Once they suspect you of having an advantage, casinos sometimes take odd measures in trying to defeat you. Read the rest of this entry »
Split Double Destroy – Odd Casino Countermeasures
May 20th, 2012Understanding the Math behind Advantage Play
May 14th, 2012This article will explain four common mathematical terms are and how they affect the advantage player.
Card Counting Practice
May 11th, 2012
Beating blackjack isn’t complicated. That’s what many people have wrong.
Overcoming Fear (Pt. 1)
May 6th, 2012
Note: This blogpost isn’t for the casual card counter. Read the rest of this entry »
Card Counting and the Lottery
April 18th, 2012
If you were among the millions of Americans who tested their luck at the Mega Millions Read the rest of this entry »
Moneyball and Blackjack
March 31st, 2012
The Golden Globes and Academy Awards handed out shiny trophies Read the rest of this entry »
Ben’s Thoughts on the Documentary
March 16th, 2012
It seems like overnight the documentary made us famous. Read the rest of this entry »
Colin’s Thoughts on the Documentary
March 9th, 2012Holy Rollers, which documents several years of our blackjack team, was just released. Read the rest of this entry »
Holy Rollers Preview
February 27th, 2012
Holy Rollers, the documentary that follows the blackjack teams we ran, is going to be released in just over a week! Read the rest of this entry »
Thinking like a Card Counter
February 15th, 2012
To be an effective professional card counter, you need to do more than just learn the charts and keep the count.You need to learn how to think like an advantage player.
These blog articles will further your Advantage Play IQ.
How Much Does Penetration Really Matter?
The deeper the cut into the shoe has a profound effect on the game. No card counter should overlook this.
Efficiency Vs. Proficiency
2 card counters can generate vastly different amounts of EV. And it has to do with more than just avoiding mistakes and betting units. Learn to look for every way to generate more EV.
Card Counting Darwinism
The game has been changing for 50 years. Learn to look for different angles, analyze, and exploit them!
Don’t Be a Jerk
Having success at this job involves, what Ian Andersen calls, “treating the casino like the customer.” Having good “customer service” will get you a long way!
It doesn’t Hurt to Ask
You’d be amazed at what can happen in a casino with a little bit of gumption! Loudon Ofton explains from experience what might happen if you aren’t the typical timid card counter.
Learning to Analyze Casino Conditions
In the cat and mouse game of advantage play, you must always be aware of what is going on at the time. If conditions are loose, be prepared to strike!
Advanced Reading: Understanding The Math Behind Advantage Play
There are several mathematical terms that are essential to understand if you want to be a professional card counter. Guest author, SouthAP, contributed this article to help new advantage players get a handle on the terms, as well as how they apply in the real world of a card counter.
