Blackjack Card Counting
MIT Blackjack Team to Hold Seminars NationwideTuesday, April 15, 2008The iconic MIT blackjack team, whose real-life adventures inspired the movie “21” and New York Times bestseller “Bringing Down The House”, legally won millions from casinos throughout the United States. Now, two former members of that elite card-counting squad are paying visits to select cities in order to teach others how to win at blackjack. MIT Blackjack Team Members Launch Blackjack Institute SeminarsThursday, February 08, 2007Blackjack is the only casino game where the odds can be in the player’s favor if that player knows what he or she is doing. And who better to learn winning ways from than two former members of the legendary MIT blackjack team.
Book Reviews…
Humble’s ‘World’s Greatest Blackjack Book’ Outlines Hi-Opt 1 Systemby Nick ChristensonHumble’s World’s Greatest Blackjack Book provides a complete description of the Hi-Opt 1 card counting strategy. If you ignore the out of date data on the casinos, ignore the hyperbole about dealer cheating, and realize that the Hi-Opt 1 is a good system, but not as good as the authors make it out to be, this is an excellent book. Mezrich’s ‘Bringing Down the House’ Chronicles MIT Card Counting Team’s Exploitsby Nick ChristensonBringing Down the House covers familiar material, the story of the victories and travails of a successful blackjack team competing against the casinos, but this one is written well enough to make the material seem fresher than I might have expected. This is the story of one of the infamous MIT blackjack teams written for a mass audience, which means that it’s probably not as detailed as serious blackjack students, myself included, might like. Still, it’ s entertaining, and well worth reading. Wong’s ‘Professional Blackjack’ Explores High-Low Count in Comprehensive Bookby Nick ChristensonThis is Wong’s exhaustive description of the High-Low count system. Anyone who has decided to use this system will definitely want this book, but if one is searching for which system to use, I’d recommend reading Wong’s Blackjack Secrets to evaluate the High-Low. However, even if one uses another count, this is a very useful book for any card counter, and it belongs on the shelf of every serious blackjack player. ‘Ken Uston on Blackjack’ Chronicles Card Counting Exploitsby Nick ChristensonThis book may not make you a much better Blackjack player, but it is highly informative and entertaining. Uston chronicles exciting stories of his team’s efforts at the Blackjack tables and describes the key events in his attempts to prevent casinos from barring card counters. If you enjoyed The Big Player or One-Third of a Shoe you’ll really enjoy this. Strongly recommended if you enjoy reading about card counting exploits.
FAQ
Can you win money with basic strategy blackjack?
The most basic advantage-playing strategy is counting cards. It will provide you with a 1% to 2% advantage in the long run. However, you can only use this system in land-based casinos. Standard online games will shuffle the cards after every hand and negate card counting.Aug 21, 2024
Is basic strategy enough to win at blackjack?
The “best decisions” for the player, in this case, are the ones that lose the least amount of money to the casino over time. Basic strategy does not overcome the casino’s house edge until we add card counting to the mix.
Can you use a strategy card in blackjack?
Yes, you can use betting strategies in blackjack, in addition to following the blackjack cheat sheet.Aug 21, 2024
Can you have a blackjack strategy card?
Not only do all casinos I know allow strategy cards or books, most will give you a card with basic strategy on it. The only restrictions are if you are slowing down play.Feb 7, 2012
What is the formula for counting cards in blackjack?
Every time a card is laid down on the table, you’re going to add or subtract 1 from the running count—the overall score after adding the values of each card dealt. If you see a 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6, add 1 to the total. If you see a 10, Jack, Queen, King, or Ace, subtract 1 from the total.
Use these Blackjack Strategy Charts to learn the correct decision for every hand. Basic Strategy is the first step to beating blackjack with card counting
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