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  1. Sir Donald
    Ellis, I replayed your posted (#23) S40M1 shoe per the rules, but mechanically, and ended with a +9 rather than +13. Of course, this was due to losing the last two " fours" in the shoe, since I played robotically. This was a tough shoe, and since I rarely go past play #40, I would have bailed at play #38 with a +7. Ellis, I think most of the troopers on this forum ( including me ) are getting restless, and want to proceed at a faster pace....so please pick up the tempo. Thanks. Don
  2. Sir Donald
    Ellis, all of us are wishing you a speedy recovery and return to BTC very soon. Take care, my friend. Don
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    Ellis & Keith, If I may make a suggestion.........why don't you guys make the Net Bet training Webinar, ULTRA exciting by introducing the ( never discussed before on BTC forum ) Low vs High side NB technique........an advanced form of NB that automatically follows the shoe at hand, with little input from the player, and WINS every bet in all straight and ZZ runs. This can offered with other forms of NB, as well. If you offer this at the Webinar and later transcribe the event, it would make a very marketable manual for sale to new members. Thanks for listening. Don
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    Ellis, I encourage you to proceed with your manual covering...... Low vs. High Side and Flat Bet Option Net Betting. I don't believe either of these two forms of net betting have been discussed previously in any great detail. Speaking for myself, I have a keen interest in any form of net betting, but particularly the two types mentioned, with their HUGE advantages outlined by you. Along with many other BTC members, I would be willing to purchase at a reasonably "low" member price a manual specifically detailing the above mentioned forms of net betting with appropriate sample shoes illustrating various techniques. Perhaps, you can poll more members to get a better feel for the level of interest.....but a few members do not and should not speak for the silent majority. What say you, Ellis? Don
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    The Gold Coast casino is open and apparently doing quite well. The have a total of 14 baccarat tables, with 10 tables generally available most any hour. A great place to play with a min/max of $10-5K. You might also try Palace Station and South Point. Have a great trip and win some serious $$.
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    Ellis, although I had requested an example, not a narrative, your explanation was quite good and will suffice. Your reading a lot into my asking for an example or illustration depicting the correct switching technique between F2 and F3. I have no difficulty playing any of the NOR systems. However, I noted that there was considerable confusion in scores of previous posts regarding F2,3 switching techniques......and therefore my question was posted in order to clarify any misunderstanding. Remember there are no dumb or embarrassing questions EVER......only stupid students who got that way by NOT asking simple questions.!! Thanks for listening. Don
  7. Sir Donald
    Hi Ellis, Apparently in the flurry of recent posting activity, you overlooked my post #173 on 6-23-2011, regarding F2,3. Thanks. Don
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    Res, your points are well taken with regard to utilizing overlay and it really is a matter of personal preference. The visual or mental system overlay can certainly be developed over a period of time, but lacks the inherent advantages of playing and recording the results for each system. For starters, the visual method is more prone to mistakes. In the "heat" of casino battle, with your money on the line, it is comforting to know that you minimized mental errors by actually playing each system and recording the results on your scorecard. For me, playing & recording results is less tiresome than mentally calculating and trying to remember what you saw on your scorecard. Also, there are times when you might need to review 15 to 20 plays to select the very BEST system, and visual overlay becomes increasingly more difficult. Playing and recording all 3 systems has the added advantage of preserving a written record for later study and review. As I mentioned in my previous post, I think Casno's ideas have considerable merit, but should be analyzed at a later date, for perhaps an advanced NOR approach. Don
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    Allow me to weigh in on a recent post by Casno and others, regarding a rather intriguing concept for playing all 3 NOR systems at the same time. I enthusiastically support the idea........but NOT at the expense of delaying the NOR manual publication, which according to Ellis is almost complete. Actually, I have been experimenting with a similar, although simpler idea, for playing all NOR systems simultaneously......but only to PERFECT the overlay concept for selecting the very BEST system for the shoe at hand, and ONLY for the first 10 or so initial plays of the shoe. This can be done without changing or modifying existing NOR rules and most importantly......adhering to the simple adage of KISS.!! For now, I opt to reserve all new NOR concepts and sophisticated methodologies for perhaps a future ADVANCED edition of NOR......God (Ellis) willing.!! Don
