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  1. Facial Recognition and Bet Sizing Strategies: Insights from a Seven-Figure AP | BJA104

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    In this episode of the Blackjack Apprenticeship mailbag series, Colin and Joe748 are joined by SD1, a BJA member and successful advantage player with over seven figures in winnings. The trio tackles a range of topics, including the challenges of facial recognition technology, strategies for returning to a casino after being backed off, considerations for adjusting your bet spread, tips for dealing with license plate scanners and ID checks, and much more. Tune in to gain valuable insights and practical advice from experienced players in the world of professional blackjack.

  2. The Magic of Card Counting with Steven Bridges | BJA103

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    Steven Bridges is a UK-based professional Street Magician turned Blackjack Card Counter. We had the pleasure of meeting Steven back in 2018 when he attended one of our Blackjack Bootcamps. Since then, he has taken on the exciting challenge of going from beginner to pro in the world of professional card counting. Steven has documented the entire process from the beginning training to getting kicked out of casinos in his video series “Beat the Odds.” Steven takes us behind the scenes discussing the ups and downs of the journey, techniques, & strategies he’s employed to become a successful Card Counter.

    Watch the video on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDGqlb-weEI

    CHECK OUT STEVEN’S CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@stevenbridges

  3. Taking a Stand Against Casinos – Bob Nersesian | BJA102

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    Attorney Bob Nersesian has a wealth of experience in dealing with casino abuse of players and protecting the rights of Card Counters & Advantage Players. He has won millions of dollars worth of verdicts against casino wrongdoings against patrons over the years. In 2013, he was voted into the Blackjack Hall of Fame, a testament to his contributions to Card Counting & Advantage Play community.

    Watch on youtube video: https://youtu.be/WFlISbpQntg

  4. Married Advantage Play Teammates with ‘Flewster’ | BJA101

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    How do the trials of a married card counting duo compare to the endeavors of the typical solo card counter? Joining Colin and Joe 748 are BJA member Flewster and his wife and they discuss: The heat difference between husband and wife, The flexibility of full time, The effect of card counting on their marriage, Getting in local hours, Second thoughts after losing half their bankroll, and more!

  5. Tales From The Felt: Author Interviews | BJA099

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    Three in-depth interviews with contributing authors to Tales From The Felt: An Illustrated Anthology. Including star of Holy Rollers: The True Story of Card Counting Christians Dusty Wisniew, high stakes card counter Joanna Henderson, and high rolling advantage player and BJA Pro SD1. They go behind the scenes and expand upon their already incredible stories.

  6. The Day-In-Day-Out Life of Card Counters – Tales From The Felt | BJA098

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    If you’ve ever wondered what unfolds in the day-in-day-out life of a professional blackjack player, the new book Tales from the Felt features 21 of the most notorious card counters in the world recounting a memorable moment or experience. Join Colin, Joe748, Loudon Ofton, and book illustrator Scott Samples as they discuss: The idea behind the project, How it will benefit charity, An overview of the stories, The ideas and process behind the illustrations, and more!

  7. The Courage of a Female AP with CurlyFry | BJA096

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    With 450 hours and counting in at the blackjack tables so far this year, BJA member and full-time card counter CurlyFry joins Colin and Joe748 to discuss: Betting $250 on a $2500 bankroll, Getting a cruise ship casino to change their rules, Getting backed off on a first date, Playing in Monte Carlo, the advantages and disadvantages of being a female AP and more!

  8. The Do’s and Don’ts of AP Networking | BJA095

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    Why can’t we all just be friends? In this episode, Colin, Joe748, and Nickels discuss the nuances, difficulties, and value of networking with other card counter and advantage players. They discuss things like: Colin’s 7 rules for AP networking, their first encounters with other APs, Networking with casino employees, and more!

  9. Steven Bridges and Teammate Joe98 Visit America (again) | BJA094

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    Fresh off a multi-week trip to the US, Youtubing Card Counter Steven Bridges and his teammate Joe98 join Joe748 to discuss: Card Counting after youtube fame, Playing in the US vs the UK, The dynamics of cross continental team play, Cash and international travel, and more!

  10. From Side Hustle to Full Time Card Counting with SheriffAP | BJA093

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    Success in card counting can be many things to many people. One thing it won’t be, however, is easy. Joining Colin and Joe748 is BJA member and full time card counter SheriffAP. They discuss: choosing a side hustle over a career, training 150 hours in casinos, getting 1000 hours locally, car accidents, getting assaulted by casino personnel, and one infamous confrontation with the police.