How to Count Cards (and Bring Down the House)

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  • Counting cards is simple, but can take time to master. We’ve won millions from casinos through the craft of card counting. In this video, Colin walks you through how to count cards in blackjack in just a few easy steps.
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    00:00 Intro / Background
    01:36 Hi-Lo Card Counting Basics
    03:18 What is Running Count? (W/ Practice Hands)
    07:01 Why Does Running Count Matter?
    08:13 What is True Count? (W/ Examples)
    10:30 How Do We Use True Count?

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  • @Blackjackapprenticeship
    @Blackjackapprenticeship  Před 5 lety +465

    For all the basics of playing blackjack, check out this video: czcams.com/video/PljDuynF-j0/video.html

    • @countrees7977
      @countrees7977 Před 5 lety +11

      I figured this out by standing behind players in the casino and watching and counting for free. It's a hell of a lot easier than losing a shit ton of money while figuring it out. The key is to ask someone at another type of gaming table how many decks are used in the black jack, reason being is that some casinos will use 6 decks some 5 and theres always single deck which is alot easier to keep up with for beginners, but once you know how many decks are being dealt from this video is spot on. Getting caught isnt always a friendly experience though..lol. trust me I know. I have a beard right now and about to try my luck..lol

    • @maki-su4jy
      @maki-su4jy Před 5 lety +9

      Is it necessary to count low cards as +1 and high cards as -1? Can it be reversed? For me it would be easier to associate low cards to - and high cards to +, so i would cardcount faster. It wouldn"t make any difference at the end result, so can i do it that way?

    • @famac9248
      @famac9248 Před 5 lety +2

      Wat about if they put back the cards back and shuffkebafter every round? Iv been to casinos tht do tht wud card counting stil work?

    • @johnhogwood5957
      @johnhogwood5957 Před 5 lety +2

      How do I talk to you personally I'd like to learn how to do that and pay you if you can teach me ...💸💸 ASAP

    • @diggydice9041
      @diggydice9041 Před 4 lety +2

      I'm no pro but I like any/all methods that help. Even using this method one
      can lose their ass if they aren't disciplined w/ their Bank? If you start with
      a $200 Bank I like to remove my $200 from play at my 1st opportunity &
      make a New Limit on my winning hands. IF you ever hit your Limit it's time
      to walk away. Knowing this will allow you to win more often and even
      walking out at Break Even you've got all the hours of entertainment plus
      any Comps you earned as part of the Value. This is also a Win but I never
      depend on this for a job as that makes people lose focus & to not have as
      much fun...... peace

  • @rustyshackleford5288
    @rustyshackleford5288 Před 5 lety +5479

    "It's not illegal. It's frowned upon."
    -Alan(The Hangover)

    • @colemorehead
      @colemorehead Před 4 lety +139

      Rusty Shackleford that movie is literally what brought me here

    • @user-ru4rd7jy3u
      @user-ru4rd7jy3u Před 4 lety +166

      Haha yeah “It’s like masturbaiting on an airplane” “I’m pretty sure that’s illegal, Alan” I think Netflix adding the hangover brought us all here

    • @marksmen4q377
      @marksmen4q377 Před 4 lety +10

      99 99 yes your correct 😂😂 watching it as I’m wringing this

    • @billhenderson4090
      @billhenderson4090 Před 4 lety +5

      That’s what brought me here lmao

    • @arrav9435
      @arrav9435 Před 4 lety +3

      Yess sirr

  • @wesjames6060
    @wesjames6060 Před 4 lety +6447

    I love that its been viewed almost 2 million times and probably 10 of those people learned to perfectly count cards

    • @kimi1845
      @kimi1845 Před 4 lety +213

      Im one of them

    • @jackwilson8272
      @jackwilson8272 Před 3 lety +158

      It's really not that hard with some practise

    • @drakelamp8423
      @drakelamp8423 Před 3 lety +800

      Jack Wilson spelling is hard though, keep practising

    • @xavierkane37
      @xavierkane37 Před 3 lety +73

      @@drakelamp8423 lmaoo

    • @tsdobbi
      @tsdobbi Před 3 lety +20

      Well, I don't gamble, so in my case you are right.

  • @Jamgwarn
    @Jamgwarn Před 3 lety +994

    Oh so that’s how you count cards. Now I just need to learn what a black jack is

  • @realpro8817
    @realpro8817 Před 2 lety +1529

    This skill goes with just about anything in life. It's not inherently hard, you just need to put in the time, which most people just do not want to do. You teach well. Thanks for the video.

    • @johnhouldsworth7065
      @johnhouldsworth7065 Před 2 lety +3

      Karma and Math!

    • @Thebadpiper
      @Thebadpiper Před rokem +8

      I randomly decided to learn how to memorize a deck of cards. It's the same thing, you got to just put in the effort. Not extremely hard, just takes focus and dedication.

    • @tinup5048
      @tinup5048 Před rokem +1

      He does not teach well.
      He explains well fine, but teaching and explaining are 2 different things to explian something youre just pretty much demonstrating.
      To teach someone you explain while showing what goes on behind the brain to make eaxh action accountable,.
      Just saying oh this is this because this.
      Like bro....

