Card Counting

Card counting is a popular and successful strategy for single-deck blackjack games. However, due to the easier profits in single-deck games, some casino's now only pay 6:5 on a blackjacks (a natural hand), even though the standard is 3:2 on this winning combination. You can also play live three card poker at livethreecardpoker.net

Blackjack card counting, although permitted, is often frowned upon by casinos. Casinos do not like to lose money, and card counting is a means by which the blackjack player can consistently win.

Ways casinos make it tougher to win for card counters are:

1. They limit the size of their bets to $1.
2. They ban them from playing blackjack.
3. Prohibit mid-shoe entry. Some players only enter a game only when the card count is favorable. Some players love to play live casino holdem.
4. The dealer finishes the hand and then reshuffles the deck regardless of whether it is finished or not.
5. Cards left at the end of the shoe are not dealt. Card counting is undoubtedly the best way to win at blackjack, but you need to be focused and play in such a way that casinos do not suspect you of card counting. Learn to prevent distractions putting you off your game. Distractions such as casino music, wait staff and other players talking to you can definitely hinder your success.

Legalities : Card counting is not illegal at casinos, as long as no electronic or mechanical device is used. Players can only rely on 1 thing - their brain to keep count. Some casinos however do allow pencil and paper to be used at the tables.

Many casinos do kick-out card counters, and can do this legally. If a casino is on private property, then patrons can be asked to leave. If patrons return, then casinos can charge them for trespassing. In any case, play like a tourist and keep a low profile.

Apart from Blackjack, Roulette is favorite game for many players who want to make easy money playing online at frenchroulette.org

High Values Bust the Dealer: As the dealer must hit until a minimum of 17 is reached, if the next card is a 10 or other high value, then it's highly likely the dealer will bust.

The basic principle behind card counting is that deck rich in 10's, jacks, queens, kings and aces is more likely to bust the dealer. When a deck has a high proportion of 10-value cards, the blackjack player should increase the size of their bets. On the other hand, when the deck has few 10-value cards, the player should take more caution and decrease the size of their bets or best, cease playing.