Advice needed on how 30 yo female can become self-made millionaire
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blackjack ... i can think of a couple of tips, pls correct me if im wrong ...
(1) find an empty table so wont be sabotaged by retarded persons asking for more cards than is logical. minimizing no. of players also lower chances of other players being distributed a card that is in our favor
if that is not possible:
(2) sit as the first person on the table
and may i ask what no. of points you will decide against drawing more cards.
(1) find an empty table so wont be sabotaged by retarded persons asking for more cards than is logical. minimizing no. of players also lower chances of other players being distributed a card that is in our favor
if that is not possible:
(2) sit as the first person on the table
and may i ask what no. of points you will decide against drawing more cards.
May,
It depends.. on the card that the banker has opened. If the card is anything less than 7, ie 6 and below.. and not an ace... (from 2 to 6), then even with 12/13 points you can probably try not to draw a card if you are the first few players.
If you are the last, it could be different.. depending on the sequence of cards that came out before you.. is the next card likely to be a 10 and above? the trick is to leave the 10 or picture card for the banker if the banker only as a few points.. 2 picture will kill him and pays everyone.
If however, if the banker has a ace or 10 or big cards.. if you have only 12/13 points, most likely you may want to draw a card to improve it.
It depends.. on the card that the banker has opened. If the card is anything less than 7, ie 6 and below.. and not an ace... (from 2 to 6), then even with 12/13 points you can probably try not to draw a card if you are the first few players.
If you are the last, it could be different.. depending on the sequence of cards that came out before you.. is the next card likely to be a 10 and above? the trick is to leave the 10 or picture card for the banker if the banker only as a few points.. 2 picture will kill him and pays everyone.
If however, if the banker has a ace or 10 or big cards.. if you have only 12/13 points, most likely you may want to draw a card to improve it.
rofthelper
Member
This is interesting. Touching on blackjack...
RWS use 4 decks shuffling system
MBS use 6 decks shuffling system.
My objective is very simple. Control the blackjack table. If you can't control the table, you will be controlled. That's why my frd and I will look for empty BJ tables and spread our bets.
Understand and observe your opponents. They will kill you or aid you. So find an opponent who can be your aid.
Touch on the details later...
RWS use 4 decks shuffling system
MBS use 6 decks shuffling system.
My objective is very simple. Control the blackjack table. If you can't control the table, you will be controlled. That's why my frd and I will look for empty BJ tables and spread our bets.
Understand and observe your opponents. They will kill you or aid you. So find an opponent who can be your aid.
Touch on the details later...
rofthelper
Member
Hi tomasulu, doubling up or martingale system will work, if you have very hugh bankroll, or the casino remove the table limit for you, which will not happen, hehe. I can say you are facing a lucky situation in that particular shoe.
One common betting system is 1-3-2-6. Win 1 unit lose 3 but hard to reach 2 and 6 units. You win 1, 3 units or 2 units, but lose 6 units in the end. These are the frequent results that will happen and often happen.
Now, I won't chase my losses. Last time, yes I chiong like a mad man. lol No need to fight the casino all out if you are facing downtime. Why not keep yourself afloat and live to fight another day?
One common betting system is 1-3-2-6. Win 1 unit lose 3 but hard to reach 2 and 6 units. You win 1, 3 units or 2 units, but lose 6 units in the end. These are the frequent results that will happen and often happen.
Now, I won't chase my losses. Last time, yes I chiong like a mad man. lol No need to fight the casino all out if you are facing downtime. Why not keep yourself afloat and live to fight another day?
rofthelper
Member
sm you are correct, we can't refrain ppl from joining us. That's why we withdraw our bets and move to another table. Cos there are many genius or pro gamblers who like to offer their "professional advice" to us when to draw third card etc... usually I will ask them to buy over my bet in that box. hehe.
rofthelper
Member
sm, yes they are not suppose to, but they are right behind us and they are found everywhere. We can't stop them for interfering, that's why I invite them to buy over my bets. In such situation, it's important to have a clear mind. Listening to ipod is a good idea.
rofthelper
Member
Very common scenarios in casinos. When ppl see dealer have a 10s as first card, they hit and hit. When they see small face values like 2,3,4,5,6, they stand and hope dealer bust, or double-up their cards. As you notice, chances that dealers that have A or small value cards seldom go bust.
