Alriiiiiiight team! Thanks for your support on this series! The next episodes are more and more likely to get suppressed by KZfaq. If you sign up to my mailing list, I'll send you a bonus video and also email you when I post a new video: stevenbridges.ck.page/ Or if you want to be an absolute legend, help these videos keep comin' by supporting me on Patreon: Https://patreon.com/StevenBridges
@danielplunkett34702 жыл бұрын
I'm fairly new. When I'm counting it makes more sense to me to count high cards as +1 and low cards as minus 1. That should make no difference as long as you adjust what you'd normally do at plus you do that at minus instead correct?
@zacharywong56322 жыл бұрын
How did you convince an investor to give you a lot of money for counting cards at the blackjack table.
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
@@zacharywong5632 I didn't even pitch him. He just 'got it' and then wanted to invest
@MH-pe8wj2 жыл бұрын
Loving this
@johnharrington7270 Жыл бұрын
Shhhhh 🤫
@breadifies28002 жыл бұрын
The fact that this series hasn't gotten the amount of exposure it needs is criminal. This is absolutely awesome stuff
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
Glad you're enjoying it! 😃 Shares do go a long way, spread the word :D
@Buggaton2 жыл бұрын
Wait what!? 7k views? Why'd the algorithm show me this? It has nothing to do with all the rat videos I watch! Happy though, this is awesome. Subbed!
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
@@Buggaton Rat fans = card counting fans 😂
@YOSSI22T.B2 жыл бұрын
It would be a bad thing for him if it got millions of views
@MrGlk2 жыл бұрын
Needs to work on the thumbnails. I hate it but Linus Tech Tips hasa video showing that cheese ball thumbnails have the biggest impact on views and hitting trending
@DSLRguide2 жыл бұрын
Great series, I’m hooked
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@MattGrayYES2 жыл бұрын
It's rare that I'm engrossed enough in a KZfaq series that I can't wait to see the next one, but you've got me here!
@qwertyTRiG2 жыл бұрын
Well, some of your Technical Difficulties stuff has had the same effect on me.
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
Very kind of you mate! Thank you!
@rojosimpson2 жыл бұрын
Every video in this series is super exciting to watch; I genuinely thought the analogue watch looked and had the best feature set that you were looking for! can't wait to see the next episode!!! 😊
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Rob! 😃 Yeah really glad I went with the watch. The glasses also weren't great as I had to angle my head massively to see the table.
@Savagemister Жыл бұрын
I was blown away at how much I've learned since joining BJA. In one month, I'm testing out at 98 and 99%. Still haven't gotten 100% but it'll happen soon as I learn these deviations.
@Emanuel_Vallejo2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, KZfaq algorithm for popping this series on my page. I like you heavily researched Colin and his team after Holy Rollers. Kids and life keep me from heavily practicing now but definitely retirement goals. Annnd I’ll use your link when I do.😂 Great series! Love the commitment.
@cwesley20052 жыл бұрын
Steven this is such a great series! I think blackjackapprenticeship is an amazing resource but its so interesting to see what a novice card counter can do if they put in the work. Im getting pissed at myself bc i cannot lock down the s17 and h17 deviations, but when i saw you took a whole year to hone your skills AFTER the boot camp I realized that there is no time crunch. Perfect basic strategy, perfect counting. Then true count conversion, bet deviation and basic strategy deviation . Thanks for giving an honest look at your strengths and weaknesses. I really appreciate the time you put into these videos. Thanks brother and keep counting!
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
Really glad that it's reassuring to see how long it took me. Yeah just keep at it, one deviation at a time! 😃 I still work on new deviations every day and sometimes 1 deviation will just take me bloomin' ages! Just try not to learn too many at once and keep them part of your daily routine, they'll come. It's really satisfying when a deviation that was reallllllly impossible to learn becomes second nature! I think of Deviations in terms of this format... NHC s17/NHC h17/ HC s17/ HC h17 So when I have a deviation I remember it like this.... For example, if I have a 10 and the dealer has a 10 the deviation is: Hit/Hit/Double at a true 7+/Double at a true 7+ It's just way easier for me to remember each deviation in that format.