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    Ellis, please provide an example or detailed illustration of switching between F2 and F3 or F3 to F2. Also clarify if, when playing a shoe blind, we start with F2 or F3....and appropriate rationale. After reviewing scores of previous posts and attachments with shoe samples, there are none, which I could find, which clearly illustrate the correct switching technique......and there appears to be much confusion and contradictory comments on what should be a very simple concept.........If we lose to a 2 on the WEAK side, we switch to F3 and if we lose to a 3, we switch to F2. Hopefully, we can nail this down and never mention it again. Thanks. Don
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    Ellis, the previous questions from Tom & Al were quite interesting, and your answers most informative. I'll be the first in line when you publish and release your book. BTW, the cast in Ocean's 11 ( Clooney, Pitt & Damon ) might be a good choice for your forthcoming movie. You and Keith could even make a cameo appearance. Moving on to some serious topics........How would you rank the relative strength of the 3 NOR systems, strictly from their capability to win the most shoes? Which of the 3 NOR systems will we likely be playing the most.....and why? Thanks. Don
  12. Sir Donald
    Ellis, The following topics are crucial to mastering NOR and professional caliber play....in my opinion!! Please consider placing special focus and emphasis on these areas via examples, illustrations etc. in the NOR manual. Perhaps an entire chapter or two could be devoted to the following subjects.......and maybe entitled "Selecting the Very Best NOR System to START the shoe at hand." Some of the most important topics include the following: a. Table Selection, Tote Board Reading & and Evaluating Previous Shoes. b. The Art of conquering the first 20 plays. ( Absolutely essential to your seccess) - Recognizing False Indicators - Utilizing System Overlay - Mastering System Overlap - NOR System synopsis of Likes & Dislikes ( Simplified "Cheat Sheet" ) c) Shoes from HELL.....and how to handle them. d) Switching between F2 and F3 via examples. e) The Pause.....No betting or Flat Betting. Will post a few of my favorite shoes......later. Thanks, Ellis. Don
  13. Sir Donald
    Based on the content of the NOR chapter material that you and Keith are providing to all of us......the NOR manual will be a treasure trove of Baccarat information and a BEST SELLER "classic" at any price. Kudos to both of you and all BTC members who participated in helping you prepare and finalize the NOR Approach, with pertinent questions, comments and suggestions. The 40 sample "play by play" shoes that will illustrate all the NOR system concepts and switching techniques, will be a special treat that will HIGHLIGHT and clarify most, if not all questions, that anyone might have. Therefore, on second thought, rather than questions..... I may only have comments/suggestions and my favorite shoes that I will post later. Thanks again guys, for your burning passion, dedication and exceptional Baccarat knowledge that you impart to all BTC Baccarat aficionados and neophytes everywhere!! Don
  14. Sir Donald
    Hi Ellis, Just returned from a week long vacation over the holidays and will need a couple of days to review the new NOR material and get back to you with comments, questions etc. I imagine many people are away during the holidays, and you may get inundated in the next few days. Hopefully, you did not overlook my post to you ( NOR Q & A post #96 ......from memory ) on 5-18 regarding feedback that you requested from all members. In that post, I mentioned several topics ( False Indicators, System Overlap, System Overlay) that I think merit additional discussion for inclusion in the NOR manual. There are several other areas that are likewise important topics, and I have numerous questions regarding the NOR material which I will provide in my next post. Thanks, Ellis. Don
  15. Sir Donald
    Here is some additional feedback based on my perspective. We appreciate your effort in posting the 14 shoes, but they contained only general comments, rather than a step by step, play by play analysis of your thought process for making each decision. In my opinion, there is no substitute for carefully selected sample shoes that illustrate NOR concepts, switching techniques, system overlap and false indicators. Would appreciate more focus placed on the following areas of NOR : 1) FALSE INDICATORS. These can appear at any point within the shoe, but recognizing these are particularly important during the first 20 hands of the shoe. 2) SYSTEM OVERLAP. The 3 NOR systems have considerable overlap in that all can beat a certain percentage of shoes. While this is a huge advantage, it is also a challenge that we face in selecting the very BEST system for the shoe at hand. 3) SYSTEM OVERLAY. While simple in concept......not so easy in a casino environment. Developing this ability would be invaluable.!! More ideas and suggestions later. Thanks, Ellis. Don
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