In blackjack, counting cards gives a player an edge.Contrary to popular belief, counting cards doesn't require any type of savant qualities, nor is it illegal.If you start counting cards, you'll have to be very stealthy.Anyone can learn how to count cards.
Step 1: Basic strategy can be learned.
If you don't know the ins and outs of basic blackjack strategy, you cannot be an effective card counter.It wouldn't result in you winning anything if you counted the cards.Before you run, try to walk.It's a good idea to practice counting cards in casinos.There are a lot of other factors that must be considered, like hiding the fact that you're hustling everyone.You get the house's advantage when you play blackjack with a well-practiced strategy.The casino games are in favor of the house, so this 0 is pretty good.
Step 2: It's like breathing if you get good at blackjack.
It's time for you to be a machine when it comes to this game.You shouldn't need a second to think, and you should be able to do it with one eye closed.The only way to make money is to know this game.There is a one percent edge to counting cards.You make $1 per hand if you bet $100.If you have a legitimate art, this 1% will result in millions of dollars in banking.
Step 3: Understand the concept of counting cards.
The Hi-Lo strategy is used in the general strategy for card counting.The high and low cards have a specific value.They add up the running count.It's all over.If you keep it simple, your brain will want to explode, so think of it as a good thing.Understand why card counting works.It works because high cards improve a player's chances of hitting a blackjack, which pays out 3:2.They increase the dealer's chances of failure.It's good for the dealer to have low cards because they prevent the player from busting 16 or lower.
Step 4: Understand how it works
The player can make bigger bets when the deck is favorable if the ratio of high cards to low cards is higher than normal.They keep a number in their heads that tells them when and how much to bet.A deck with a positive number is good.You want to bet more if the number is higher.The more high cards are left to be played, the higher the number.
Step 5: The values should be learned.
You'll need to assign the cards a value to track the ratio of high cards to low cards.As each card comes up, add it to your tally.There are cards with a value of +2.There are cards that have no value.There are 10 cards with a value of -1.They have a value of -1.
Step 6: You can learn how to bet.
When the count is running positive, increase your bets.The higher the count, the more you should bet, but keep in mind that if you range your bets too much, you might draw some heat from the casino.You want to increase your bet by a unit of 1 for each point that the tally goes up.Those eyes in the skies will be on you if you do more than that.
Step 7: Do you know how to test yourself?
Keep track by grabbing a complete deck and shooting through it.If you've counted the cards accurately, you should end up at a very round 0.You can get through the deck in under 25 seconds.Even Dealer McSpeedy won't get by you.When you can get through the deck, start timing yourself.It's easy to get side tracked even though the math is very simple.Don't be surprised if you end up with a different number in the beginning stages.Leave the card face down.Run through the deck and get your tally.
Step 8: Take in more than one pair.
If you look at a jack and a 4 you should not say "-1 and + 0""0" is what it should be.They cancel each other out when you see a low card and a high card.As the cards fly by you at lightning speeds, keep this in mind.Remembering a tally is what counting cards is about.Counting cards is about speed and accuracy.If you want to be a good card counter, you have to ride a bike and go on autopilot.It's easier for you to be accurate if you take in pairs.
Step 9: The true count should be obtained.
Nowadays, casinos work with more than one deck.It's more common to see a game that is working with 5 or 6.The true count may not be the running count.Divide the running count by the number of decks waiting to be dealt to find the true count.The true count is actually +2 if you have a running count of +4 and there are 4 decks left.You have to look at the discard tray to know how many decks are left.When you have more time, do this between hands.If you are working with a single deck, you can do two things.The count is +4 if you have 1/3 of a deck left.You would divide it by 3 to get 16.Some people choose to go with the running count in a single deck, but know that the true count is always a little bit different.
Step 10: Practice with things that aren't important.
