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+<br>Since the 1960s, the mathematical strategy of counting cards has intrigued casino enthusiasts around the world. Made famous by films like '21', card counting is frequently portrayed incorrectly as a superhuman mental ability. Actually, this strategy is just a basic implementation of basic statistics. It does not guarantee that you will win every single hand, however, it shifts the casino's house edge from the casino to the player.<br>
+The Core Principle: High Cards vs. Low Cards
+<br>The entire system of card counting relies on one simple mathematical fact: a deck rich in high cards is incredibly good for the gambler, whereas a shoe rich in small numbers helps the [casino](http://ossosu.com/author/brandie0671095/). Large cards like Kings and Aces increase the probability of drawing a blackjack, which pays out at 3 to 2. Crucially, an abundance of tens causes the croupier to go over 21 on stiff hands like 14 or 15.<br>
+The Most Popular Method: Assigning Values to the Cards
+<br>The most widely used system in the world is the High-Low method. To implement this, you do not have to remember the exact cards drawn. Simply, you give a tag to every card rank. Small numbers from two to six are assigned a value of +1. Middle cards like eights and nines are valued at exactly 0. Large cards and Aces are worth minus one. As cards hit the felt, you constantly update the running total in real time.<br>
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+Your count starts at 0 after every shuffle.
+Adjust for the shoe by splitting your number by the remaining decks.
+Increase your bets when the True Count is positive and high.
+Wager as little as possible or simply walk away when the math favors the house.
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+Casino Countermeasures: The Casino's Defenses
+<br>While card counting is mathematically sound, executing it flawlessly in a real, noisy casino environment is highly challenging. Casinos are fully aware that these systems work. To stop advantage players, they have implemented strong anti-counting procedures, which are detailed in this chart.<br>
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+Casino CountermeasureDescriptionResult
+Continuous Shuffling Machines (CSMs)Constant mixingMakes tracking impossible
+Shallow CutsEarly shufflesLowers variance
+Paying 6 to 5Bad oddsIncreases the house edge massively
+Backrooming and BanningForcing a player to stop playing blackjackKills the bankroll
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+<br>To summarize, blackjack counting is not illegal, but casinos are private businesses and reserve the right to kick anyone out. To beat the dealer demands perfect discipline, a huge wallet to withstand negative variance, and the camouflage ability to hide your strategy.<br>