card counters, Spartan and levimich. They have been members of the BJA community for a while, they proved their skills at a Bootcamp, and they have since become friends, even coming to help train others at our Blackjack Bootcamps. In this Podcast we discuss: – How each of them went from seeing a mov…
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Insights From International Blackjack Pro “Ultimate” | BJA027
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Well, I had an opportunity to interview Ultimate to dive deeper into his story. In this Podcast we discuss: – How he went from home gambling nights with his friends to studying card counting – How he fit his training around working a full-time job (and life) – His trip to the US for a Blackjack Bootcamp, followed by a 300 hour card counting adventu…
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Part 2: Blackjack Pro “The Phoenix” Interview | BJA026
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I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Blackjack Pro and BJA Member “The Phoenix”. In Part II we discuss: – How he dealt with a 2 months dry spell at the tables – Money and emotions – His advice both to those training and those actively counting cards in casinos – Risk-taking – How to handle a backoffs Listen below to find out what he has…
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Part 1: Blackjack Pro “The Phoenix” Interview | BJA025
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I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Blackjack Pro and BJA Member “The Phoenix”. In Part I, he shares: – How he got into card counting – His blackjack training – The common threads that tie he and I together over the past 10 years – His early career experiences – What card counting has taught him about money Listen below to find out wha…
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American Casino Guide creator, Steve Bourie Interview | BJA021
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We recently hung out in Las Vegas with American Casino Guide creator, Steve Bourie. His son attended our Blackjack Bootcamp, and we wanted to sit down with Steve and discuss the American Casino Guide, his goal if visiting every casino in the country, and using Video Poker to his advantage (he’s being modest about his skills on the podcast). Check i…
While in Vegas for our last Bootcamp, Ben and I (and a few card counter friends) attended this year’s Blackjack Ball. Ben and I recorded a recap of what went down… Check it out!By Colin Jones
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Blackjack Bootcamp Recap Jan 2015 | BJA019
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We just finished another Bootcamp Weekend in Las Vegas. Ben and I recorded a recap of what went down… Check it out!By Colin Jones
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Part 2: Church Team member and Holy Rollers’ star Dusty aka Pink Chip talks life as a card counter | BJA016
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Finding team members. Back Room with wingman. Lots of back off talk. And being nice to casino staff. This is part 2 of Colin’s interview with former Church Team member and casino crusher, Dusty aka “Pink Chip.”By Colin Jones
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Part 1: Church Team member and Holy Rollers’ star Dusty aka Pink Chip talks life as a card counter | BJA015
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Hear Colin talk to Dusty about learning card counting and testing out, finding middle of nowhere casinos, spending a night in jail, and leaving money in hotel room. Enjoy!By Colin Jones
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Part 3: Winningest Church Team Member Loudon Ofton | BJA006
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Here’s the last part of Colin’s interview with Loudon Ofton. Loudon Ofton is a highly successful card counter who has won more money than anyone else we have ever worked with. You can listen to the interview here, or through iTunes below. If you’d like to read more of Loudon Often’s stories, click here!…
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Part 2: Winningest Church Team Member Loudon Ofton | BJA005
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Part 2 of Colin’s interview with Loudon Ofton. Colin got a chance to share a beer with long-time friend and million-dollar winning card counter, “Loudon Ofton.” This is part 2 of the interview.By Colin Jones
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Part 1: Winningest Church Team Member Loudon Ofton | BJA004
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Colin got a chance to sit down and share a beer with long-time friend and million-dollar winning card counter, “Loudon Ofton.” They discuss how he got into card counting, what his training was like, and some of his favorite stories.By Colin Jones
In this episode of our Blackjack Apprenticeship Podcast, Ben and Colin discuss what they are doing to get ready for one of our bootcamps in Las Vegas. If you are interested sign up or request a free phone consultation here to talk to Colin directly about attending a Bootcamp.By Colin Jones
On this edition of the Blackjack Apprenticeship Podcast:Ben, Colin, and Jon discuss how to find good conditions in casinos. Not all blackjack games are created equal. Learn what type of things to look for and how to make sure your session at a casino is positive.By Colin Jones
In this episode of our Blackjack Apprenticeship Podcast, we discuss the four most common myths that surround card counting.By Colin Jones
