How do i learn to count cards?
Card counting theory is pretty simple. Basically, big cards (10s, aces, etc.) favour the player, and small cards (2-6) favour the dealer. All card counting systems basically keep track of the ratio of small cards to big cards remaining in the deck. When the cards remaining favour the player, you bet more money. When they favour the dealer, you bet less. The simplest count to learn is a one level count, which is also know as the Hi-Lo counting system, where you assign these values to each card: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (small cards) – +1 7, 8, 9 (neutral cards) – 0 10, Jack, Queen, King, Ace (big cards) – -1 To use the Hi-Lo method, you have to add and subtract the counted values for every card that is revealed on the blackjack table. By mentally keeping an updated running count from one hand to the next, you vary your bets according to the positive/negative value of the upcoming hand.
