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Mark Spence Mark Spence
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Blackjack Card Counting Explained

If you ever wondered what card counting in Blackjack means, here’s how you do it. Keep in mind that this is not appreciated by casinos, however, it’s not illegal.

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10/23/2023 at 6:17 pm
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Much weaker. The push-on-22 and free bet mechanics dilute the value of high counts.

03/08/2026 at 6:10 pm
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Yeah, most pros avoid it.

03/09/2026 at 6:10 pm
ruletheworld ruletheworld
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So my Hollywood counting career is over before it began? 😭

03/10/2026 at 7:10 pm
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You and about 99% of the internet counters.

03/11/2026 at 6:10 pm
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RIP Liam’s MIT dreams.

03/12/2026 at 10:11 am
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For standard blackjack though — counting still works in theory, right?

03/13/2026 at 6:15 pm
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Yes, but margins are thin and casinos are very alert. You need bankroll, discipline, and stealth.

03/14/2026 at 6:15 pm
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And patience. Lots of it.

03/15/2026 at 6:16 pm
ruletheworld ruletheworld
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I have none of those 👍

03/16/2026 at 6:16 pm
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Most people don’t.

03/17/2026 at 6:16 pm
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Same bro.

03/18/2026 at 6:16 pm
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I do like that blackjack is still one of the few casino games where skill actually matters.

03/19/2026 at 4:21 pm
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I will never forget “21”. Conveys the feeling of Vegas like nothing else.

03/19/2026 at 6:22 pm
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Clearly one of the best movies about gambling ever

03/19/2026 at 6:29 pm
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Absolutely. Basic strategy alone cuts the house edge massively compared to slots.

03/20/2026 at 10:22 am
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