T&A PODCAST - Part 2: Steve & Kal Thor InterviewThis episode covers dealer mistakes, hole card plays, side bets, backing off strategies, and wild casino stories from experienced advantage players.KEY TOPICSDealer Tells & MistakesDowntown Vegas dealer who'd ask "are you sure?" revealin...
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 TOPICS
Dealer 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
- Look beyond blackjack tables for opportunities
- Scout new casinos and new table games
- Side bets = high variance despite +EV
- Network with other APs for intel
- Protect identity strategically
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