Just walked into the casino for my first live blackjack experience with 10k 🔥! Definitely thrilling… and a bit intimidating. Tabled up with $100 bets to ease in, felt the pressure with those down cards staring back 🃏. Here’s a tip: always ask for a seat with mid-shoe entry and keep your drink light—you gotta stay sharp. Patience and timing matter more than bold bluffs in this game. Lost $500 fast, won back $850 on disciplined play. Learn basic strategy before letting emotions take over. High bankroll doesn’t mean careless choices 💼.