@superethangaming. Жыл бұрын
@@stevenbridges I’m going to come back in a year or 2 when I actually know wtf this means
@Heeect00rrr2 жыл бұрын
Great series so far Steven👏🏼 Can't wait for the next episode!
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr Christ. Big fan of your miracles.
@FilmmakerMichael2 жыл бұрын
Best series going! I'm so stoked to see more!
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Michael Dean! Hope you’re well mate 👍🏻
@billysoy73832 жыл бұрын
I've recently been binge watching all your previous vids - you truly are incredible!
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
Very kind of you! Thank you
@Peter_van_Loon Жыл бұрын
Yoo bro, I been playin poker for like 12 years in my life. I love the thrill of gamble but also a lot of skill set to improve odds of winning. Also a moment in my life I wanted to become a casino dealer. I subbed! Find it very interesting to see your road on card counting.
@TheRHExperience2 жыл бұрын
This is getting more and more exciting!
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I like to imagine you're all on the sofa having a cup of tea watching this at the same time
@stephenruh24742 жыл бұрын
This should be a feature length documentary movie! It’s so good! At the end of every part I’m like “when’s the next episode 🤤”
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Stephen! Hopefully every Tuesday 😃
@madrmadrussian49312 жыл бұрын
This is hands down the most underrated show on KZfaq right now!
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@Volaths2 жыл бұрын
This is fantastic, I so excited for this series to play out
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😃 Glad you're enjoying it
@rogerbrandt66785 ай бұрын
Did it ever play.?
@MajesticMasiakasaurus2 жыл бұрын
The hype is so real. What a fantastic series
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
Really glad you’re enjoying it!
@panoknine3850 Жыл бұрын
I love your videos, got into black Jack apprenticeship a few years ago and there was no other card counting vlog. This is so awesome haha
@briantickes822 жыл бұрын
This should 100% be turned into a movie or series. What ever makes you the most money.
@ashtually2 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for the next episode! These are all so interesting, and the videos are really well edited and fun to watch as well. Thank yoouu!
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Mannnnnnny hours per video goes into the edit so I’m glad it’s entertaining
@ricomunez32352 жыл бұрын
Can’t believe I found your channel, greatest series of vids i’ve seen in a while!
@stacker632 жыл бұрын
this is WONDERFUL so so so exciting! i cannot WAIT for the next one! so well made!
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jacob! Glad you liked it :)
@CarsonClaws2 жыл бұрын
Best series on KZfaq!
@informatte2 жыл бұрын
It's all coming together
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
Exciting times! 😃
@jasmineearl4712 жыл бұрын
Love it!! But think I preferred the version that had me in it 🤓 dw guys you’ll be able to see the extended cut on stevens patreon!
@xzonia12 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I was looking forward to seeing you again. Enjoyed your YT videos back when you were making them. I hope you're doing well. :)
@Rick_Frigate2 жыл бұрын
Just found this series and I'm absolutely pumped to binge watch. I've wished someone made this exact series for as long as I can remember, and finally someone did.
@ianandersen2652 жыл бұрын
Being a card counter who lives in the US is a very good feeling.
@jaispartacus2 жыл бұрын
It's great to see you back on KZfaq. This series is awesome.
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! really glad you like it
@comicgeek46352 жыл бұрын
Loving having you back Steven
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
Feels great to be back!
@Skarhodges2 жыл бұрын
Used to watch you a lot and just got this series in my recommended. Such good work man great job
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😃
@charliesymons14092 жыл бұрын
This video is amazing! How has it not gone viral already?!!!
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Charlie!
@vermaledijd5922 жыл бұрын
Great way to end the school day, very excited!
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it! 😃
@HypnotizeAmerica2 жыл бұрын
I'm loving the content and scanning for the watch link!
@steventarver93702 жыл бұрын
Excellent, both in production and explanations. Entertaining!
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Steven!
@vlKenzo2 жыл бұрын
An absolute gem of a series to discover
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! 😃
@themorganator2 жыл бұрын
currently binging through this amazing content. I really hope this gets you the exposure you deserve - its brill. Thank you!
