First I wanna say how thankful I am for this forum- It was like Christmas morning when I discovered it and my heart was broke when blackjackinfo shut down. I may come across brash or insensitive at times but this is only because of my own shortcomings and I mean no harm. I am here to learn and also to contribute my experience to the community for what it's worth.
It is fitting I find you now as I am going full time monday, next week. I have never done this. My goal is 35 hours of playtime weekly with 5 days a week at my disposal. I am 38, have a wife and two kids in my home in New Jersey. All the casinos are about 30 minutes which is half my job commute.
I have 70k in my savings account. My living expense is 2500$ a month. Basically I set aside 20k so I can live for 8 months, at which point, if I make it, I am hoping to see a return. If not, I will continue bravely forth into the unknown.
I owned my own business for 5 years and the lease runs out friday. This has been my ambition for over a decade. I am perfectly willing to accept failure.
I made 45k a year before tax and lived relatively comfortably with this. I would be encouraged and able to survive if I can make 35 k in my first year ( I will have limited extra income and support but not much). While this may seem like pennies to some-I'm telling you I would rather make 35k a year doing this than working like a normal human being. That being said- more will be welcomed!
I use REKO. Not much but I have used it for a long time and feel more comfortable knowing I have an unbalanced system mastered rather than second guessing my skill with a more powerful one.
To be honest I will probably stop if my account hits $15000. So my roll is only 35k with 8 months expenses and a year to double it.
I think this should be doable.
I will play in PA- there are 4 casinos I will hit on a rotation, spending the most time at 2 of the four, because the penetration is very good. I will camp for 6-7 hour sessions with no cover other than moving pits after ending a shoe with large bets. I don't get rated and have recieved heat from only one pitboss on one occassion and i camp at these tables mercilessly spreading like a madman.
I will spread 10-200 or 15-200 at a minimum, most likely a bit higher.
Anyway-I am excited for this- I do not contend that I am a pro or that I even deserve the opportunity-I welcome all criticism and such. I will add more if there are questions or interest. And I started a blog - what is there is just a random few weeks that I experienced last year where I happened to be winning. I will leave actual daily results there. asscrackofblackjack.com
Oh, and if there are those wondering what is offered out here its 8 deck monsters, s17, LS.


The Buzzard