Questions about becomming a pro blackjack player

[mingorama]

Pit bosses, and even dealers these days are trained to recognize and identify counters. Dealers call floor when they see you spread your bet significantly (as the count will often warrant). Not to mention that the rules have steadily taken away the rules that minimize the house edge (like dealers standing on soft 17, splitting aces more than once, doubling after split, etc). I'm surprised you haven't been pegged yet as a counter. And don't think, even if you hop to different MGM/Mirage casinos, that you won't get recognized.... especially at a $200 minbet game. Would love to see you enjoy some success, but there's no telling when you get on "the list".... it will be pretty tough to continue playing after that point. But I wish you the best, regardless.