Becoming a Pro Card Counting: A Step-by-Step Guide

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The problem with counting cards in Vegas [for beginners] is some Casinos don't have face up Blackjack. So sometimes you don't get a chance to see all the cards that are dealt.

Somehow just realized I'd have to be inside a casino to count cards and I'm already out lol

would you ever play a table that is dealer push on 22 but free double down for the player.

would you ever play a table that is dealer push on 22 but free double down for the player.

Honest question:
If one wanted to join a blackjack table, play a hand or two, win, then leave, what would the right conditions be at the table to join in at the right time?

Is $48/hr even worth it?

Colin is it possible to count cards in a 8 deck shoe? Or am I wasting my time

As a beginner I notice that there are times when a shoe can consistently runs negative and it will rarely get positive. By keeping bets at the bare minimum during these streaks you can be fortunate and win a number of hands. For professional counters, have you seen this often? And if so, how do you play a shoe that isn’t hot? I guess to state the obvious, you may just decide to go to another table.

Thought from a novice card counter.
Today, in my training at home, I practiced with a 1 deck shoe I always play 1 position to practice keeping the running count. I started with 10 chips and always just bet 1 chip unless i double down or split.

Today, i got a count of +7 with 1/2 deck penetration. i bet 5 chips on the next two hand each and lost both hands.

Here is my question: Is it common to lose hands when your faced with a +5-+10 advantage when using 1 deck, or would my advantage be greater if i were using 2 or more decks in the shoe

Nothing magical about card counting, you can get great hands and still lose, and not only lose but lose big because you are betting bigger.

Which one is better to play one game for long hour or different games and touching each 5spine

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What's your take on video blackjack machines?

Can you count cards on online apps as they don’t show how many decks they are playing with etc

Wouldn't it be easier to count cards with the HI cards +1 and the Lo cards -1, it makes it easier to see a high card and add.... it freaks the brain to see high card and then subtract. If you did it this way all you need to remember is a negative variance is good AKA the casino is at a negative advantage to you.

Love the content, always find this stuff interesting. As a professional poker player, I have to say it seems like a more promising avenue than counting for most. Could be wrong, maybe different people for different things but raw numbers wise, approximately the top 20-30% of poker players are winners and probably the top 5% can make great money as a side hustle or pro which I would imagine lines up a lot better than bj players.

Anyhow, at least coming from what I do my best recommendation for you guys trying to learn this skill is DON'T UNDERESTIMATE THE WORK YOU NEED TO PUT IN. Do whatever you think is probably overshooting how much work you should do, and that still might not be ideal. Best of luck taking down the horrid casinos :D

Will it be nice to play blackjack online while card counting? Need your honest advice

anyone from uk

For basic strategy this is how I look at it: Most people learn how to play each hand but I actually think it's easier to learn each upcard. You're rarely splitting or doubling 7s+ since you're less likely to win. You're rarely hitting on 4-6 since it's typically a double, split or stand. Rarely double on 2-3 but split most hands if DAS is allowed. Those 3 things let you look more at the patterns instead of brute force memorizing.

Golden rules: Always split A & 8, never split 5s & 10s

7+: Rarely split or double, hit under 17
10/A: Hit all soft up to 18, hard to 16
7-8: Double 10 under 10, split 9s under 9 except 7s where 2s & 3s split. Hit under S19.

4-6: Get more money on the table, never risk busting
6: Double up to S18, split everything. Stand over H11
4-5: Split everything except 4s on 4 if no DAS, double S15-18 on 4, S14-18 on 5 (Easy to remember: A4 on 4)

2-3: Play cautiously - Rarely need to risk busting but also rarely doubling or hitting hard hands. Always split the high pairs but only the low pairs if DAS
Hit 12, stay 13+.
Double 9+ & S17
Split everything except 4 (2s, 3s DAS, 6s on 2 DAS)

Question, I was using you're blackjack trainer on my phone. And I had a hard sixteen against the dealer's ten
true count was a zero I hit and it said that I should stand which goes against basic strategy I thought?