@MikaHarris_2 жыл бұрын
Oooo Steven Bridges, The British Spy. I can see a movie coming… 😂😂❤️
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
Hahah thanks Mika. Low budget less handsome James Bond 😂
@MikaHarris_2 жыл бұрын
@@stevenbridges I’ll watch! 😆
@lewispeart23442 жыл бұрын
Hey mate, look into a cash passport. Master Card do them, I use them for travel exclusively.
@benlu2 жыл бұрын
Oh, normally HSBC premier allows you to open bank accounts overseas for you to transfer money to without flying there (it takes a while). Getting it out is still difficult though! Moving large amounts of money is tricky!
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
Yeah! That’s what I managed to do but you’re right, large amounts of cash is always tricky
@orion4102 жыл бұрын
I haven't checked up on this channel in so long, so glad I came back
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
Check the new playlist on my channel 😃
@ezmny13872 жыл бұрын
me: ah a nice chill video "so anyway i started money laundering" 🤣🤣🤣
@jacobtrindade67282 жыл бұрын
Love this series! Can't wait for the next episode!
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jacob!
@manomagik6634 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the info Steven! Can't wait for the next one! Just subscribed to your channel! Keep em comin!
@m.shalako68242 жыл бұрын
I played professionally for 20+ years. To be honest I would avoid using a true count system and switch to a unbalanced count for shoes. You will be able to play far longer without any mistakes. With some modifications in the early part of the shoe (in which unbalanced is weak) you will gain back any potential EV loss by using a unbalanced count (especially with religious wong outs). After playing for so long I also feel that a max bet higher then $200 is a death nail and you will not be able to play long enough to reach EV. With 250k your looking at $600 max bet with correct money management. If your looking at a long career at BJ the playing at that stakes really is a waste of time as you will stand out like a sore thumb. The only thing you will be doing is playing for less then an hour at each place and driving to the next place only to get barred again. Yes it can happen at $200 max too but they are a bit more tolerant. Playing for a living is more about survival. Swinging for the fence is rarely optimal.
@treasurewuji87402 жыл бұрын
Yeah. The best strategy always plays with the current amount of money in hand. However, I am guessing he is doing this for KZfaq.
@tomek2 жыл бұрын
First time I've turned Notifications on on a channel! (:
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
I am honoured!
@una_10bananas2 жыл бұрын
The hidden camera bit was actually kinda scary/tense hahaha this is so exciting
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
haha oh if you think that's intense.... just wait
@una_10bananas2 жыл бұрын
@@stevenbridges can't wait!
@chriscarlone5272 жыл бұрын
Watching and loving it. Can't wait to see what happens next.
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Chris! Appreciate the comment and support
@christianporter36382 жыл бұрын
Steven…..as a magician, you’re brilliant. So I’m going to “expect” nothing less for this new venture you’ve embarked upon! You’re simply the best IMO…..have I stroked u enough lmao
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Ego sufficiently stroked 😂
@nixxvega8162 жыл бұрын
I've got a job interview tomorrow, and I've got very few expenses. Really hoping to save up the $400 quickly so I can hop on the BJA train; definitely gonna use your link. Great vids so far! I'm excited to see more!
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
Best of luck with the interview. Card counting is a difficult endeavour but if it’s right for you, you will know. Get saving as bankroll is very important 😃
@gavinwalker42992 жыл бұрын
I was hoping for a bank heist video, where you acquire the money to go card counting. Good series though!
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha next series Steven robs a bank 😂
@raulh2053 Жыл бұрын
To us up and coming grinders… you’re an absolute legend to us, brother. Cheers, mate 🍻 - Rara and the team, California
@topiasrantanen91582 жыл бұрын
really interesting stuff, once YT algorithm picks up on it the series is gonna get the recognition i think it deserves
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
I hope so 😃 but just mainly happy to be making something people are enjoying
@ds123456yd2 жыл бұрын
Good luck! Excited to see the results...
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dan!
@lidespam2 жыл бұрын
Wow, this is fascinating! Great video!! And kudos for taking this on - I'm getting stressed just hearing about the plan 😅
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
haha imagine living it!
@gustavoforestobritodealmei8882 жыл бұрын
Such a great series!!!
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
Thanks you Gustavo!
