You
can further slow down the croupier by asking about the rules of the
game as it is in progress. There is nothing unusual in this; few players
fully understand the drawing-and-standing rules. If the floor man
is displaying interest in your game, raise your bet, then lower it
when his attention is elsewhere. Peripheral vision can be very useful
here. With casino personnel who are not wise to these tricks, you
can substantially cut your expenses and may even make a small profit.
It's a good idea for the player trying to get comps to use a simple
card-counting method, such as the one described in Chapter 3, to minimize
losses. Casino personnel don't know anything about counting at baccarat
and will assume you're losing at the same rate as any other player.
Saving $120 on every $1,000 bet isn't a fantastic savings but it may
well make the difference between making a profit or an overall loss
on comps.
For players using the advantage-play techniques described earlier,
you can still get comps, but most of the time your average bet size
will be the table minimum, so don't expect the five-star suite. Moreover,
it is not in your interest to slow the game down, as you have the
advantage and it would lead to you making less money. You may also
feel, however, that being rated is attention you do not want from
casino personnel, who may become suspicious if you win consistently.
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