I went to a $3,000 Card Counting Bootcamp
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In this Beat The Odds video, I took part in a $3,000 card counting bootcamp ran by Colin Jones from Blackjack Apprenticeship. You'll see the process card counters go through while training and how much money the top card counters earn from playing blackjack.
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What upppppppp! As per usual, I shall be replying to as many comments as possible! 😃
Here's the thing about this series... SOME of it will get suppressed. Its just gonna happen.
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I subscribed! :) I know I outed myself to you the other day, but please keep calling me xylene here on YT, Steven. Lol
I'd love to learn how to count cards (and would love even more to win lots of $$) but I don't have starter money to play with. I was hoping you'd ask that lady how one goes about getting back rolled and how the player gets paid (salary, or % of winnings, etc). Looking forward the each episode! Laughed at the Thank You! after you performed for them in this video. It's been a while since I last heard you do that. X)
Yeah that’s one of the tricky things, a bankroll is required. But there are ways of getting bankrolled. I can talk about that in detail in future
@@stevenbridges Please do! :D
Those costs are surprisingly reasonable given the potential upside for the right person.
On the ethics question as a dealer I think it's hilarious when someone is counting cards. The casino lets so much shady stuff happen that a thorn in their side is not as much as they deserve. Being smart is not unethical.
I currently deal blackjack and baccarat.
PS: Hope you bankroll every casino. Make that money until you're banned from every casino in the world!
It's true that it's silly to try to ban card counting, since it's just the art of thinking. Interested to see your new skills in action :) x
Thanks Tom! Yeah imagine banning a chess player for thinking too many moves ahead
@@stevenbridges Thats exactly what I always compare it to!!! lol
Casinos only accept bad players
@@stevenbridges Its like banning chess players to think ahead :D
Just reveals how corrupt the business is
I really like the way this video is made. It's edited well and tells an interesting story. You are as skilled at this as you are at magic and busking. So glad you have returned to youtube. Looking forward to the next one.
This is the kind of comment that really makes my day. Thanks Bob!
What i love about you is that one can really see how genuine your videos and talks are. You dont cut your "weaker moments" out, you put an emphasis on them and then show us exactly how you reflect well on yourself and overcome those insecurities. Through this series you have come a long way and its very captivating to join you on this journey. I dont know whether you will read a comment on an older video, but as im basically never writing comments, i really hope you do!
I honestly cant believe it's been so long since you've posted. I'm very excited to see how this goes
same :)
Feels great to be back!
@@stevenbridges and it's great to have you back! I remember you saying years ago you always wanted to come see America (maybe NY specifically, but I think the whole place) ... was going to Vegas your first visit here? How'd it feel to be in the US (finally)? :)
So glad you’re back, been watching over 6 years, I remember showing all my friends your videos back in year 8, can’t wait to continue watching this series, good luck!
Wow thanks for being subscribed for so long!
Yo! Glad to see this, over on the BJA forums we've been excited to see this series published, well, at least I know I have. Looking forward to the rest of it, it's nice to see a decent sized youtube channel that's covering the topic and doing so while knowing what they're talking about. Too many channels have tried to cover the topic without doing their research.
Thank you Nickles! Really appreciate it!
Trying my best to give an honest insight into life as a new AP. Want to show the highs, lows and everything in between
Nickels? Are you the same nickels from the original black jack army? That turned to taps?
I've just stumbled on your videos... Yes the premise is exciting and entertaining but I am amazed at your execution. Truly such a well made and well thought out series. Never stop being a showman
Great episode Steven! So excited to see where this leads you. I completely agree with the guy in the video that your performance, busking, magic skills must give you an advantage. Even if that advantage is the ability to be patient learning and practising complex things and being adaptable to unplanned events.
You hit the nail on to head! The advantage lies not in the magician skills, but in having gone through a process of learning something difficult before.
And busking is remarkably similar to card counting in terms of the variance of money and ups and downs.
WOW! The dedication of posting the video 3 years later
This just appeared on my recommended - never heard of you before but bloody hell. You are a legend my friend, love it. Good job
That was quite exciting ! I can wait to see more, also it's amazing to have you back, I've been checking your channel so many times for new videos ! :D
Hahah well here I am! Thank you, glad you enjoyed it
It's so great to see videos from you again! Really enjoying this series so far
Thank you! Really glad you liked it!
this is ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! a phenomenal first episode steven! so excited for the next one!
Agreed! :D
Thank you Jacob! :D
This series is already so cool! Good to have you back on this website 😊
Thanks so much! Great to be back :D
I appreciate the jargon translation, really helps the video feel more seamless instead of having to open a new tab every few minutes.
