T&A: Tens And Aces. An AP Blackjack podcast. Turning the tables from Las Vegas to Local Casinos

Taking Care Of Spy Business

In this episode of imaginary radio, something that we like to call the Tens and Aces Blackjack Podcast, we bring you an interview with professional Blackjack player, Spy AP. Episode 93

Feed Two Birds With One Scone (Part 2 With Calthor And Steve) Episode 122

T&A PODCAST - Part 2: Steve & Kal Thor Interview This episode covers dealer mistakes, hole card plays, side bets, backing off strategies, and wild casino stories from experienced advantage players. KEY TOPICSDealer Tells & Mistakes * Downtown Vegas dealer who'd ask "are you sure?" revealing no made hand * Post-COVID rusty dealers making obvious peeking errors * Lucky Stiff side bet dealer paying unqualified hands (cost casino $3-4K) * New casinos = inexperienced dealers = more mistakes Side Bets * Lucky Ladies +EV at +6.5 true count (Hi-Lo) * 1000:1 payout for suited queens w/ dealer blackjack * TIP: Cash out immediately after big wins to avoid surveillance review Backing Off * Be unmemorable - don't argue, just leave * Story: Flat-bet to $25 while "ploppy" betting $1000 allowed to continue * Dealer's response: "We let you bet $1000 - what does that say about your play?" Protecting Your Identity * Slot hand-pay tip: Refuse consent for automatic player's card * Script: "I do not consent to giving my information for creating a player's card" * Only legally required to show ID to police, not security Rated vs Unrated Debate * Some casinos require cards for premium games * Hard Rock: unrated players limited to 1 hand, 4x table min * Weigh short-term comps vs. long-term access KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Look beyond blackjack tables for opportunities 2. Scout new casinos and new table games 3. Side bets = high variance despite +EV 4. Network with other APs for intel 5. Protect identity strategically CONTACT & RESOURCES Email: tensandaces21@gmail.com Reddit: r/tapodcast Use code T21 at Blackjack Apprenticeship SUPPORT THE SHOW Subscribe for $4.99/month: Video episodes, ad-free audio, 3-day early access Main podcast always 100% FREE! LINK TO SUBSCRIBE [https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/ta21/] #Blackjack #AdvantagePlay #CardCounting #Casino #Gambling

Blackjack Mentorship, Sharing Knowledge

This is an almost 4 minute preview clip of our upcoming episode with AP playing partners Steve and Chris.

In Until You Win

In this episode of our experiment in imaginary radio, something that we like to call The Tens and Aces Podcast, we submit part two of our recent conversation with advantage player "Nickels" and discuss Blackjack, advantage play and so much more. If this is the type of thing you'd like to hear, listen up, because we're about to give you some T&A!

Table Time Kills Ghosts. N‑Zero Kills Doubt

EPISODE 127 DESCIPTION Mike AP is back in the studio for part two of three of an interview with former guests, Chris and Steve for a deep, hilarious, and occasionally brutal look at what it actually takes to survive the long-term grind of Advantage Play. This isn't your "get rich quick" fluff; this is the reality of life behind the curtain. The guys kick things off with some legendary surveillance stories from Steve being spotted in a binder full of "known associates" in a certain infamous casino database to pit bosses who couldn't find a counter if they were told that counter was "wearing a green shirt in pit 3" but still manage to sweat the Ploppies while ignoring the real threat at the table. amping other things, we break down the paranoia of modern shops and why casinos often do more damage to their own bottom line than an AP ever could. SHOW NOTES SLOT STORIES Why a $50 slot spin can feel more gut-wrenching than a $5,000 max bet on the felt. THE JUXTAPOSITION OF AN AP'S MINDSET Why do we sweat using two McDonald’s apps to save $3 while betting thousands on a single hand without blinking? THE PASSPORT SAGA Steve recounts a wild multi-trip disaster involving backoffs, CTRs, and the humbling moment of having to call a hostile security chief to beg for his passport back. THE CRAFT OF THE COUNT Why blackjack is a trade, just like blacksmithing or carpentry is. If you aren't constantly brushing up on and reviewing your own game, you’re just a gambler in denial. THE TOOLKIT Why you need to buy CVCX. Plus discussion on the limitations of software, and why "good enough" math is a recipe for a bankroll funeral. CLOSING THE COUNT We wrap up with a dive into obscure deviations, the humility of biannual testing, and the pure, degenerate joy of making a play so bizarre the pit thinks you're a moron right before your AP play helps you take their money. BONUS MUSIC 🎵 Stick around until the end for a full album of Mike AP’s original music. Keywords: Card Counting, Blackjack Strategy, Casino, Advantage Play, Casino Surveillance, CVCX, Bankroll Management, AP Community, Blackjack Deviations.