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Cooling · 29 Jun 2006, 09:45

Most Casino's these days cut the deck and shuffle midway through in Blackjack, it makes card counting almost impossible.

Essentially the idea is to wait until the deck is 'hot' by noting down the values of the cards already dealt. By doing so the counter will know whether the deck is loaded with face cards/aces, thereby improving their odds.

Your average joe playing blackjack will probably lose 10% or more over time. You can improve your odds either by learning the game, or taking in a strategy table if the house allows them. By using one you'll be able to play just as well as the most experienced Blackjack players' - but you'll still be losing between 3-5%

29 Jun 2006, 09:45	#39
Cooling Tilting at windmills Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 579	Re: Gambling Most Casino's these days cut the deck and shuffle midway through in Blackjack, it makes card counting almost impossible. Essentially the idea is to wait until the deck is 'hot' by noting down the values of the cards already dealt. By doing so the counter will know whether the deck is loaded with face cards/aces, thereby improving their odds. Your average joe playing blackjack will probably lose 10% or more over time. You can improve your odds either by learning the game, or taking in a strategy table if the house allows them. By using one you'll be able to play just as well as the most experienced Blackjack players' - but you'll still be losing between 3-5% __________________ [Fury] [1up] [Ascendancy]