I shall keep the translations coming! I sometimes forget what terms are unusual and what terms I’ve internalised
Fantastic! I've been looking forward to this, well done
Thanks Pete! :D
I started looking at blackjack apprenticeship a few weeks ago and was debating how interested I am. I love that you started this video series because it lets me see your experience to further decide if I want to devote my time to this pursuit. Keep the great content coming!
Yeah! You'll definitely experience the highs and lows watching. I'm hoping this series gives people a very *honest* view of card counting
I'm already impressed by this series and it's only the first episode, the interview with the dealer turned card counter really highlighted the dirty tactics the casino's use to keep you spending and losing money. reminds me of the comedian joe lycet taking on a casino in london on his show joe lycetts got your back.
it also reminded me of the derren brown special where he took the contents of a random person's bank account and used his illusion skills to try and win a bet at a casino with that money
Thanks Mark! Glad you're enjoying it so far! Yeah they really will do anything to get the customers money.
I'm loving this series already! It's so interesting to learn about something I currently know nothing about. Thank yoouuu!
Thank youuuuuuu! Yeah its been really fun for me to explore this hidden world
It's so good to finally see what you were/have been up to!! Seriously fascinating 👏
Thank you Anna! :D
Yessss! So incredible seeing it all come together (: Could also see a video at the end answering questions from these comments
Yeah a Q&A is a good plan
This is just purely exciting to watch. Keep it up!
Thank you very much!
Gosh this whole series is gonna be so good, love it!!
Thank youuuuuu
Fascinating series, can’t wait for the next episode :)
Glad you enjoyed ep 1!
This is seriously some next level stuff. I'm glad TH-cam recommended me this series!
Ive been watching collin for a while and live in washington and found your washington blackjack video love the channel brotha keep it up!
So funny I go on my lunch break, and you're video had just posted. Timing! : ) So thrilled to get to see what you've been up to like this; well worth the wait!
Thanks so much! Hope you like it and enjoy your lunch haha
sorry your not you're - ugh :P (but hey, excuse for another comment!) :)
@@stevenbridges Made homemade chili yesterday and had that for lunch ... yum! But my lunch break is over now, so I'll head back across the hall to my computer to work. Pandemic ... working from home these days. Lol X)
this is so original and exciting ! amazing content
Thanks Marcello!
really looking forward to the rest of this!!
Thank you! Hope you enjoy it
Boy, this is fascinating. Can't wait for the rest!
Really glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for sharing your video man!
This is fascinating. So excited to see where this ends up going
Thank you Joseph! Glad you found it interesting!
Fantastic video. You are very courageous. I can’t even imagine how intimidating it must be.
It's cool to see the realities and the hard work that goes into card counting, because it's something that feels like it happens in a whole other world to what I'm familiar with.
Thanks! Yeah it's interesting to explore something that's kept so secretive
Finally got round to watching this. Its going to be interesting and I'm pretty sure I'll learn a thing or two.
Thank you! 😃
I didn't know what happened to you for the past few years but boy am I happy you're back with a banger of a series. Definitely one of my most anticipated TH-cam series. Can't wait to see more!
Really appreciate it! Thank you!
If they do make it illegal to kick off APs, casinos will undoubtedly put automatic card shufflers everywhere
Im playing about 400 hands an hour on the BJA test to get my game down perfectly! Everyday my mistakes are less and less
So excited for this series
Thanks Richard!
Here we gooo!! 🔥
It's happening!
Great video brother! Colin's shirt verified where I thought he was from, plus I watched Holy Rollers and loved it. Also I know where Seven Hills is at.
This man is a natural in front of the camera! Very entertaining and informative.
So excited for this!!! I’m gonna share with all my friends
Ah thanks in advance for sharing!
whatching your videos i got the motivation to start learning card counting: i learned basic strategy in 2 days, now i'm practicing the running count
thanks
No problem! Check out blackjackapprenticeship.com/?steven (affiliate link - costs you nothing extra but supports me. Remove the ?steven if you’d prefer to not use an affiliate link)
This is great. Similar to learning correct poker strategy. Dealing with variance is painful, a true skill to master... The mental game. 👍
Yes! Very similar thing.
Advantages to poker being you can't get kicked out.
Disadvantages being poker players are a VERY high standard.
Advantages to blackjack being, I know that I have an edge so will win long term.
Disadvantages being getting kicked out and all the travel.
Have been watching BJA's videos for a while, but your endorsement is what convinced me to join.
Very nice to see you again. This is the most anticipated return of all time.
I appreciate you sticking around!
@@stevenbridges of course!
