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-- Anonymous, October 18, 1999

Answers

A. Initial "Mechanics" Testing

All new member candidates shall be required to successfully complete the following testing requirements in order to be considered for acceptance on the Team:

1. Complete a written test (Sample I) on Basic Strategy Decisions (100% Accuracy Required).
2. Play through either two 6-deck shoes, six 2-deck games or twelve 1-deck games completely dealt, while making Basic Strategy Decisions based on the rules of the relative game (100% Accuracy Required).

   Note: Those using Count Systems which involve True Count Conversion and/or Side Count of Aces, will be asked at random points in the shoe, # Decks remaining and # Aces remaining. Those using counts which do not require True Count Conversion will also be asked at random to determine number of decks remaining. Although such players do not need to perform such TC conversions, it is important to ensure all players possess the ability to accurately determine penetration levels.

3. Count down a single deck of cards, with 1 card pulled from the deck, in 25 seconds or less, while successfully predicting the value of the card which was pulled. This will be performed 10 times. (90% Success Required). In the event a candidate is unsuccessful in requirement # 3, the candidate will be given the opportunity to re-test in a "lightning round". This shall be performed with two or more separate decks of cards, having the candidate count down 1 deck, and after completion, immediately starting the next deck. This will be performed 5 times with the same requirements as # 3 above (100% Success Required).
4. Complete a written test (Sample II) filling in the Count at which any of the listed play variations are made, and what that variation is, in accordance with the Count System the candidate is using.
5. Play through either two 6-deck shoes, six 2-deck games or twelve 1-deck games completely dealt, while making Betting Decisions, Basic Strategy Decisions, and Play Variations in accordance with the count, based on the rules of the relative game (100% Accuracy on Basic Strategy Required, 2 Betting Errors of no more than 1 Unit permitted, 2 errors in Play Variations Permitted, 100% attentiveness to incorrect payouts favoring house and/or dealer error in settling a hand Required).

   Note: Those using Count Systems which involve True Count Conversion and/or Side Count of Aces, will be asked at random points in the shoe, # Decks remaining and # Aces remaining.

-- Anonymous, October 18, 1999

B. Live Play Observation

New Member Candidates shall be observed in live play for a minimum of a 1 hour session in the game and casino of the candidates choice. This observation shall be conducted by either the Team Manager or in his absence an existing member designated by the Team Manager. An evaluation Form (Sample III) shall be used for such observation.

-- Anonymous, October 18, 1999

C. Live Interview

New Member Candidates shall appear for a live interview conducted by the Team Manager or in his absence an existing member shall be designated to substitute in performing such interview.

-- Anonymous, October 18, 1999

D. Mathematical Determination the Candidate is Playing a Winning System

Candidate shall submit in written form (Sample IV) a typical gameplan based on the system used, desired game (# decks, rules, # players). Two separate existing members shall independently run simulations based on the information submitted, comparing results to ensure candidate is playing a winning game.

-- Anonymous, October 18, 1999

E. Ongoing Testing / Re-Testing

At any given time an existing member may, at random, be subject to any of the above testing requirements as determined by the Team Manager or Assistant Managers.

-- Anonymous, October 18, 1999

F. Counter/BP Play Testing

For Counters and BP's involved in Counter/BP Style Plays, a formal testing will be conducted prior to the start of any such play on all trips. This will normally be conducted "on site"

For Counter's involved in Counter/BP Style Plays, in Requirement A-5 above, Counter will be required to give signals to another player (either a BP Candidate or someone sitting in) indicating bet amounts and play variations.

For BP's involved in Counter/BP Style Plays, only Requirements A-1 and A-2 above are applicable. Requirement A-5 is also applicable, but with the BP Candidate receiving signals from a Counter and placing bets and making play variations in accordance with signals received.

-- Anonymous, October 18, 1999

Sample I Basic Strategy Test

Sample I - Basic Strategy Test

Name: _______________ Date: ________

#Decks: ____________

Rules: _______________________________

Score: _________

Tested by: ___________________________

Dealer Up Card	Your Hand	Play Decision
9	6 8	.
6	5 2	.
7	5 3	.
4	4 5	.
8	2 10	.
6	3 7	.
9	3 3	.
10	7 2	.
9	3 5	.
10	2 3	.
10	2 2	.
A	3 2	.
10	3 3	.
10	6 9	.
10	6 10	.
7	6 3	.
8	7 9	.
7	4 10	.
6	3 2	.
9	2 10	.
8	3 7	.
6	5 2	.
7	4 A	.
9	7 10	.
5	4 6	.
10	3 4	.
10	7 2	.
8	3 A	.
A	7 2	.
6	3 2	.
7	4 9	.
5	4 8	.
8	2 9	.
8	3 10	.
7	3 2	.
5	4 2	.
7	2 7	.
6	5 A	.
8	2 10	.
A	2 5	.
A	7 6	.
A	6 2	.
A	6 3	.
A	9 6	.
10	5 7	.
6	4 10	.
A	5 4	.
9	7 5	.
A	4 5	.
A	4 4	.
A	5 6	.
A	3 4	.
A	5 5	.
A	3 5	.
8	8 8	.
A	5 7	.
A	7 3	.
6	6 2	.
2	2 7	.
2	2 6	.
9	9 7	.
A	A A	.
8	8 10	.
A	6 5	.
3	3 4	.
7	7 7	.
9	9 9	.
6	6 6	.
4	4 6	.
4	4 4	.
2	2 2	.
6	6 7	.
A	8 6	.
A	4 6	.
8	8 A	.
5	5 6	.
9	9 8	.
A	2 6	.
3	3 7	.

-- Anonymous, October 18, 1999

Sample II Play Variation Test

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Sample III Live Play Evaluation Form

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Sample IV System and Gameplan Form

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-- Anonymous, October 18, 1999