No one can predict the next card, but if you work out the probability enough, even dealer has strong starting card, there is no need to be afraid of them. That's why I go casinos with a "fresh body and clear mind". Once I feel physically drained, I go home and Zzz...
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It depends.. on the card that the banker has opened. If the card is anything less than 7, ie 6 and below.. and not an ace... (from 2 to 6), then even with 12/13 points you can probably try not to draw a card if you are the first few players.
If you are the last, it could be different.. depending on the sequence of cards that came out before you.. is the next card likely to be a 10 and above? the trick is to leave the 10 or picture card for the banker if the banker only as a few points.. 2 picture will kill him and pays everyone.
If however, if the banker has a ace or 10 or big cards.. if you have only 12/13 points, most likely you may want to draw a card to improve it.
No one can predict the next card, but if you work out the probability enough, even dealer has strong starting card, there is no need to be afraid of them. That's why I go casinos with a "fresh body and clear mind". Once I feel physically drained, I go home and Zzz...
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It depends.. on the card that the banker has opened. If the card is anything less than 7, ie 6 and below.. and not an ace... (from 2 to 6), then even with 12/13 points you can probably try not to draw a card if you are the first few players.
If you are the last, it could be different.. depending on the sequence of cards that came out before you.. is the next card likely to be a 10 and above? the trick is to leave the 10 or picture card for the banker if the banker only as a few points.. 2 picture will kill him and pays everyone.
If however, if the banker has a ace or 10 or big cards.. if you have only 12/13 points, most likely you may want to draw a card to improve it.
rofthelper,
Of course, it depends on the play.. the sequence of cards that were played.. No absolute, just probability to increase your chance of winning.
That is why normally I will observe for a while before joining a table.. or I play with small bets for a while to observe the cards..
Of course, it depends on the play.. the sequence of cards that were played.. No absolute, just probability to increase your chance of winning.
That is why normally I will observe for a while before joining a table.. or I play with small bets for a while to observe the cards..
rofthelper
Member
Blackjack (MBS preferred) has a two advantages over Pontoon.
#1. You can surrender at anytime regardless what is the dealer up card is. In Pontoon, you can only surrender if dealer draws ACE or a PICTURE card.
#2. Your insurance bet can be higher than your starting bet when the dealer has a ACE as a up card. In RWS, your insurance bet is set at 50% of your starting bet.
#1. You can surrender at anytime regardless what is the dealer up card is. In Pontoon, you can only surrender if dealer draws ACE or a PICTURE card.
#2. Your insurance bet can be higher than your starting bet when the dealer has a ACE as a up card. In RWS, your insurance bet is set at 50% of your starting bet.
tomasulu
Member
pc simulation?! geez...
when my mate and i talked about it the first time, we ran through the possible scenarios and worked out the kinks. on a low tech xl. and then we tried it out in a casino. and again. suffice to say we haven't lost a single cent. and no you don't need a lot of cash to start.
please don't pm me, im not telling.
when my mate and i talked about it the first time, we ran through the possible scenarios and worked out the kinks. on a low tech xl. and then we tried it out in a casino. and again. suffice to say we haven't lost a single cent. and no you don't need a lot of cash to start.
please don't pm me, im not telling.
duckyholic
New Member
today i finally take the brave step forward to resign from my job in seek of something that i want to do ,been in this job 4.5 years, bonus and increment miserable... no promotion
feel very disheartened
going to take up a course to learn something i m really interested in and hope to be able to carve a career out of it ...
I will not know the outcome, but i wanna try and see how it turn out....
i m already 35 this year and although the future hold uncertainty and insecurity, but i got to make changes in order to see the bigger picture behind and to test my limit to how far i can stretch ....
thats how i try to encourage myself everyday ......
well, cant retract now, so i can just hope for the best/.....
feel very disheartened
going to take up a course to learn something i m really interested in and hope to be able to carve a career out of it ...