Just wanted to say that this is the coolest series I've seen on youtube in a while. I know you were super nervous about releasing this, and my comment probably wont mean much amongst the other sea of positive comments, but i can already tell this is going to be an amazing series. i can tell youve put so much work into it. card counting is something ive heard of, but never really thought more into- im glad ill be able to learn something through this:)
Thanks so much Madison! Honestly every positive comment is so nice to read, it does mean a lot!
What a great video. You are doing a great job.
Thanks so much!
damn one of my favourite TH-camrs is back with an awesome project?my day just got better by a lot
Make sure you watch the trailer too 😃 some relevant context
And thank you! Too kind!
Colin's voice/accent really sounds kinda different than in his own videos. Maybe because he's a bit more chilled than when he professionally records his own stuff.
Dude this is just so cool I’m Finna sub
So cool that you got to do magic for them haha! Hope to meet Colin some day. But first I'd like to buy his training program online.
wow.. i didn't know you got yoru card counting start with BJA. Looks like a great investment.
I've been enjoying watching your grind!! Here's hoping you continue to get more of the good variance than the bad!! It's rough out there keep your head up!!
Colin seemed so much more relaxed then he does in his own videos lol. Very cool video, love the content.
He has very zen energy.
@@stevenbridges Thanks for the reply. I look forward to your series on Blackjack. I would say you also have a particular relaxing quality and clarity for a subject that lots have trouble talking about; despite card counting being around for so many years.
Really liked her honesty 🤠
Holy crap! This is getting good. 👍👍
Thanks Krisley!
that is so cool and fascinating that really blew me away
Thanks Nathanial!
I know this video was filmed in 2018, but pro tip for the future: invest in a 3-stop or even 6-stop neutral density filter. They're primarily used for photography to facilitate long exposures during the day when there's a ton of light (for movemnet in clouds, water, etc) but they have the dual purpose of cutting down light transmission for video, so when you're filming in a ton of sunlight like you were in Vegas, you can screw an ND filter on and it will block light from hitting your camera's sensor, i.e. the amout of light you're filming in won't translate to the video.
Source: I'm a professional photographer and use them for a bunch of things aside from long exposure photography. They're also great for staying at snyc speed when using flash in daylight
Dude thank you for the tip! I know very little about cameras. Will take this onboard for sure!
@@stevenbridges No problem, glad I could help! The only thing you need to make sure of is that you're buying the correct size filter for your lens.
The size you need will be marked on the lens somewhere, either around the front glass or somewhere on the housing closer to the mount, depending on the brand and lens.
Walk into any camera shop and they'll tell you what filter thread size you need. I'd probably start with a 3-stop ND filter, that should be fine
Thanks for the tip.
This is my favorite thing you’ve ever done!!!
Thanks Ali! :D
Really cool video mate
Thanks Shaun! Glad you liked it!
After listening in on the bja podcast I had to subscribe as I'm coming back into action after taking the pandemic hiatus off to do other things.
Best of luck at the tables! Pandemic really slowed down blackjack ay!
I'm excited for this.
Glad you’re excited! :D
@@stevenbridges , if you get a chance, you should check out Mac King's magic show. I've been to Vegas once and he's a magic legend!
Another key factor that has changed since the 90's, is the rise of computer software to analyze a player's skill level. Ian Andersen's cover strategy would not stand up to close computer scrutiny, unless he was playing badly on purpose (at first) and then playing skillfully once he knew their guard was down.
Yup, they can know immediately if somebody is counting today.
Computers would likely be an problem with a published cover strategy is published too as that means that you will be exhibiting some kind of pattern in your play that crops up in other players too. This is not good against systems like machine learning algorithms as it can be used to train those systems to identify and categorise those players. In the general playing population errors and mistakes are likely to be somewhat random not so if you are using some strategy to determine when to run a cover play, that creates a pattern in the noise and that is what ML is good at finding. The more data the ML has to train on with a similar pattern present the better it can become at spotting it and the more quickly it will converge to high confidence on seeing new data too.
How long did it take you to get to this point?
From when you first started trying to remember the chart til now, being 70% ready for the take?
Months?
You have no idea how exited I am for this series.
Thanks James!! :D
Haha! I was going to refer you to this guy and see what you thought of his back-off avoidance strategy. I guess the answer is "yes."
I don’t even like blackjack but I like money, this series is amazing ha
Surprisingly good audio, Steven - even at the end when the drilling was going on. What are you using to record?
The rode video mic pro plus! I do love it 😃
Great Video
Thank you!
Hey steven great vid but just wanted to ask why do all the BJA cards have a hole punched in them?
The Quality of these Videos and the Editing is Fit for a Netflkx Documentary
So, I just randomly discovered your channel and I'm thinking... I like his haircut. I wonder if that would look good on me? Then I start paying more attention to the video instead of just waiting to get to the card counting. No fooling, that's my beard style too. That was when I looked down and noticed that I'm wearing the same polo, color and everything. Looks like I need a haircut. I love your approach and editing style. These videos are quality. Thank you!
