Staying in the game

At blackjack, one item that casino managers look for when trying to spot card counters is their bet spread. Remember the casinos read the same books as we do. When the count jumps up from 1 to 6 positive, we very much want to get that big bet out there. This is a big no-no. Betting a steady $10 then suddenly jumping to $60 is a sure way to get a lot of attention. Lets say the count goes up high and you won the last hand. You decide to “let it ride”, leaving your bet and winnings out there. You might even add a little something, like an extra $10 “for luck”. In this case, you now have a total of $30. This will help keep preying eyes away from you. You go on to win the hand and the count is still high. You “feel Lucky” and let it all ride again. This method requires two steps to get the big bet out there, but it can save you from being suspected as a counter. You might even have to do it in three steps, but again, your goal is to continue to play and not get spotted and barred.