Baccarat — Pro Playbook
Objective: short, low-variance sessions that bank small wins without tilt.
1Table & Bankroll
- Pick mini-baccarat, standard 5% banker commission, low limits.
- Session bankroll: 50 units (1 unit ≈ 1–2% of total roll).
2Exact Bets
- Flat bet Banker only, 1 unit per hand.
- Optional press: after a win, go 2 units once, then back to 1.
3Session Controls
- Stop-loss: −5 units.
- Stop-win: +4 to +6 units, then leave the table.
- Never chase “streaks.” Treat each hand as independent.
Professional edge here is risk control + best bet selection, not pattern hunting.
Blackjack — Pro Playbook
1Rules to Demand
- 3:2 payout on blackjack, S17 (dealer stands on soft 17), double after split.
- Avoid 6:5 tables and side bets that raise house edge.
2Core Technique
- Follow basic strategy exactly (carry a card if allowed).
- Never take insurance.
3Bet Ramping
- Simple ramp: 1 unit base; after a win press to 2 units for one hand, then reset.
- If using Hi-Lo: raise to 2–3 units only with a clear positive true count; otherwise flat.
4Session Controls
- Stop-loss: −6 units.
- Stop-win: +5 to +8 units.
Counting offers a real edge but attracts heat; know local rules and etiquette.
Roulette — Pro Playbook
1Wheel & Bankroll
- Choose European (single-zero) when available.
- Session bankroll: 40 units.
2Exact Bets (Flat)
- 1 unit on an even-money outside (e.g., Red) + 1 unit on a Dozen (e.g., 2nd 12).
- No Martingale, no chase. Stay flat to avoid limit traps.
3Session Controls
- Stop-loss: −8 units.
- Stop-win: +5 units.
Professional play = longevity + banking streaks, not “systems” that double forever.
Slots — Pro Playbook
1Game Selection
- Prefer titles with RTP ≥ 96%, medium volatility.
- Spin cost ≤ 0.5% of your session bankroll.
2Spin Plan
- Cap each set at 200–300 spins.
- Hit +50% profit? Lock it by reducing bet size; at −40% leave the machine.
3Promos & Pace
- Use only transparent bonuses you can realistically clear.
- Take a 10-minute break between sets; no fast re-buys.
Your edge is choosing better games and obeying hard exits.
Poker (Cash) — Pro Playbook
1Bankroll & Table Select
- Bankroll = 30+ buy-ins for your stake.
- Target tables with lots of limpers and short stacks.
2Starting Hands
- Early: TT+, AQ+
- Middle: 99+, AJ+, KQ, suited broadways
- Late/Button: Pairs, A9+, suited aces/kings, most broadways
3Post-Flop Rules
- Bet for value; avoid massive bluffs vs. calling stations.
- Respect heavy turn/river aggression from tight players.
- Position > cards — widen range in late position.
4Session Controls
- Stop-loss: 2 buy-ins.
- Quit when tilted; record every session.