    • @colahunter8180
      @colahunter8180 Před rokem +9

      @@tinup5048 but he exactly explains what you gotta do and what happens. This can't even be explained more easily than they did it.

    • @rakeshkulkarni2125
      @rakeshkulkarni2125 Před rokem

      Absolutely !!

  • @Ace-cl6mm
    @Ace-cl6mm Před 5 lety +5868

    instructions not clear , accidentally tore down my actual house

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      @kikicoraline2955 Před 4 lety +1

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    • @Lucas-pk8xq
      @Lucas-pk8xq Před 4 lety +12

      Bro wtf hahaha

    • @nanba009
      @nanba009 Před 4 lety +16

      There goes a house of cards

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      @Kid-Silver Před 4 lety

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  • @wenethmoon6587
    @wenethmoon6587 Před 4 lety +2083

    This guy must be so confused about where all the views are coming from all of a sudden and why he’s never heard of this diamond casino 😂

    • @tommywvk
      @tommywvk Před 4 lety +8

      LMAOOO

    • @ChuckSteakKicksass
      @ChuckSteakKicksass Před 4 lety +30

      yeah but at the diamonds the cards are uncountable, too many facecards... fockers

    • @wenethmoon6587
      @wenethmoon6587 Před 4 lety +8

      Roger Murtaugh don’t take life so seriously man god damn you won’t enjoy it 😂

    • @11DNA11
      @11DNA11 Před 4 lety +7

      @@ChuckSteakKicksass
      That's true though. You have facecards on every damn play you do.

    • @misterdinner3648
      @misterdinner3648 Před 4 lety +1

      @Stevey TeeVee yes, it shuffles every time so counting is impossible, but basic strategy works.

  • @branney6914
    @branney6914 Před 2 lety +680

    The main difficulty isn't in the counting itself, its in counting numbers while playing a number game perfectly while engaging in small talk for extended periods of time. Also, the consequence of being off on the count are serious losses due to poor betting strategy.

    • @santiagograndas3414
      @santiagograndas3414 Před rokem +23

      Online?

    • @tfortom4411
      @tfortom4411 Před rokem +4

      @@santiagograndas3414 came to say the same thing lol

    • @Tastycomforts
      @Tastycomforts Před rokem +27

      I’ve only been to a casino and played blackjack a couple of times, my thing I found hard is other players because when cards come out I’m like massively turning my head and it’s like so obvious that I’m looking at their cards 😂😂😂

    • @helios9025
      @helios9025 Před rokem

      @@santiagograndas3414 Its not possible online

    • @squaddytm3121
      @squaddytm3121 Před rokem

      @@helios9025 why ?

  • @codysteevis9536
    @codysteevis9536 Před 4 měsíci +66

    Caught the highest count I've ever had today in a casino! I had a running 25(true 12) and made a nice profit! I love your videos!

    • @Blackjackapprenticeship
      @Blackjackapprenticeship  Před 4 měsíci +14

      Thanks and glad to hear it!

    • @lucaghanem8028
      @lucaghanem8028 Před 2 měsíci

      @@Blackjackapprenticeship when do i convert the running count to the true count ? i did not understand that part maybe because of the different lenguage, is it every round ? is it every deck ? can you tell me pleeeaaaseee thanks

    • @kevin100299
      @kevin100299 Před 2 měsíci +1

      you determine your true count by taking your running count and dividing by the number of decks left in the shoe

    • @old8809
      @old8809 Před 2 měsíci

      @codysteevis9536 Online or physical casino?

    • @AiirBeAsT
      @AiirBeAsT Před 2 měsíci

      @@kevin100299 wrong u divide it by the number of decks that have been used already

  • @Nikolaos-Koemtzis
    @Nikolaos-Koemtzis Před 3 lety +805

    This helped me win the Gambler Challenge 8 in Rdr2. I counted the cards and won the challenge within half an hour.
    Thanks.
    I'm not sure though I would ever play with real money. Too much anxiety.

    • @Cobyba
      @Cobyba Před 2 lety +42

      It doesn't reshuffle every time? Thats actually really cool

    • @manflabs5209
      @manflabs5209 Před 2 lety +19

      That challenge was such a bitch. I got lucky though and got 2 5 unders in a row

    • @dimitriskagos3761
      @dimitriskagos3761 Před 2 lety +100

      Bro you have the information to win real money and you use it to play rdr2?

    • @Nikolaos-Koemtzis
      @Nikolaos-Koemtzis Před 2 lety +65

      @@dimitriskagos3761 Yes, bacause the chances to get caught or lose real money are bigger than doing it with fake money man

    • @pavlovbutimtrash.2233
      @pavlovbutimtrash.2233 Před 2 lety +37

      @@Nikolaos-Koemtzis it’s not illegal though, you’ll be fine if you get caught.

  • @enriks97
    @enriks97 Před 5 lety +2102

    Being sued by 5 different casinos excellent video!

    • @mrob611
      @mrob611 Před 5 lety +27

      Exactly what are you being sued for?