@joost_schiphorst2 жыл бұрын
This is soo cool!! Have watched almost every video today
@Imafed420692 жыл бұрын
Wow I can’t believe you went straight to the BJ cars counting king himself Collin lol! This was an entertaining video thank you
@breezyx9768 ай бұрын
Heads up, you should look into civil asset forfeiture. It basically means American cops can steal any large quantity of cash from you, and you have to sue to win it back. Also congrats on half a million subs!
@willparry58002 жыл бұрын
Hey! Great content! Quick question why don't you play in UK? Are the games way worse than in the US?
@JG-ne1sd2 жыл бұрын
The issue of having large amounts of cash described at around the 6:10 mark leaves the impression that customs would seize your cash while they investigate the legitimacy of it. That's not how civil forfeiture works in USA#1. Customs would likely just tell you that the story you gave them doesn't add up, seize the money, file a complaint called "The United States versus $200,000 in cash, and let you hire an attorney to try to get it back. They might even offer to let you keep a percentage if you sign away your rights to the remainder of the cash, but you wouldn't be charged with any crime. I am not a lawyer, but the topic infuriates me and I've read up on the practice of CF and watched YT videos on it (there's also a very good episode covering CF by Last Week Tonight that I recommend and John Oliver's accent might make you feel right at home). Corrupt police departments all over this country use it to legally rob citizens on the side of the highway.
@JusticeLoveOfficial2 жыл бұрын
I’ve traveled with large sums to Vegas multiple times and have never had an issue not once. Just have receipts ect bank withdraws, where you go it, and where you are going with it and you’ll always be okay.
@JayDillDrums Жыл бұрын
Well, I know what I’m watching when I get home with my tacos. I’m heading out in June. I got a great deal for five nights at the Rio. I live in New Jersey, and Atlantic City has been getting really rundown. There’s some thing about the energy of Vegas. That is absolutely amazing. I’m not even a huge ambler I probably won’t even drop 2K while I’m there unless. Alcohol. PURE MDMA. Hash oil? Free drinks. let’s see what happens?? Ima HIGH ROLL. in both senses. I plan to stay at resorts world next year because I saw a video on it recently that is absolutely stunning. I’ve been there a couple times. In fact, I lost my wallet and the floor people found it with all my money inside thank God.
@nickfratangelo28302 жыл бұрын
This series is awesome.
@danielblake41122 жыл бұрын
Wow, what a great series
@krisley51782 жыл бұрын
Great stuff Brutha! 👍👍
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
Thank youuuuu Krisley!
@keegannagy93852 жыл бұрын
Im in seattle! Thats crazy if only I ran into you and collin at the mucks or snoqualmie.
@parkerjohnson52702 жыл бұрын
these videos are so well made!
@OrangeBananaPear7 ай бұрын
0:08: 🃏 The speaker reflects on their journey of learning and practicing blackjack over the past 11 months, including the challenges they faced. 3:06: 💰 The video explains how card counting works and why it's not as simple as it seems. 5:54: 💰 The video discusses the limitations on cash amounts for preventing money laundering and the process of opening an HSBC premiere account. 8:45: 🎥 The video compares different covert cameras for recording purposes. 11:40: 🎰 The KZfaqr visits a casino in central London, plays a few hands of blackjack, and walks away with a small win. Recap by Tammy AI
@nikolaitregouet2 жыл бұрын
Amazing. Waiting for the next episode…
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
Out today! I got a little delayed but it's on the way
@rajuthapa3590 Жыл бұрын
Best.of.stop time
@Caleb-zj9xi2 жыл бұрын
Hey Steven! I’m so excited to see this series unfold! I’m interested to see the timeline of this in dates, hard to tell when it’s so long after filming and the world has changed so much.
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
there’s a date stamp at the beginning of each vid. 😃 This is all prepandemic. It becomes very obvious when the pandemic hits in the series
@ADIMIRROR Жыл бұрын
You’re leading thousands of magicians and persons to this practice. Let’s take money where it sleep.
@DeathStrikr Жыл бұрын
the HSBC stuff makes sense tho cause if it was readily available for the public what's to stop criminals from money laundering through there
@victordrouinviallard17002 жыл бұрын
Old but: I own an HSBC account and like many banks they take 2.5% for currency change which is insane! -> now I'm using Wise who is around 0.5% which is much more reasonable (and it's quite easy to transfer from a currency to another then use it).