I will not know the outcome, but i wanna try and see how it turn out....
i m already 35 this year and although the future hold uncertainty and insecurity, but i got to make changes in order to see the bigger picture behind and to test my limit to how far i can stretch ....
thats how i try to encourage myself everyday ......
well, cant retract now, so i can just hope for the best/.....
well duckyholic,
what i can tell u with alot of certainty is... u will only be happier. when u are stuck in a rut, dun for 1 moment think that things will change for the better simply becos u wish it...
i will share a phrase with u... "If u do what u consistently do, u will get what u consistently get... IF u wanna get what u have not been getting, u have to change what u have been consistently doing, u have to change!" - this to me, is one of the most powerful phrases i've learnt... and it has gudied me thru many decisions to jump ship, to face unknown...
As long as u dun like what u're getting, dun just find out abt what's out there... Leave, then your whole body and mind will work together like an Instinct, to get u to the next level. dun settle for lesser than what u set out to gain in life If u know u are worthy of it.
what can be worse than working til 50 and realising u've been wasting your life away? Today, u did what Most pple dun dare to do, what most pple dun dare to think, what most pple dun dare to acknowledge... Congrats!
dun let fear rule u, and u will find your rainbow...
what i can tell u with alot of certainty is... u will only be happier. when u are stuck in a rut, dun for 1 moment think that things will change for the better simply becos u wish it...
i will share a phrase with u... "If u do what u consistently do, u will get what u consistently get... IF u wanna get what u have not been getting, u have to change what u have been consistently doing, u have to change!" - this to me, is one of the most powerful phrases i've learnt... and it has gudied me thru many decisions to jump ship, to face unknown...
As long as u dun like what u're getting, dun just find out abt what's out there... Leave, then your whole body and mind will work together like an Instinct, to get u to the next level. dun settle for lesser than what u set out to gain in life If u know u are worthy of it.
what can be worse than working til 50 and realising u've been wasting your life away? Today, u did what Most pple dun dare to do, what most pple dun dare to think, what most pple dun dare to acknowledge... Congrats!
dun let fear rule u, and u will find your rainbow...
duckyholic
New Member
hi powder
thanks for your words, it is certainly so encouraging to me ...... and thats what i need the most now..
to be honest, i m really not sure if i could be good at what i really want to do, but i got to try right??
what i can only be sure is that if i stay , i can foresee myself and what i will become 10-20 years later...an office lady in her 50s dragging her feet to work by bus or mrt.....that is even more scary to me than me leaving without a job now at 35....
thanks again powder...
after i tender, i smell n feel such a huge sign of relieve that i had not feel for a long long time......
thanks for your words, it is certainly so encouraging to me ...... and thats what i need the most now..
to be honest, i m really not sure if i could be good at what i really want to do, but i got to try right??
what i can only be sure is that if i stay , i can foresee myself and what i will become 10-20 years later...an office lady in her 50s dragging her feet to work by bus or mrt.....that is even more scary to me than me leaving without a job now at 35....
thanks again powder...
after i tender, i smell n feel such a huge sign of relieve that i had not feel for a long long time......
Well I've not been known to be kind with words, so am sharing my honest thoughts.. I dare say I'm seldom wrong in these aspects, and what u're doing simply puts u above the general average in terms of action. I know how much u have to summon to be out of your comfort zone and I am so damn glad that your motivation comes from a Greater.fear of seeing your future You, than from simply the fear of unknowns today.
We Should do what we need becos we dun like what we'll see in the mirror 20 yes from now, and not becos of tomorrow or next week.
I'm very positive at u will only move up, not even sideways... Just stay convicted and keep your eyes n ears opens for doors that open to the life which u seek.
We Should do what we need becos we dun like what we'll see in the mirror 20 yes from now, and not becos of tomorrow or next week.
I'm very positive at u will only move up, not even sideways... Just stay convicted and keep your eyes n ears opens for doors that open to the life which u seek.
mum_of_2_girls
New Member
Hi sm,
You mention you are looking to buy some shares.
Which shares are you looking at?
Good time to buy shares or good time to sell shares?
Looking forward to your reply.
You mention you are looking to buy some shares.
Which shares are you looking at?
Good time to buy shares or good time to sell shares?
Looking forward to your reply.
mum_of_2_girls
New Member
Hi sm,
I don't know whether I'm stupid or simple-minded.
I just sold most of my shares which I bought 6 mths ago.
There you are looking to buy shares and I go to sell, should have hold on longer.
Do you think there is going to be more upside for Singapore?
I don't know whether I'm stupid or simple-minded.