    • @willwills3509
      @willwills3509 Před 5 lety +178

      It’s legal

    • @israel42hurtado
      @israel42hurtado Před 5 lety +43

      Will Wills counting cards is actually very illegal in the casino world. If the pit boss catches on to you counting cards, he will kick you out

    • @mrob611
      @mrob611 Před 5 lety +88

      @@israel42hurtado It's not illegal that I know of. It's a matter of Casino discretion in Vegas and it's illegal to bar someone for counting along in Atlantic City. I don't know about other countries. Of course I've been out of the loop with regard to counting conditions for a pretty long time.

    • @messyfilms6325
      @messyfilms6325 Před 5 lety +150

      Israel Hurtado I think the definition of “illegal” is missing you.

  • @tantilist1449
    @tantilist1449 Před rokem +343

    Thank you for your advice! I won 42 games and only lost three of my favorite teeth! You guys are the best;

  • @MaxwellBenson80
    @MaxwellBenson80 Před 2 lety +495

    You've simplified something that I thought was impossible. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with all of us!!

  • @terrsham5607
    @terrsham5607 Před 5 lety +338

    No bloody idea what I just watched, but I've subbed anyway

  • @gavinwilcox5027
    @gavinwilcox5027 Před 4 lety +138

    I don’t know why watching people talk about something they know a lot about is so entertaining I’ve never played blackjack in my life but I enjoyed every minute of this

    • @kingofgrim4761
      @kingofgrim4761 Před 2 lety +1

      That’s just how it is for humans lol

    • @dnasty5714
      @dnasty5714 Před 2 lety +7

      Lol you like learning which is a good thing

  • @pauljosse
    @pauljosse Před 2 lety +36

    I made an absolute fortune counting cards!!! I counted 52 cards at work and it took me all week to do it.

    • @desiolle2874
      @desiolle2874 Před 2 lety +3

      did you get busted a few times and have to hit multiple casinos?

  • @johnprzybysz3845
    @johnprzybysz3845 Před 2 lety +36

    I learned Basic strategy and I saw an improvement in my game. I learned how to count and it brought my game to a whole new level. Then the local casino installed automatic card shufflers and that was the end.

    • @lilfishnet9265
      @lilfishnet9265 Před 2 lety +1

      Buy an automatic card shuffler and study how those cards are randomly shuffled and ofc have more than 1 deck to count through to see what type of order the cards are placed in

    • @billygraves1769
      @billygraves1769 Před 2 lety +3

      Why would that matter if you are keeping count? The numbers will still show the position?

    • @glenvincent1543
      @glenvincent1543 Před 2 lety +13

      @@billygraves1769 What he's talking about is an automatic shuffling machine where the dealer puts all the cards back into the machine after each hand that is played. So this means that you're starting with a count of 0 for every hand. You'll never have the advantage.

    • @billygraves1769
      @billygraves1769 Před 2 lety

      @@glenvincent1543 oh... that makes sense.

    • @soniaf6156
      @soniaf6156 Před měsícem +1

      So you could get the exact same card or cards on your next hand.

  • @NWOtion
    @NWOtion Před 2 lety +285

    It really comes down to practice. I tried learning for fun and it was quite shocking at how vast my improvement was when I practiced a lot

  • @qcdiamond8292
    @qcdiamond8292 Před 4 lety +478

    This channel is going to see a lot of new people from rockstar Games (GTA)

  • @mikel9735
    @mikel9735 Před 2 lety +12

    This video bring a smile to my face. Casinos are so unethical oftentimes. Videos like this probably give them fits.

    • @rockinman
      @rockinman Před 2 lety +2

      casinos unethical?? no wayyyyy

  • @darrenbjayne
    @darrenbjayne Před 3 lety +32

    I've watched a few of this type of video but this has to be the best I've seen. This just shows me how off the mark the others were. Thank you Colin.

    • @PowerHouseWash
      @PowerHouseWash Před 2 lety +2

      There are other card counting systems. The one they're showing here, I believe, is the first one to be created and it's one of the easiest to learn. Other counting system could be just an Ace 5 count where you just count the aces and 5's, or Ken Uston's advanced point count where 2's and 8's are +1, 3's ,4's ,6's and 7's are +2, 5's are +3, 9's are -1, 10's, J's, Q's and K's are -3 and Aces are 0. Add to that a side count of aces, because the ace holds little value in basic strategy variation, but high value in betting strategy. Each system will give you a different percentage advantage (when you play the perfectly) you have over the house. Knowing and playing Basic Strategy by itself is probably the biggest improvement for a blackjack player, but with basis strategy alone, the odds are still in the casino's favor.

  • @dollface1841
    @dollface1841 Před 5 lety +922

    Look folks.. the reason it’s not illegal is because if you’re smart enough to play a strategy... you can win. Winning isn’t illegal 😎🖖🏾

    • @SLM3573
      @SLM3573 Před 5 lety +81

      its not illegal but if you sit at a table and just constantly stare at the cards, dont talk and vary your bet significantly you will be asked to leave. if you want to really card count you need to be able to engage in conversation have a drink and still keep track you will need to also be careful about variance in your bets if you are betting $5 per hand then $100 when the count is in your favour dont be surprised if the floor guy taps you on the shoulder.
      You will also find more casions taking measures against it, shuffle machines no discard racks etc You need to find the tables with the basic rules which dont destroy your advantage like rules on splitting, payouts on natural etc.

