For all cards 2 through 6, add one to the count. Cards 7, 8, and 9 are neutrals, so add zero to the count. Cards 10 through Ace are a minus one, so subtract one from the count.
When you sit down at a table with a new full shoe, the count starts at 0. As the cards are dealt and revealed, count using the above method. Pretty much anyone who can add 1+1 can follow this method, so it’s pretty popular. If you miss any of the cards or if the deck is not new, it can really mess up your count and your odds based on card counting, so make sure you are paying attention!
]]>I just wanted to post a quick story about getting banned from playing blackjack at Sunset Station Casino in Henderson, NV. I believe I was suspected of card counting, and believe me I have no idea how to card count. However, I have played blackjack for several years, I pay attention to the cards, and when I have a “gut” feeling that I will win the next hand I will sometimes increase my bet by 500% or more. I usually average about $50-$150 per hand and never play more than $500 in a single hand.
So last night, I was playing at Sunset Station. I started with $500 at a $25 table and slowly worked my way up to about $1500. Once I have winnings I like to vary the amount of my bets quite a bit since I’m now playing with “the house’s money”. Sometimes it goes great and sometimes I lose all my winnings. So anyway, I got all the way to being $3400 up and decided if I got to a point where I was up $5000, I would quit. Of course, as soon as I decided that I started losing and lost everything down to $300. Now, getting impatient and wanting to get back to where I was, I started playing mostly $100 chips, betting $100-$200 per hand, with an occasional press to $400-$500. So fortunately I hit another hot streak and got back to a point where I was up $1400. Now comes the fun part. I go to press my bet and put $500 on the table, and the casino manager pushed my bet back and told me I was done, and that I was no longer welcomed to play at Sunset Station. What kind of cheap ass, classless casino makes a big deal when you’re winning less than $3k? FYI, the incompetent casino manager’s name is Vinny - be aware when playing at Sunset.
So word of advice, if you like to play blackjack and don’t know how to cheat (count) and are a legitimate player such as myself, watch how you swing your bets. I do it for fun because it’s an adrenaline rush for me, but the casino could likely view you as a counter and ban you from playing…especially if you’re winning. If you’re losing of course, the casino couldn’t care less.
I just wanted to share my story and advise against playing blackjack at Sunset Station. They’re classless, have poor, incompetent management, and don’t value their guests like their mission statement says on their website. There are many better places to take your business in Vegas, other than this poor excuse for a casino. I’ve lived in Las Vegas for 13 years and have never been treated the way I was last night, and I’ve played, won, and lost much more than $1400 in the past without any problem.
If anyone has ever had a similar experience, please share. I’m interested in knowing if anyone has ever been through something similar.
]]>It seems like signaling in a high roller gives you an opportunity to make more money without attracting attention for increasing your bets, but at the same time complicates things because more people are involved, any you need to be able to signal/communicate with other players without getting caught.
]]>2 thru 7 when played is counted as a +1 8’s when played count as 0 9’s, 10’s A’s when played count as -1
This count is extremely accurate, easy to use, requires minimal brain power and because of its simplistic nature - affords one the opportunity to perform a ” count per hand ” and incorporate that into your running count for the multiple deck games.
This count as not the optimal count as recomended for the single deck games ( the Revere Point Count - a level 2 count ) is optimal for all 2 deck and above games whereas the player needs to identify and maintain the count under extremely adverse and fast moving conditions.
Out of curiosity - I would like to receive some feedback from players as to what card counting method they use - along with the ease of use of same - and the playing efficiency of same.
Thanks, in advance—
]]>I play at walker hill Korea and they use 8 decks
majority playing bj are fucking idiots example hitting on 14 when dealer has 6, surrendering 12 etc..
btw mostly Japanese and Chinese players (fuckers)
I avoid these players and count using the zen strategy and my question how do you bet with the count high. chances are dealer will get same as you. I’ve got the count within 10 seconds but am having trouble calculating the running deck/count accurately and am wondering how often to divide the deck with the count
i make more money betting freely (when I’m on a roll and ignore the count)
ps I know they say the novice player will help you as much as they Hirt you but there are to many idiots
]]>Are those good rules?
]]>Has anyone tried it?
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H17
D10/11 only
No DAS
No RSA
No Mid
Pen 75 - 80%
The rules put the HE around .75%, so a TC of 1.5 is required just to get down to even. Throw in the occasional sloppy dealer, and some green chippers to keep the focus off of you.
So, what do you think? Playable? I’m thinking the pen saves it, but curious to hear other opinions.
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