I just sold most of my shares which I bought 6 mths ago.
There you are looking to buy shares and I go to sell, should have hold on longer.
Do you think there is going to be more upside for Singapore?
Nowadays I don't look actively at to trade in short-term basis. The outlook for SG is surprisingly good. Remember we are going to grow at 13%-15% this year.
STI index rise does not mean you make money unless you bought most of the underlying stocks representing STI - well that is a broad spectrum.
If you are active trader, every time is also a good time..
STI index rise does not mean you make money unless you bought most of the underlying stocks representing STI - well that is a broad spectrum.
If you are active trader, every time is also a good time..
mum_of_2_girls
New Member
Hi May,
I bought property shares 6 mths ago but all sold recently.
Do you think the Singapore properties is going to shoot up further?
What shares did you buy in April? Please share with us.
I bought property shares 6 mths ago but all sold recently.
Do you think the Singapore properties is going to shoot up further?
What shares did you buy in April? Please share with us.
Albee, did you buy capitaland shares? they really performed poorly in June. but these couple of days seem to be reviving.
i dont know, im a newbie and i have very limited knowledge. i read technical charts but i dont know how useful they are.
i bought Sembcorp family shares and some other blue chip so the STI index is quite relevant to me. bought April high prices but prices dropped in May. should have bought in May instead.
Singapore very little action. but certain shares have high volatility like NOL and Venture Corp. these shares are fun for bold punters. US market more action. people are saying should look at china and india, these two im curious but dont even know where to start
i dont know, im a newbie and i have very limited knowledge. i read technical charts but i dont know how useful they are.
i bought Sembcorp family shares and some other blue chip so the STI index is quite relevant to me. bought April high prices but prices dropped in May. should have bought in May instead.
Singapore very little action. but certain shares have high volatility like NOL and Venture Corp. these shares are fun for bold punters. US market more action. people are saying should look at china and india, these two im curious but dont even know where to start
mum_of_2_girls
New Member
Hi May,
Wow! You know how to read charts. I just see the prices only.
Just sold CityDev today.
I think you should ask SM more about Shares because I'm a simple-minded newbie too.
The funny thing is my hubby thinks simple minded people make better investors. Huh???? Can't understand what he means. He kept laughing and didn't tell me the reason.
Anybody knows?
Wow! You know how to read charts. I just see the prices only.
Just sold CityDev today.
I think you should ask SM more about Shares because I'm a simple-minded newbie too.
The funny thing is my hubby thinks simple minded people make better investors. Huh???? Can't understand what he means. He kept laughing and didn't tell me the reason.
Anybody knows?
mum_of_2_girls
New Member
Hi May,
I don't know. I just thought the price looks OK to me, so I sell.
Stupid me! Should have hold on longer.
I don't know. I just thought the price looks OK to me, so I sell.
Stupid me! Should have hold on longer.
mum_of_2_girls
New Member
Hi May,
Alternative investment???
I haven't thought of that yet. All the money is sitting in the bank now.
Any great ideas?
Alternative investment???
I haven't thought of that yet. All the money is sitting in the bank now.
Any great ideas?
mum_of_2_girls
New Member
Hi May,
You are good. You are right. I bought around $10.50 and sold at $11.90. Close to your prediction.
The thing is when I switched on the computer this morning and I saw the price $11.90. I just enter sell order without thinking too much.
Guess What? I got my filled order immediately.
I was flabbergasted.
Who knows after my filled order, the price even went further to $11.96.
You are good. You are right. I bought around $10.50 and sold at $11.90. Close to your prediction.
The thing is when I switched on the computer this morning and I saw the price $11.90. I just enter sell order without thinking too much.
Guess What? I got my filled order immediately.
I was flabbergasted.
Who knows after my filled order, the price even went further to $11.96.
mum_of_2_girls
New Member
Hi sm and powder,
Since both of you are self-made millionaires.
Can you share your wisdom on the stock market and property market?
Which sector is good to buy? or shall I keep my money in the bank and play the waiting game?
Looking forward to your reply. Thanks.
Since both of you are self-made millionaires.
Can you share your wisdom on the stock market and property market?
Which sector is good to buy? or shall I keep my money in the bank and play the waiting game?
Looking forward to your reply. Thanks.