If you can count cards in the comfort of your own home, door locked, curtains drawn, and telephone off the hook, it's all good.Is it possible to do it at a casino?There will be a lot of things happening at the same time.If you get off by 1, you're shooting yourself in the foot.Turn the TV on.Add the radio.You will almost be at the level you'll be dealing with at any hopping casino if you add a dog and a few kids.You have to be low-key and accurate because you will have several sets of eyes watching you.
Step 11: Learn other types of card counting.
Hi-Lo is the most popular because it's easy to master and it yields good results.There are many varieties.The difference is that 7s are worth more.Omega II, 4, 5, and 6 are worth +2.10, J, Q, and K are worth less than 0.2 and 7 are worth more than one.5 is worth more than 1.5.9 is worth something.
Step 12: Know the statistics of the different types.
It's not a simple question, " Does it work or not?" Statistical analysts have all the numbers figured out.Halves has the highest correlation when it comes to betting correlation.Predicting betting situations is done with this.Omega II and Hi-Opt II have the highest playing efficiency.When you change from basic strategy to a different one, decisions and deviations are determined.Hi-Opt II has the highest insurance correlation.It's best to buy insurance when Hi-Opt II has an additional ace count.Hi-Lo is not mentioned.It is in the middle of the pack.Omega IIs playing efficiency doesn't match the betting correlation and Hi-Opt II has an additional ace count.Unless you're the best blackjack player in the area, stick to Hi-Lo.
Step 13: You can learn the concept of back-counting.
When it's hot enough to warrant joining, you should stay away from a table.You go out when the table is cold.You wouldn't be getting up as soon as you sat down if it was done on a bigger deck.Mid-shoe entry has been banned by a lot of casinos.It looks bad to untrained eyes if you do consider doing this.If you weren't counting cards, how else would you know when to swoop in for the kill?Changing your bets are the suspicions you avoid.You bet the same amount every time.
Step 14: Act like a tourist.
The card counter is notorious for playing blackjack for hours and hours without eating or enjoying the amenities at the resort.It is possible to take the suspicion off of you by acting like a tourist.You want to blend in.When you're starting your card counting career at a casino, you don't want to wear a three-piece Armani suit.If you want to act like a regular Joe, leave the Italian suede at home.
Step 15: If you need to increase the bet, let it ride.
When the bet increases, dealers are trained to shuffle the deck.Only increase your bet at random points in the game.You will be making zero if you get thrown out.Card counting is frowned upon and can be asked to never return.
Step 16: I think I'm interested in other things besides the game.
We had you practice with the TV, radio, and children.It's a dead giveaway if you're so busy counting your lips that you don't notice.Go ahead and have a drink.Enjoy yourself.Counters are often "zoned in" to the game.While everyone else is looking at a beautiful woman, he will be fixated on their cards.Don't be that guy.You need to know how to count to carry on a conversation.Discuss how their day is going with the dealer.Talk to the pit boss if he comes up.
Step 17: Give the dealer a tip.
Many dealers know how to count cards.A dealer that likes you will be more likely to wait before shuffling on a bad deck.A dealer can help or hurt you.The dealer should be for you.If you want your not-so-heinous crime to go under the radar, get the entire pit crew on your side.
Step 18: Who is watching you?
The casino has hundreds of cameras in addition to the eyes of the dealers, those in the pit, and the security staff.They will have the attention span to watch you if they catch a waitress serving a customer every 18.37 minutes.It's important to be on your best behavior.If a casino suspects you're counting, they won't say it.They may have someone start a conversation with you, assign you a high-speed dealer or change the betting rules.Back down slowly if any of these happen.
Step 19: Everything should be done slowly.
Stay there for a spell when you hit a table.Why would you leave?Take a second to think about what you're doing at this table.The set up in black and white has not been looked at by normal blackjack players in the last three months.Everything you do needs to be casual.If the deck sours, don't jump from table to table.This will get the attention of the casino personnel.Minimum bets should be made until the deck is richer.Don't increase because you know what's about to happen.