    • @Bigernmcrakn
      @Bigernmcrakn Před 4 lety +12

      @@37rainman I am a Shift manager at a casino and these guys stick out. I can spot a card counter within 1 shoe. Also, ,These guys are shit counters

    • @hazardous8301
      @hazardous8301 Před 4 lety +25

      It’s not illegal because it’s impossible to prove. They can have a strong idea feeling knowledge or even just out right know you’re counting. But they could never truly prove it. You can’t enforce a law you can’t prove in a free country.

    • @hazardous8301
      @hazardous8301 Před 4 lety +7

      Reece Walsh i never said they couldn’t........being rude to a restaurant owner isn’t illegal. Don’t me he can’t kick you out.

    • @hazardous8301
      @hazardous8301 Před 4 lety +5

      Reece Walsh ........it’s not rocket science dude.......

  • @TheUsername217
    @TheUsername217 Před 4 lety +2491

    I'm about to bring down Diamond Casino in gta online
    Edit: eh nvm I'll just buy the chips.. I just lost 100k chips "cOuNtInG"

    • @markrromero
      @markrromero Před 4 lety +4

      Ong 🤣

    • @rady7273
      @rady7273 Před 4 lety +71

      Can't see the discarded cards tho

    • @vicG567
      @vicG567 Před 4 lety +45

      Literally the reason I'm here

    • @JlabeeTv
      @JlabeeTv Před 4 lety +42

      I won 609k and I lost it all

    • @lierurquijo6687
      @lierurquijo6687 Před 4 lety +149

      Thought of counting cards, but it says "Cards are shuffled after each hand", firstly, because it's easier to program it that way, and secondly, so that you can't count cards

  • @tsdobbi
    @tsdobbi Před 3 lety +60

    The key is counting cards, staying ahead, but making it appear like you aren't. That is the real skill here. I imagine the key is not "wearing out your welcome". If you try to sit at a blackjack table fleecing them for a few hours I can't imagine they wont notice.

    • @PoloZ34
      @PoloZ34 Před 2 lety

      Even if they do it’s not illegal, they can’t kick you out for understand a game.

    • @pentachronic
      @pentachronic Před 2 lety +41

      @@PoloZ34 They can kick you out for any reason. Management has the right to refuse anyone. It's posted in almost every casino.

    • @changedpace9169
      @changedpace9169 Před rokem

      ​@@pentachronicthere are some states where it's illegal to back off a card counter

    • @kristiqnnenov7787
      @kristiqnnenov7787 Před 9 měsíci

      ​@@changedpace9169what about casinos in poor countries lol our guys don't even understand the game let alone card counting 😂

  • @rogeralomo238
    @rogeralomo238 Před 4 dny

    I'm thankful to know and learn about counting I'm retired and I remember during those time when I was working in the Cruise ship every time we're on port we play Casino Black Jack and I'm always a looser, so I will study this and win back my money, hopefully 65 years old can still make it.

  • @goest42
    @goest42 Před 4 lety +37

    After watching the video, actually going back and listening to what he’s saying as he’s doing it. I really understand and learned everything he is teaching in this video

  • @ChefClary60
    @ChefClary60 Před 4 lety +52

    You don’t have to be an actual “card counter” to be able to see trends that will likely help you. Like the video says, you have to play basic Stradegy first. After that, just watch for teens of cards. If you see a couple hands played with say three players and you see very few face cards (ten count), the next hand is favorable to you as they are likely more ten cards in the deck. And all that means is that the dealer is more likely to bust. This is an advantage to you and might be a good time to increase your bet. What I’m saying is you can look for trends as opposed to keeping the running count.

    • @colbywalker5301
      @colbywalker5301 Před 2 lety +8

      That sounds like gambling and not counting homie. There is a reason you count. So you know. Not just think.

    • @maiqtheliar5891
      @maiqtheliar5891 Před rokem +2

      I know I'm late but still... Well, trends do have a probability, 0

  • @garylizard
    @garylizard Před rokem +12

    I know this is hard and would take months of practice to get good enough at it to get the edge in a casino but its muuuuuuch easier than I thought. I thought it required you to remember every card so you could predict the odds of cards being dealt and bet based on that data. It is kinda that in terms of the betting but far simpler in terms of the counting part of it.

  • @stevenkaz28
    @stevenkaz28 Před 2 lety +2

    This is the best explanation of card counting I have ever seen

  • @MrLolpooo
    @MrLolpooo Před 4 lety +184

    I can count very well.. once i was in london counting was +11 i put 200 pound in the box i had 20 and dealer get blackjack xD

    • @Kingmerkd
      @Kingmerkd Před 4 lety +56

      Just because you count doesn't mean your gonna win. It's to gain an advantage in the long run, Not each hand.

    • @richardjohnson4373
      @richardjohnson4373 Před 4 lety +6

      Positive numbers means the house has the favor. You needed to bet high when the count goes negative.

