Guide to Blackjack Card Counting Systems

Blackjack card counting systems are ways of keeping track of cards as they are dealt in blackjack games. In card counting, a player keeps a mental count of cards as they come in order to know the type of cards remaining in the shoe or deck. Cards are classified as good, bad or neutral from the player's point of view. When there are more good cards left in the deck/shoe, it is good for the player and he or she may increase their wagers for bigger profits. Otherwise the player must bet small to keep losses at a minimum.

That is card counting in a nutshell. Here in this site you will learn about basic blackjack card counting and the different counting systems. We recommend that you read from the beginning so that you will have a solid grasp of the whole subject. After that, it is only a matter of practice, practice and more practice!

It may be asked if card counting is illegal. No, it is not illegal. Card counting is perfectly legal. However just because you cannot go to jail for it does not mean the casinos are okay with it. They aren't. And that is why you must NEVER reveal the fact when you are counting cards in a casino. Casinos lose money to card counters. If you are caught, you may be asked to leave, play another game or just be banned from the casino for good. So practice this technique with caution!

Blackjack card counting systems are numerous. They range from simple to complex. It is advisable for you to start with a simple count such as the Hi/Lo count or the KO count. More advanced methods can be tried later. Further, you should practice at home and/or with a computer program so it will cost you nothing. When you become proficient in counting, you can choose from the different counting systems and find the best one for you.

Blackjack Card Counting Systems Index:

Article 1: Introduction to Card Counting Article 2: Origin of Card Counting Systems Article 3: How to Learn Card Counting Article 4: Characteristics of Card Counting Systems Article 5: Penetration and True Count Explained Article 6: Single-Level Card Counting Systems Article 7: Multi-Level Card Counting Systems Article 8: Balanced Systems and the Hi/Lo Counting System Article 9: Unbalanced Systems and the Knockout Counting System Article 10: Example Card Counting Systems Article 11: Casino Surveillance and Card Counting