Are we the same person?
A week late (thanks youtube though I guess it's my own fault) but really interested in how this series goes. Keep up the good work.
No worries, you get to binge! 😃
Is card counting only viable with Manuel shuffling? Here in the UK it tends to be automatic shufflers.
Awesome first episode! I love the format and I especially liked the interviews. I studied and played some poker so the behind the scenes insights of pros and ex-pros are extremely interesting to me.
Are you open for some feedback?
I believe you could improve your interviewing skills. I am particularly talking about the interview with the girl ex-dealer, now card counter. There were a lot of moments when you spoke quite fast and unintelligible, or when you guys spoke at the same time, which made it impossible for me to understand her reply, or your question. As a fellow filmmaker, I learnt it is a good idea to paraphrase what interviewee said before moving on because it helps the viewer to catch up, and I am sure there are other cool interview techniques such as this one!
I do not know how sensible that was, since I am not sure if all of your episodes are already edited, and are just waiting to be published, or you are still able to make some editing changes, but hopefully the comment was helpful!
Thank you! Glad you liked it! Ah yeah lots of parallels with poker.
Thanks for the feedback regarding interviewing. That is useful! Definitely will be tricky to implement currently but next time I'm filming an interview I'll try my best to bear this in mind. 😃
I am a card counter too will say the swings make me wanna lose my mind 😂 the only way to make it is to make the correct bets and playing perfect the whole time
super fascinating how this is all 2 years ago and we're watching it catch up with reality - already completely glued to this. did you have more freedom editing a narrative together since you sorta know the 'future'? or were these all edited at the time they happened?
Great question!
Originally it was going to be a series of 5 minutes episodes. Think ‘budget Casey niestat learns to count cards’.
So this video was edited not tooooo long after filming but it was originally several videos.
Since then realised it made more sense to be a bit more long form so I re-edited.
Then I did some more re-edits and cut all the ‘fun Vegas times’.
So yeah it’s gone through many edits haha.
I’ve left room to edit a bit as I go. A lot of videos are fully edited, some aren’t edited at all
It’s honestly better for card counters that they can back you off simply because if they couldn’t they would only use csm or just not offer blackjack
It's crazy to watch a "new" video filmed pre-covid era
The king is back
Thank you! :D
So glad to have find your youtube chanel :D
Quick question and probably a simple one for you : When the count is super high you are suppose to make your bets bigger right ? But isn't the house more likely to have a better hand too ?
Yup. Don’t question it, that’s the best advice I have. You bet $100 on +5, the dealer gets blackjack, you still only lose $100.
I dont get it what are you counting how many cards are left? or how many cards are on table I dont get it at all
Really enjoyed your podcast features. You're very articulate; pleasant to listen to!
Thank you, that’s very kind of you
15:51 the beautiful sounds of dogs❤️
Music to our ears
I've said it before I'll say it again, It's been so long since I've seen an upload from Steve I forgot I was subscribed.
It’s been so long since I’ve uploaded I forgot I was even a youtuber!
@@stevenbridges lmfaoooo, welcome back!
i was once at a casino and had no idea how card counting works but I realized if there is a lot of cards that are smaller in value showing up more often then i have a greater chance of winning. needless to say, i was increasing my bets everytime i saw this happen and got kicked out for card counting. I did win over 1000 with only 200 to start to play with. bullshit treatments from casinos tbh
_upon going to In-N-Out_
“I had some fries. They were okay, I guess”
How I instantly learned Steven Bridges is Vegan 🌱 So relatable.
Hey Steven, around 2:24 you say theres a link in the description to see a video where you explore vegas, well.. i can't find that link ;)
It currently takes you to my mailing list where I’ll share said bonus video 😃
I just haven’t uploaded it yet and am also trying to bribe you all into joining my mailing list 😂
Even with a .5 to 1% edge in your favor the swing are ginormous! You have play lower than 5% ROR of your BR to stay alive and thrive!
Yup! Swings can be insane!
I was wondering where you went and why you stopped posting. But this series is incredible good
Really glad you’re enjoying it!
So cool
I was card counting with very basic knowledge at an India Casino, I believe they do stop you if you win alot. Is shoe deck still common elsewhere though? There are a few casinos that I went and its all the shuffling machine.
Yeah shoes are very common
Wow so cool.. trip down memory lane..lol
Get the bag broo💸💸💸
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Great production Steven!
Thanks Liam!
He had his exposure set for UK haha ;)
what’s the best website or app to apply card counting?