    • @marcel6671
      @marcel6671 Před 4 lety +73

      Richard Johnson I think you misunderstood something there bro😂

    • @richardjohnson4373
      @richardjohnson4373 Před 4 lety +7

      @@marcel6671 you're correct sir I had a dyslexic moment. Positive count makes the deck face card heavy. This puts it in the players favor. Negative count makes the deck in the house favor. Real quick question were you sure of the count or was it with a shoe? Cause you have to devide by the number of decks. Pluss 11 sure seams high.

    • @Sergio-fu7mv
      @Sergio-fu7mv Před 4 lety

      Matteo Dios de donde eres?

  • @johndunn7108
    @johndunn7108 Před 4 lety +81

    First card comes out of the "shoe" my head explodes.

  • @DarkN3r0
    @DarkN3r0 Před 2 lety

    Good clear English speech and man-made subtitles. Thanks!

  • @kdotcommm
    @kdotcommm Před 2 lety +10

    🙏🏻So I’ve learned how to count cards thanks to you guys! Turns out my luck is just shit… and I had to sell my house to come out even.

  • @RyanHenderMedia
    @RyanHenderMedia Před 4 lety +87

    Thanks for the video, great information! I’ve been playing blackjack unprofessionally for 16 years. I’ve never really ever learned “basic strategy”, it’s time to put your video to use.

    • @PEPPACHICKEN
      @PEPPACHICKEN Před 11 měsíci

      yup been playing blackjack as a degen for 3 years now i want to learn it the way its supposed to be played lol

  • @iliketowatch.
    @iliketowatch. Před 5 lety +90

    Seems to really cover the basics of card counting. The variable at this point is the amount bet. Nice job.

    • @Blackjackapprenticeship
      @Blackjackapprenticeship  Před 5 lety +4

      Thanks!

    • @beerusvesseli8542
      @beerusvesseli8542 Před 4 lety +7

      Blackjack Apprenticeship I don’t know how many decks my dealer is using so I can’t divide

    • @PoloZ34
      @PoloZ34 Před 2 lety +3

      @@beerusvesseli8542 Not illegal to ask, common info especially if you never seen the dealer before, maybe act like a novice

    • @Raulxz
      @Raulxz Před rokem +6

      @@PoloZ34 counting cards is not illegal in general, casino’s just dont like you having an advantage over them

  • @brianwang4828
    @brianwang4828 Před rokem

    i see, after all these years heard of black jack card counting , finally know how it works . thanks

  • @IQXLYI
    @IQXLYI Před 2 lety +19

    Im learning this and practicing in a game and so far I’ve actually gotten correct each time

  • @ilikebeans3821
    @ilikebeans3821 Před 4 lety +108

    Why am I here?! WHY IS IT SO LATE?! *I DONT EVEN KNOW HOW TO PLAY BLACK JACK!*

  • @michaelalejandro6056
    @michaelalejandro6056 Před 5 lety +1078

    Ima learn this and get my ass beat by casino owners

  • @SRFDriver
    @SRFDriver Před 4 měsíci

    I met Ken Uston at the Mayflower hotel in Washington DC in the late 70s or early 80s. We chatted for a couple of hours. He pulled out a deck of cards and over the next couple of hours he taught me his method, which was a variation on Thorpe's system IIRC.

  • @user-uf8gz3ft8z
    @user-uf8gz3ft8z Před 3 lety +10

    When you can be a university professor but you decide you wanna teach people this! 😂 Really appreciate the perfect explanation and I already know where this going. Obviously positive true counts means lotta of 10s and aces coming which means better chances for me to get 2 good cards and for the dealer to bust. Negative count means not even my 20 is safe against the dealer's 6. Noiccccce!!!!! And now thinking about it, some casino allow side bets that the more cards the dealer get before busting the more money you'll get paid. Like i think for example a dealer's 6 cards bust pays 1-250 😳Negative counts will be just PERFECT for those!!!!

  • @Blackphillipsupporter
    @Blackphillipsupporter Před 9 měsíci +5

    I played for the first time this past weekend using basic skills and walked away +300 after going in with just $100. Once I master the basic skills for a few more months i'll be sure to use the tips in this video!

    • @eahemming
      @eahemming Před 7 měsíci

      Nice luck! Just be careful, basic strategy still gives edge to the house!

    • @wruzzer
      @wruzzer Před 6 měsíci

      @@eahemming well, he has 300 spare to lose for training now :D

  • @unrealaddiction6085
    @unrealaddiction6085 Před 4 lety +43

    Only thing I'm concerned about counting is how many shrimp are left in the buffet!

  • @looselips4726
    @looselips4726 Před rokem +10

    Simple, concise, and to the point.

  • @johnhouldsworth7065
    @johnhouldsworth7065 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for making it simple!

  • @GamerNerdFTW
    @GamerNerdFTW Před 5 lety +57

    Lawrence Fishburne gonna get ya lol

  • @billzadventures856
    @billzadventures856 Před 5 lety +17

    now i realize why they are really concentrating at the tables....and also why id probably have a headache after an hour so thank you this was a great video

    • @BigRed2
      @BigRed2 Před 4 lety +1

      Yah no wonder nobody wants to talk to me at the blackjack table ...too busy counting

    • @Crurned
      @Crurned Před 4 lety +3

      That is why Casinos encourage alcohol consumption, so patrons are impaired to concentrate.

