i will be playing my 1st real tournament jan 20th in indiana , just wondering if you guys had any pointers or tips for a rookie because i am really nervous.
Prepare properly by... 1 - Reading the rules to know what type of BJ tournament you'll be playing and using the proper strategy 2 - Read Ken Smith's online book on strategy : How to Win Blackjack Tournaments. For more info, go to this thread http://www.blackjacktournaments.com/bb/showthread.php?t=4257&highlight=Ken's+book Good luck
1st tourny The 1st Tournament Is Always The Best(it Is The Time That You Get Your Feet Wet And Begin The Learning Process) If You Think You Are Nervous Now You Will Be More Nervous Then My First Tourny Was My Best Tourny I Won 1st Place Foe 20k It Take A Few Tournys To Begin To Be At Ease At The Table And Even Today I Am Nervous After Your 1st Tourny You Will Be Hooked And Try And Play All The Tournys That You Can Good Luck And Let Us Know How You Do There Are A Lot Of People On This Site That Will Help You With Any And All Questions :d :d
Hello, Murph36, and welcome to our little group! I looked up your tournament on the Calendar here, and the rules for that event are mighty sparse. Perhaps if you could get a few details and post them, folks could offer strategy advice that you'd find helpful. I asked many, many questions before my first time, both here on the forum and in private messages and emails. Not one single person turned me down, and the advice offered was always excellent. If you're sitting there feeling nervous, think about this and smile. Both Reachy and I (on separate occasions) busted our live game TBJ cherries on network TV shows. So did Deb (Angelrun5) although her show hasn't been broadcast. When the nerves are jangling & the palms are sweaty, just remember that it could be worse! :laugh: Maxwell has stated that his first BJT produced a win, no small feat by anyone's standards. I think that I can speak for everyone here in wishing you the best of luck, skill, and good cards in your first tournament, and hope that your success matches Maxwell's. Go get 'em!!! :gun:
History WELL THAT IS SOME HISTORY I HAVE NOT HEARD 1ST LIVE TOURNY AND IN FRONT OF THE CAMERAS I AM GLAD I DID NOT HAVE TO DO THAT MY WIN WAS ALL LUCK I HAD WATCH WSOB FOR ABOUT 2 MONTHS AND THOUGHT I COULD DO THAT TOURNAMENT PLAY AND ASKED MY LOCAL CASINO IF THEY HAD ANY TOURNAMENTS AND SURE ENOUGH THEY HAD ONE TWO WEEKS FROM THE DAY I ASKED THAT IS A DAY I WILL NEVER FORGET AFTER MY SECOND TOURNAMENT IN THE SAME PLACE I DID NOT DO SO WELL AND FIGURED OUT THAT I HAVE SOME LEARNING TO DO AND GUESS WHAT I STILL HAVE LEARNING TO DO BUT I DO LOVE TOURNAMENT BLACKJACK- LOT OF FUN AND GOOD PEOPLE TO KNOW
Read Ken's book and do what it says. After playing many tournaments, find your own style and tweak the basics if you so desire.
