Shirley
👤 Speaker
35
total appearances
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This American Life
466: Blackjack
So we would cross our arms if it was a good count, and we would leave our arms open if it wasn't a high enough count.
This American Life
466: Blackjack
I had just finished, and there was actually another guy on the team who was playing at the same pit across from me.
This American Life
466: Blackjack
And he gave me the sign to what we call Wong Inn.
This American Life
466: Blackjack
It means you go over and you go to the table because the count is good.
This American Life
466: Blackjack
It was phenomenal because we kept winning and winning.
This American Life
466: Blackjack
I got four 10s, basically, which you think would be a great hand.
This American Life
466: Blackjack
So I split my tens and then I put another two grand on the other ten and people are just like, what's she doing?
This American Life
466: Blackjack
Well, I mean, there's like comments from the crowd.