  • @user-uo5sb7me2m
    @user-uo5sb7me2m Před rokem +1

    Супер відео! Ви зробили чудову роботу, демонструючи свої таланти і креативність. Я насолоджувався кожною секундою перегляду. Ваша пристрасть і енергія зробили це відео незабутнім. Продовжуйте творити такі шедеври і радуйте своїх глядачів! Бажаю вам натхнення та подальших успіхів.

  • @tman5926
    @tman5926 Před 2 lety

    I hope I remember to come back and watch this!

  • @dennissculaf2740
    @dennissculaf2740 Před 3 lety +5

    Hi, I watched your video today.... I practiced card counting for one hour using one deck..... I would purposely stop my counting with 6 cards left in every shuffle..... I then used the math (i.e count) to determine exactly the different combinations of what the remaining 6 cards are..... Result: The math (i.e. count) works like a charm, I was able to successfully predict the last 6 cards on every shuffle...

  • @Lancer971
    @Lancer971 Před 4 lety +22

    This is a good video, I can still see losing hands though. I can see it could help. The thing is not knowing when the exact deck is 0, because it's 6 decks. You're still taking a guess for each hand! I've played games were I've split splits of splits!🤷

  • @Cristian-jg7rk
    @Cristian-jg7rk Před 6 dny

    Since I started watching your videos I’ve been 2-0 on my casino trips so far I’ve left with profit. First day $100 second $170. Not bad keep up the good work guys let’s bankrupt these casinos 🎰 🔥🃏.

  • @roberthenry3757
    @roberthenry3757 Před 4 měsíci +1

    The casinos love Your advice.

  • @BBsheepy
    @BBsheepy Před 5 lety +246

    We tried this at home, it does work, thanks for the vids

    • @smoothcriminal7118
      @smoothcriminal7118 Před 5 lety +45

      Ofc it works, math dont lie.

    • @jokka83
      @jokka83 Před 5 lety +5

      What do you mean by it works? He didn't really give out how to monetize it

    • @37rainman
      @37rainman Před 5 lety +19

      It works at home and in casinos. But at home you wont get barred.

    • @wotmate3719
      @wotmate3719 Před 5 lety +3

      @@37rainman Wtf, in casinos it doesn't work 😂
      Edit: Referring to the bigger casinos in LV, might work in smaller ones, but I'd be surprised

    • @37rainman
      @37rainman Před 5 lety +2

      +wot: Look at my comment more carefully. You repeated exactly what I said. It only works if you do not get barred. See there??? I said that. I also said you will get barred! So, "wtf" back at yuh

  • @brandonng2883
    @brandonng2883 Před 4 lety +238

    I beat the casino, but the casino beat me up

  • @Daa_Black_Rainbow
    @Daa_Black_Rainbow Před 2 lety +1

    i did this while playing blackjack by myself a few minutes my head hurts
    thou the results were amazing

  • @jaywill163
    @jaywill163 Před 3 lety

    Definitely gonna learn this

  • @tjobvious9993
    @tjobvious9993 Před 3 lety +107

    Please don't be misled. This system doesn't work every time you play. I use a running count. Really important you know when to up your bet. It takes patience and there is more to this system. I used to get angry if someone on the table had no idea what they were doing. Now that I have learned the aspect of card counting it doesn't matter who's playing. It takes time and patience. I'm retired and make more money now than I did working. Patience is a virtue. Good luck everyone.

    • @PoloZ34
      @PoloZ34 Před 2 lety +4

      what’s the average running count for you to hop in a say bet $100 instead of $25 on a hand. Say there about 1-2 decks used in a 6 deck boot, with a running total of 5 that’s about +1 per deck (true count) would you bet higher or wait for the true count to be +2 etc…

    • @ScottyPeabody
      @ScottyPeabody Před rokem +1

      Outstanding. I’m retired and am tired of the Uber/Lyft scheme, especially with $$5 gallon fuel. And I like games, I like playing, and I’m going to especially like playing even more when I’m done with all of this.
      My best friend told me he’d not be able to hang with me anymore if I started counting cards because he believed it cheating. No, see cheating is what the house does when they move your dealer because she’s got 5 guys sitting at the table with all of her chips, and the Boss is watching her getting crushed and he’s insinuating she’s throwing the games via skullduggery to let you win, so he moves her fantastic hands to a new table and he can shake up the shoe.

    • @dd1984mm
      @dd1984mm Před rokem +1

      @@ScottyPeabody, it's crazy that just because you can remember something others consider it cheating. 🙄 So my remembering the information I studied for my test is cheating?! Same logic. The latter gets me good grades, the former gets me money.

    • @ScottyPeabody
      @ScottyPeabody Před rokem

      @@dd1984mm Agreed!

  • @TheGloriousLobsterEmperor

    I'm practising my running count by going through the deck, slowly speeding up as I go on. The faster I go, the more mistakes I tend to make, mostly off by 1 or -1. But I'm gonna keep practising!

