iPhone thumper

[shasta]

Hey guys - you can get a $10 metronome application for iPhones that has a vibrate function.  So you can set it to vibrate, say every 2 seconds.  Sounds like a cheap and easy thumper to me (assuming you own an iPhone).

Do you think that a casino could detect this?

[Boo_Ray]

you can get it free.. (assuming that your iPhone is jailbroken + AppSync)

[shasta]

thanks, i didnt know that. Do you think a casino would detect a regular pulse emitted from an iphone?

[NS]

Don't even think about going in with something that emits beeping sounds or a flashing light.

A friend was using a vibrating metronome wristwatch once (which looks like a regular wristwatch) that suddenly starting emitting a rhythmic flashing light that caught the pit boss' attention. He got a ban. Also don't rhythmically tap your feet on the floor while staring at the wheel. - They don't know how/if all this stuff works, but they know it's used for visual ballistics play and they DON'T welcome that especially if you're also betting sectors and winning.

Use only vibrations and have the device concealed.

If ever they find out about it, just say somebody was calling and you didn't want to pick up while at the table. If asked about anything AP-related, just say "Huh?".

[shasta]

Thanks NS - that is very helpful. Having thought about some of the macro issues, i'm now thinking about some of the micro practicalities of implementing VB. Dodging the interest of the casino staff is one of those issues.

The thing i like about a iphone metronome is that you can easily choose when to start the thumper (from with a pocket obviously) by hitting the iphone screen. I feel this would give more accuracy. EG to get wheel speed you can start the thumper when zero aligns with the central rotor, and count the number of pockets (to the half pocket) until the first vibration. This way you control the stafrt of the clocking process and it should reduce some of the inaccuracies?

[NS]

Yes it would obviously be better to be able to start the thumping at a chosen point. You can also try to develop an accurate headcount and be no longer dependent on any device.

Example:

1,2,3,4  (1 second)
1,2,3,4  (2 seconds)
1,2,3,4  (3 seconds)
etc.

or:

1,2,3
1,2,3
1,2,3
etc.

(the emphasis on "1" helps keep a good rhythm)

Whatever suits you best. Pick one counting method and practice it for a while. You'd have full control over when to start and when to stop the count.

[Spike!]

Also don't rhythmically tap your feet on the floor while staring at the wheel. - They don't know how/if all this stuff works, but they know it's used for visual ballistics play>>>

ROFLMAO!! The 'real' winners say don't do Vaudeville acts in the casino, you'll be banned. You can't make this stuff up, folks.. Vaudeville: 'light often comic theatrical acts frequently combining pantomime, dialogue, dancing, and song'

[NS]

ROFLMAO!! The 'real' winners... blah blah blah...

Predictability
© 2010 Spike

[Kelly]

Spike has never had any counter measures against his winning streaks.  Kind of sums it up. 

[NS]

Lol!

[Spike!]

Suplemental good advice: Don't wear tap shoes while rythmically tapping your feet while staring into the wheel. If you do, have a cane with you so you can go into a song and dance number.. LOL

never had any counter measures against his winning streaks. >>>

Thats rather the point of consistantly winning, not drawing attention to your yourself. Big 'DUH'....

[Kelly]

I don`t know what you are doing in a iPhone thumper thread, but if you win 72% of your bets you WILL draw attention even if you play small stakes on the EC`s.  Its only in your imaginary world that works without being noticed.

[Spike!]

I don`t know what you are doing in a iPhone thumper thread, but if you win 72% of your bets you WILL draw attention even if you play small stakes on the EC`s.  Its only in your imaginary world that works without being noticed.

As I've said a hundred times, I play almost nothing but airball and RR now, no pit to notice you. On real tables I'm not there long enough for anybody to care...

[Kelly]

And you don`t think they have track on whats happening on the airball machines. They got EVERY spot in the casino covered. I would even think twice about picking my nose in the mens room.

[Spike!]

And you don`t think they have track on whats happening on the airball machines. They got EVERY spot in the casino covered. I would even think twice about picking my nose in the mens room.

They don't even think roulette can be beaten, let alone assign somebody to look at the hundreds of players everyday to see if somebody is consistantly winning. Get real. You apparently have no idea what really happens in security.

[Spike!]

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