Playing blackjack at casinos, you can increase your chances of winning by approximately 0.5-1.5% if you can learn how to count cards. The theory of card counting is simple enough, but it can take a lot of time to master it in practice.
Instructions
Step 1
The idea of counting cards is based on the fact that the player benefits from large cards - tens and aces, and unprofitable small ones from two to six. By keeping track of the cards that have left the game, the player can assess his chances of winning. In the event that there are more cards that are beneficial to him in the deck, he increases the bet. If the cards in the deck are beneficial to the dealer, the bet is reduced.
Step 2
The most simple system is considered Hi-Lo (Hi-Lo). Each card in this system is assigned a specific numerical value: small cards (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) are designated as +1. Medium or neutral (7, 8, 9) are designated as 0. Large cards - 10, Jack, Queen, King, Ace have a value of -1 (minus one).
Step 3
Using this method, keep a close eye on the cards out of the game and add or subtract the indicated numerical values. If the amount goes into a plus, your chances increase, since a large number of cards that are disadvantageous to you have already left the deck. And vice versa, if the amount goes into the negative, do not raise the rates, since the edge is not in your favor.
Step 4
You should be aware that card counting is prohibited by casino rules. Having identified the "counter", the casino staff can simply ask him to leave the table. The reason is simple - the owners of the casino do not need people who know how to beat the casino. Therefore, the "counter" should behave very carefully in the casino - be natural, not attract the dealer's attention by closely following the cards.
Step 5
In the event that you play in an online casino, card counting loses all meaning, since the order of their falling out is determined solely by the program algorithm, and not by the real number of remaining cards. In a real casino, everything is also done to make it difficult to count cards - for example, several decks are used at once. According to experienced players, it is very difficult to apply the card counting method in modern casinos, so it would be more correct to focus on the choice of the game strategy.