  • @lmelch100
    @lmelch100 Před rokem

    Ty brother I just might try and learn this game

  • @craigsevery6274
    @craigsevery6274 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the heads up. 😎👍

  • @sydniredmond155
    @sydniredmond155 Před 4 lety +139

    “It’s basic 4th grade division” Lol yeah you lost me

    •  Před 3 lety +2

      Well if 15 / 3 is a problem for you, you should go se some cat videos instead. :D

    • @sydniredmond155
      @sydniredmond155 Před 2 lety +1

      @ lmfao 🤣

    • @theklown8820
      @theklown8820 Před 2 lety

      @ I forgot how to do simple division if I had paper I could do numbers the size of Mars but I don’t do I’m fucked

    • @theklown8820
      @theklown8820 Před 2 lety

      @ and how the hell do remainders work

    •  Před 2 lety

      @@theklown8820 Again, you practically won't get a number larger than 20-25, and you won't be dividing it by number larger than 5-6 (number of decks). If you need a paper for this, you should really work on your counting, because this is not "elementary school math", this is everyday math. Also, with these numbers it shouldn't take you longer than a split second to do remainders, you just don't have to remember tham. You only need to round the result up or down (he said it in the video, I don't remember which way to round).

  • @Bukvalno
    @Bukvalno Před 5 lety +324

    98 dislikes are casinos in Las Vegas xD

  • @imfree8500
    @imfree8500 Před 3 lety

    Amazingly this makes perfect sense

  • @diegoborgonovo5588
    @diegoborgonovo5588 Před 3 lety +2

    Great video, and you really convinced me card counting is not for geniuses. On the other hand (no pun intended), the ocasional time I go to casino I want to have FUN. Counting cards (and even following strict basic strategy) is work. I will happily pay the 2+ percent loss and hit or pass on hunches, try to follow lucky streaks, relax and have a good time with fellow gamblers and dealers, not stressed by counting or following "orders". And THAT moment when you split aces, get 13 and 15 and the dealers goes over, priceless.

  • @thomashewittknewit5510
    @thomashewittknewit5510 Před 5 lety +11

    Interesting thanks for uploading.

  • @EastCoastShorts
    @EastCoastShorts Před rokem +6

    You’ll meet three kinds of people in this world: those who can count and those who can’t.

  • @omnis0
    @omnis0 Před 2 lety

    30th time or so I’ve watched this….your the man dude

  • @damienwilliams5364
    @damienwilliams5364 Před 6 měsíci

    Thanks this is great

  • @martinlaursen7972
    @martinlaursen7972 Před rokem +4

    Great teacher. Easy to follow. Thanks for sharing

  • @prehistorictv1995
    @prehistorictv1995 Před 5 lety +182

    You should record your plays in a casino with a camera hidden, it's what we like the most man do it please. Awesome videos and advices but we want more action, real time plays etc, like Croupier

    • @Blackjackapprenticeship
      @Blackjackapprenticeship  Před 5 lety +76

      Yeah, I'd like to get a little more in-casino footage, but it's tricky. It takes a couple people and technically we could get arrested for using a device in a casino.

    • @prehistorictv1995
      @prehistorictv1995 Před 5 lety +11

      @@Blackjackapprenticeship ahah yea sure it's not easy but if you do in one day it will be a pleasure to watch it :) Anyway keep going the good work I love your content it's always nicely made and well edited. Thanks for the answer you are absolute awesome. we love blackjack !

    • @AA-100
      @AA-100 Před 5 lety +6

      You could wear sunglasses and hide the camera in your glasses

    • @AA-100
      @AA-100 Před 5 lety +4

      So almost all casinos in the world prevent you from using a device while you are in the casino?

    • @laloeastside9669
      @laloeastside9669 Před 5 lety +10

      What the hell is filming in a casino gonna prove to anyone? I'll tell you what. Not a damn thing. Anything, and I mean, anything can happen in one casino session. Shit, even in one blackjack month. The advantage from blackjack comes in the LONG RUN. Meaning hours on hours of play. You gonna sit there and watch hours on hours of play?? What is that gonna prove to you? Just because another jack ass did it, doesn't mean shit. The greatest blackjack players who are millionaire's don't have "Hidden camera" videos. Why, because they didn't have anything to prove to anyone. The math works, the game can be beaten if you play it 100% perfectly and 100% correct.

  • @stardust153
    @stardust153 Před 7 měsíci

    Man smart says time. Impossibility is a lie. Thank you.

  • @sanfranciscobay
    @sanfranciscobay Před 2 lety +1

    Very well and simply explained.

  • @ericcartman898
    @ericcartman898 Před 4 lety +1605

    Who else is here because they’re broke

  • @gershagod4850
    @gershagod4850 Před 3 lety +20

    For real beginners I would recommend playing the basic strat an may higher your bets if the count is positive. Leave the table if the count ist above - 4... This is how you learn it properly and then go a step forward :)
    Have fun and best of luck!

    • @oliviaconner9439
      @oliviaconner9439 Před 11 měsíci

      wait when you say above -4 do you mean -3 -2 -1 or -5 -6 -7

    • @nicesosij2862
      @nicesosij2862 Před 10 měsíci

      ​@@oliviaconner9439well if the count is higher the player has a better chance at winning so it would make sense if you were to leave the table when it keeps going deeper into the negatives (-4,-5,-6,-7 etc.)

