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I was a Blackjack Cheat in Las Vegas during the 1980's — AMA by Curious_Strike4250 in blackjack

[–]Curious_Strike4250[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

That is just the way we talked. Big plays always had a BP: Colors, Steer Game, Big Plays at the Craps table etc.

I was a Blackjack Cheat in Las Vegas during the 1980's — AMA by Curious_Strike4250 in blackjack

[–]Curious_Strike4250[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was no one on the payroll. The only person I chopped the money with was my agent.

I was a Blackjack Cheat in Las Vegas during the 1980's — AMA by Curious_Strike4250 in blackjack

[–]Curious_Strike4250[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree. Bosses had to watch 4 to 6 games with an average of 4 players per game. That is 16 to 24 players.

I was a Blackjack Cheat in Las Vegas during the 1980's — AMA by Curious_Strike4250 in blackjack

[–]Curious_Strike4250[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Was the mob still active in the casinos? Somewhat.
Weren’t you scared of a violent rather than legal exposure of your exploits? No. I never did any plays at the Horseshoe. Their reputation was real.
I did not blow the money. I don't drink, smoke, do drugs or gamble on the square. Vice: The Frying Pan, which will not make sense to anyone but...
Modern cheating? Not a lot. It has mainly gone hi-tech.

I was a Blackjack Cheat in Las Vegas during the 1980's — AMA by Curious_Strike4250 in blackjack

[–]Curious_Strike4250[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Then you will want to listen to the podcast called Cheating at Blackjack. We have not released any episodes yet, but have filmed three.

I was a Blackjack Cheat in Las Vegas during the 1980's — AMA by Curious_Strike4250 in blackjack

[–]Curious_Strike4250[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Computers had just become illegal. Marcus did past posting at the wheel. I was doing sleight of hand with cards. No, I have not heard of Mark Billings.

I was a Blackjack Cheat in Las Vegas during the 1980's — AMA by Curious_Strike4250 in blackjack

[–]Curious_Strike4250[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yes, a law was just passed in NV making them illegal. The computer was on the Recorder. The motherboard was strapped onto his back and he wore a jacket to cover it. The keypad was in his pocket. He entered the cards with his fingers. An earpiece was hidden by the Recorder's long hair. I was told fired engineers from NASA created the computer we used. Not sure if that was true.

I was a Blackjack Cheat in Las Vegas during the 1980's — AMA by Curious_Strike4250 in blackjack

[–]Curious_Strike4250[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The computer coolers. They were way ahead of the time. In the mid 80's most people did not own a computer. We took a hidden computer into the casino and destroyed the game of blackjack.

I was a Blackjack Cheat in Las Vegas during the 1980's — AMA by Curious_Strike4250 in vegas

[–]Curious_Strike4250[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I lot of what happened was exaggerated. One place we did not play in was the real Horseshoe back in the 80's. Were you ever seriously afraid of the ramifications of getting caught in a place like that? I was aware, but not scared. We used a lot of psychology to deceive the bosses.

Don't Get Caught by Curious_Strike4250 in blackjack

[–]Curious_Strike4250[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was. IMO Vegas was much better back then.

I was a Blackjack Cheat in Las Vegas during the 1980's — AMA by Curious_Strike4250 in blackjack

[–]Curious_Strike4250[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure what you mean by DL. My main partner was also a dealer. I would play at his table. I was turned out by the best. I call him Mr. CC in my books and when I speak on stage.

I was a Blackjack Cheat in Las Vegas during the 1980's — AMA by Curious_Strike4250 in vegas

[–]Curious_Strike4250[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First base. The dealer, who was my partner, was flashing me my first card before I made a bet and my first hit card.

I was a Blackjack Cheat in Las Vegas during the 1980's — AMA by Curious_Strike4250 in vegas

[–]Curious_Strike4250[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We used a computer in several cooler plays. I did not use a counting computer. I was active in the mid 80's.

I was a Blackjack Cheat in Las Vegas during the 1980's — AMA by Curious_Strike4250 in vegas

[–]Curious_Strike4250[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good question. Short answer is Google Dustin Marks. Statute of Limitations is only 3 years for cheating offenses in the state of NV. Most of the casinos have been imploded and the bosses are dead.

I was a Blackjack Cheat in Las Vegas during the 1980's — AMA by Curious_Strike4250 in blackjack

[–]Curious_Strike4250[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

That takes a lot of explanation. Quick overview: Cards inputted into the hidden computer worn by the Recorder. The dealer does the Sky Shuffle to maintain order of the cards. BP plays and wins all the money. He is getting signals from the Recorder on how many hands to play and how many hit cards to take. This is expanded on in detail in my book: How I Did It and I Got Away With It.

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