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
Great tip! I did use Wise for the actual conversion so we're on the same page 😃
@Asdfgkokiee22 жыл бұрын
Support from finland, your vids amazing
@User-xp4kl2 жыл бұрын
This is some real life James Bond stuff 😂
@intensi_t2 жыл бұрын
great series so far
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr Beatbox
@reightgoodbikes2 жыл бұрын
In all honestly as a gambler myself you are crazy todo this, have you much gambling experience? Because it may just seem like counting cards but when your losing the mental stress is massive, I was a poker player for years I was ahead but it was very hard to maintain. But a lot of time it’s like a job sitting at tables for hours, breaking even Will be interested to see how you get on good luck :)
@xzonia12 жыл бұрын
The man likes a challenge. Lol :)
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
I am absolutely crazy to do this. This vid was shot in 2019 so I can now fully appreciate what you are saying.
@reightgoodbikes2 жыл бұрын
@@stevenbridges ahh will be interested to see how it unfolds :)
@MH-pe8wj2 жыл бұрын
This series is awsome
@kamkham26002 жыл бұрын
This is ridiculously awesome
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@savbrown2 жыл бұрын
THIS IS SO COOL
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Savannah! Hope you’re well!
@bicky19263 ай бұрын
Love the videos, could you link where you got the hidden cams im thinking of starting a poker vlog and those would be perfect
@gilbertnajera88782 жыл бұрын
See you at Q&A Magician! 👋🏻
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to it! 😃
@bob456fk6 Жыл бұрын
The analog watch might make the casino think you're not into the latest and greatest digital stuff, so you're not a threat with a camera.
@SamColemanCreative2 жыл бұрын
Disappointed at the lack of brief case camera (in all seriousness though, this series is awesome. James Bond level.)
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha that would have been epic
@Cewu2 жыл бұрын
Ironically the less exposure you get while actually playing the better XD
@jasonmtoronto2 жыл бұрын
While in Washington state, did you run into a lot or any automatic shuffle machines? Here in Ontario, Canada, I haven't found a casino or even a table that doesn't use use them at any of the 4 casinos I have checked Obviously there is no winning there.
@tuckt6180 Жыл бұрын
Great job
@shaung38562 жыл бұрын
You should get a Monzo
@bkkarma178 Жыл бұрын
math yes
@Miles85862 жыл бұрын
Im a little late. But maybe hanging the glasses on your shirt collar, could’ve gotten the best angle
@DrTune2 жыл бұрын
I like that you opened an account with HSBC; a bank famously helpful to money launderers ;-)
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
I said that to them once when they were giving me hassle about depositing cash 😂
@JamesBGooDS2 жыл бұрын
Hey great series +StevenBridges 👍 Did you figure out the perfect solution to getting cash out abroad?
@warrenjohnsen1242 жыл бұрын
On your trip to Washington, did you ever visit Clearwater Casino in Suquamish? Thanks Steven
@TH-qu5pz2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this incredible series! Are you still counting cards?
@brianedgar34132 жыл бұрын
God just please don't wear the glasses. I feel like you'd be spotted in like, maybe 10 minuets.... Also thank you for having the stones to do this and post it online. Much appreciation
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
bahahaha yes I showed them to my gf and she strongly advised for me to not wear them. I have not used the glasses.
@vetoland922 жыл бұрын
Lovin this. THANK YOUUUUUUU
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
THANK YOUUUUUUUU
@Bella-wl6fn Жыл бұрын
You are on it, lol...good for u👍🤗✨🤞☘️🌠☀️
@patohenning77372 жыл бұрын
This is better than a Netflix series...
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@purplepotato20152 жыл бұрын
Add some sleights in the BJ games... 😙👌 Also love Colin's channel (I believe that's his name) learned the basics of card counting there.
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
hahaha oh man if I did that I would be in prison! Yeah Colin is THE man!
@purplepotato20152 жыл бұрын
@@stevenbridges hahaha, better stay safe then!
@SliceofCheeze2 жыл бұрын
HOLY CRAP I JUST SAW THE LEGENDS BACK
@stevenbridges2 жыл бұрын
Hahah thank you. Watch these in order they make more sense. Playlist on my channel