Card Counting
In blackjack, a strategy of keeping track of face cards and low-value cards to determine whether a deck is advantageous for the player or the house.
Card counting is a strategy used primarily in blackjack to determine whether the next hand is likely to give an advantage to the player or the dealer. It involves keeping track of the ratio of high cards (10s, face cards, and Aces) to low cards (2 through 6) that have been dealt from the deck.
Players assign a point value to each card and maintain a running count as cards are dealt. A positive count indicates a higher proportion of high cards remaining in the deck, which is favorable for the player, while a negative count suggests more low cards remain, favoring the dealer.
By adjusting their bets and playing strategy based on the count, card counters aim to increase their chances of winning. While card counting is not illegal, casinos often discourage it and may take measures to prevent players from using this technique, such as banning them from playing or using multiple decks and shuffling frequently.
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