Boorjian attempted to put to rest some of the more popular myths that have been attributed to the casino industry over the years: Casinos (at least those run by Caesars) do not pump extra oxygen onto casino floors to keep gamblers energized. Casinos Pump Oxygen to keep Players Awake This particular myth is a famous one that has been revolving around the casino for years. Individuals may or may not have heard about the same and wondered all about the logic behind the same. Even if casinos had to do this, the amount of costs that come along is not something that deems to be effective. Casinos pump in extra oxygen through air conditioning to keep people awake. “Not only is that untrue, it’s nonsense,” says Schwartz. “This is an environment in which people smoke cigarettes. You wouldn’t have people smoking cigarettes in an oxygen-rich environment. That’s something that would never happen.”.

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Wizard
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Inside the the Edge is a very recent documentary that follows a professional blackjack player as he travels the country in an RV playing at every casino with the game along the way. Along the way, experts, including yours truly *ahem* explain the math, terminology, and legal issues in greater depth. Here is the trailer:

I watched it on iTunes and am waiting for the DVD from Amazon.
I've ranted that card counting seems to be always depicted as an easy way to make a windfall of money in the movies and television. Rain Man and 21 come immediately to mind. Inside the Edge is the non-fictional work that actually shows what it's like. I must admit I've been saying that card counting is dead or nearly-dead and this movie proves me wrong. However, it does show KC, the main character, getting 86'd and trespassed right and left, and sometimes worse.
The lineup of experts giving commentary is outstanding, if I may toot my own horn. Many of the big names, including James Grosjean, are in it.
BTW, this is not my first movie. I play a similar roll, but talking about slots, in Ka-ching -- Pokie Nation, another great movie.
The question for the poll is what is your review of Inside the Edge?
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darkoz
I just purchased it from Amazon prime streaming for $8. Not bad.
Will watch tonight.
Looks like hidden cameras used for casinos interior.
One of the things that annoyed me about the Christian Blackjack team doc was they seemed to have pro cameras following them around inside the casinos.
I mean, if the casino sees a camera man following you around??? That and other things about that doc made me highly suspect it was staged.
This one appears more real.
Thoughts after I watch. Thx
mcallister3200
He didn’t go to EVERY casino along the path. His friend is filming. There’s also at least a couple casinos he’s going into mainly for the purpose of getting trespassed/the footage, he otherwise would have known better as an experienced networked player (the one where he’s getting harassed by cops, for sure he knew that wasn’t going to be pleasant and he wasn’t getting much EV before entering). It was good overall, a bit short.
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He didn’t go to EVERY casino along the path. His friend is filming. There’s also at least a couple casinos he’s going into mainly for the purpose of getting trespassed/the footage, he otherwise would have known better as an experienced networked player (the one where he’s getting harassed by cops, for sure he knew that wasn’t going to be pleasant and he wasn’t getting much EV before entering). It was good overall, a bit short.


From remarks made and style of play, it seemed KC (is that right?) wanted to go out in a blaze of glory and do something else with his life afterward.
Maybe I missed it, but I don't recall him explaining who was doing the secret recording. At various times in the movie he complained about being lonely. I wondered why the secret cameraman didn't keep him company between sessions.
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mcallister3200

From remarks made and style of play, it seemed KC (is that right?) wanted to go out in a blaze of glory and do something else with his life afterward.
Maybe I missed it, but I don't recall him explaining who was doing the secret recording. At various times in the movie he complained about being lonely. I wondered why the secret cameraman didn't keep him company between sessions.


Casino Oxygen MythQuotes below from a chat on Norms site in 2012 (this film has been supposedly coming out for a long time now.) It sort of seemed like he was solo some of the time I agree.
“I was always scared for my partner Chris, who carried and wore the cameras.”

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“I decided to go out on a limb and travel the entire country as the last chapter of my career. My friend and filmmaker, Chris Buddy, thought it would make an excellent cinematic experience so I let him tag along and document the whole trip.”

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The film shows a surveillance flyer of Chris when he’s talking about casinos overreacting.Wizard
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Quotes below from a chat on Norms site in 2012 (this film has been supposedly coming out for a long time now.)


Thanks for the comments. You can tell the film was in progress for a long time by the color of my hair. It was only about 10% grey at the time of my scenes. Now it's 90%.
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DRich
I was a little disappointed in it. I guess I was hoping to see more footage of him actually playing in the casinos. I'm not sure that I learned anything new either.
I want my $5 back.
FleaStiff
I have never believed in that oxygen myth but I'm sure it will never die.
As to card counting, I've generally accepted the 'hard way to make an easy living' theory and the observation that those who have the bank roll usually have the skills to make far more money doing something else.
Yet it has always puzzled me as to why casinos hire zillions of sharp eyed floor men to guard against a myth.
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Thanks for the comments. You can tell the film was in progress for a long time by the color of my hair. It was only about 10% grey at the time of my scenes. Now it's 90%.


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As to card counting, I've generally accepted the 'hard way to make an easy living' theory and the observation that those who have the bank roll usually have the skills to make far more money doing something else.

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I really enjoy reading posts by the APrs here but I can't see myself getting into it unless something just fell in my lap (highly unlikely). All that work and research involved. It's certainly not a lifestyle for most people. I'm always reminded of that scene in the film 'The Sting' ....

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