I need to find a pro to test me

So people complain that in a game of chance they lose? Because even the best card counter can still lose if the cards aren't going his or her way? How strange
PS improving your odds is not the same thing as guaranteeing a win.

If Insurance can work when your counting cards, what kind of net positive count should you have before doing so?

In canada they don’t have shoes anymore, may be in high stakes with 500$ min, basic strategy is the only option

Let’s start here.

Hey Colin, Iam curious, how much are your best students making on average say per month or year??

Do you have a live group course?

1200 can go zip real quick when you time the deck wrong

So how to do it properly when a casino uses 8 decks and randomly discards one and a half out…?

Colin, what chips are those in your videos and where did you get them? I really like them! :P

This still doesn't account for today's game: every card played being returned to the shue - automatically. So not seeing where (locally anyway; LA) how any of this "deck penetration" etc has any agency...am I missing something?

Hey Colin. Is BJA still around and getting results ?

Hey Colin thank you for oye knowledge, as a Begginer in blackjack i had seven in Many casinos here in Mexico They Burnt out the First five cards of the decks how do you take that into account… greetings from Mexico

I once left a 5k slots ticket on the machine because I was so drunk. It’s a miracle I made it back to my room that night. The only reason I know about those lost winnings is because I had taken a video at the time.

Whole bankroll at once

Question about perfect strategy. Where I play, dealers do not check whether they have blackjack when they have a 10 or an Ace as their first card. Should you still double your eleven as a player, even though there is still a chance for the dealer to get a BJ?

colin i download the app ( an it's great) but the app say ex.. stand on 13 but if the true count is -4 i take a card en mostly i win the hand but so i can't achievements without error in drill. do i have follow basic strategy for compliet the achievements??

One Strategy I've done as a card counter at my local casino, is "act" as a newbie and pretend to be taking advice from other players. Pretend you're playing with them and this strategy has worked for me for a awhile. :)
I don't go to the casino a lot, so people usually forget about it, I usually go once a month to card count so people do forget about me

Colin, I'd like to pay for a phone call with you. Is that something we can do?

I'm a Blackjack beginner where I can get your Blackjack strategy cards for blackjack?

Do you change basic strategy for 2 deck vs 6 deck?

I just went to Shreveport to try counting for the first time at a casino. Plus my first time ever sitting down at a blackjack table. Not too many 3/2 tables, but the ones I found were face down cards, so I wasn't able to keep count. Just played basic strategy having fun with my brother. Towards the end of the night my brother had too much to drink and he was delt an 8 and a 2 and didn't hit...He thought he already had 20. Plus he was sitting last seat and everyone had decent money out and the dealer hit a 20 and beat everyone. Dealer would have busted if he hit. One of the two ladies at our table was giving him some words. We left that table and two hours later people were going up to my brother like "you're the guy that didn't hit on 10!!" I was dying laughing. Fun night and thank you for your videos they help a lot!!!

Im turning 21 soon was wondering if you could hmu and possibly get me into one of your teams

I've started counting and I typically use online casinos with a live studio option. The last few times, I've observed that the count tends to be in the tables favor but the dealer is wiping the floor with them. I'm not one to accuse a dealer of cheating but considering the shady environment, is it possible for the count to be in the players favor when the deck is stacked?

Hey, I’m hoping I can get an answer from you, I can’t buy your membership but I’ve watched all your videos 2 or 3 times over and over, practice hours and hours memorizing card counting I’m counting a deck in 40sec,

I started with 100last week grow my bankroll to 200 and lost it all last night and I’m feeling like poop, I went with my stepdad he’s a gambler and he was telling me that card counting doesn’t work man and i don’t know I’m feeling really down right now I would really appreciate it if you answer to this, thank you!

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Did you publish episode 87 of the podcast out of order? I don’t see it in the app.

I loved the Richard Munchkin quote. Great video.