Thank you so much for the tips and advice! I have read the manual 3 times and you are correct each time it does get clearer and clearer. I'm not going to lie the first time I went through the manual I was a little discouraged. It didn't make sense to me, I went into the private forum and began to piece things together. Modes, when to play a S40,f2, or OBT4L. Second and third time around It made so much sense!! I am on the fourth time around as we speak. I purchased six brand new decks of cards, a six deck shoe, and a six deck shuffler. Time to have some practice sessions this Labor Day weekend!! Ill post the shoes in the private forum to get tips or advice and ensure I played them correctly. So, was this manual worth the price? Yes, but only because it also includes the private forum. Come this Tuesday ill attempt to play the casino.