    • @beyyugi92
      @beyyugi92 Před 5 měsíci

      Is this true count or normal count?

  • @adamjensen7870
    @adamjensen7870 Před 2 lety

    Actually a really nice strategy

  • @davidketschek1167
    @davidketschek1167 Před 3 lety

    A lot more simple than I thought

  • @LillFillBeatbox
    @LillFillBeatbox Před 2 lety +4

    I feel like card magicians, as myself, might have a advantage with all this ! Great stuff!!

  • @zennican1739
    @zennican1739 Před 4 lety +4

    This really helped me beat my friends at black jack 😋
    Thank you

    • @rockinman
      @rockinman Před 2 lety +1

      you play blackjack with your friends?

  • @mariolakatos1116
    @mariolakatos1116 Před 2 lety

    Very good video 👍
    The problem nowadays is that you can't even take a look at neighbours cards without looking suspicious ( Especially here in Europe).It's usefull to know but you can't use it anymore 😊

  • @MrJuvefrank
    @MrJuvefrank Před rokem

    Hi, and thank you for this video. After I win in Las Vegas, NV, I'm going to board a train in San Bernardino, CA, and win in Atlantic City, NJ.

  • @Serenity17
    @Serenity17 Před 3 lety +272

    Does basic strategy change when the ''count'' is very high? Basic strategy is made for a count of 0 but if there is a lot of 10s in the shoe doesnt it change some spots? Thanks!

    • @farooqalqassab96
      @farooqalqassab96 Před 3 lety +47

      So ur gambling now?

    • @GaryLuKOTH
      @GaryLuKOTH Před 3 lety +20

      Yes, it does. For example, do not hit on 16 vs. 10 if the count is at least 0. Take insurance when the true count is at least 3. If you want to learn deviations, I recommend that you start with studying the Illustrious 18.

    • @Serenity17
      @Serenity17 Před 3 lety +20

      @@farooqalqassab96 Always been into it, was playing poker almost full time before i ever touched siege. All live tho no way i can beat online poker

    • @farooqalqassab96
      @farooqalqassab96 Před 3 lety +9

      @@Serenity17 the siege community misses u, good luck playing poker🙏

    • @thyhme6599
      @thyhme6599 Před 3 lety +4

      If u ever make a comeback let us know 🙏

  • @ballisticlt7452
    @ballisticlt7452 Před 4 lety +12

    So in 30 years (15 years x 2 players) of being PROFESSIONAL blackjack players, they’ve won $1.5m dollars. That’s only $50k a year. I think I’ll keep my day job.

    • @zlabarbika9882
      @zlabarbika9882 Před 4 lety +3

      Yamaha 45 but ur job here is to go to casinos,drink juice and count fking cards....

    • @MrJonezy541
      @MrJonezy541 Před 3 lety +1

      @@TigR5hark Everyone is very impressed.

    • @chriscarlone527
      @chriscarlone527 Před 2 lety +1

      That's pretty good. Not to mention they get comps constantly if they look like high rollers. Casinos want your money. They get so desperate sometimes they will endlessly send you free hotel stays, free food and beverage, so on and so forth. It's a worthwhile lifestyle.

  • @bretthikez6567
    @bretthikez6567 Před 10 měsíci

    ❤ all of these tips

  • @sipsimies1588
    @sipsimies1588 Před 3 lety

    This is actually pretty easy im trying it at home right now to get in in my head

  • @Hairashi696
    @Hairashi696 Před 5 lety +4

    I already know how to count cards but still found this entertaining

    • @Blackjackapprenticeship
      @Blackjackapprenticeship  Před 5 lety +2

      Glad to hear it!

    • @mrob611
      @mrob611 Před 5 lety

      I don't. I find it kind of depressing. The days when you could make money from counting...for most...are long over.

    • @Hairashi696
      @Hairashi696 Před 5 lety

      Just get gud bro

    • @sjiaosasjsoiad4525
      @sjiaosasjsoiad4525 Před 5 lety

      what does he mean that the days are over @@Hairashi696

    • @danieldavila4999
      @danieldavila4999 Před 5 lety

      @@sjiaosasjsoiad4525 there are automatic shufflers.

  • @onemoremisfit
    @onemoremisfit Před 2 lety +21

    This is interesting, but I've never seen the inside of a casino and I think that's the surest winning strategy.

    • @daniallau4717
      @daniallau4717 Před 2 lety

      Winning in life strategy.

    • @matheuscruz8574
      @matheuscruz8574 Před 2 lety

      Smart move, the best way to beat addiction is never starting it

    • @onemoremisfit
      @onemoremisfit Před 2 lety

      @@matheuscruz8574 I used to play a lot of poker with my brothers and our gang of friends all the time during my youth, but it was strictly for chump change and a few laughs. No way would I consider myself a gambler formidable enough to play against a casino's edge for real money. Doesn't sound like a good time for me. I've read a lot about heroin and that doesn't sound like a good time either.
      At my brother's wedding reception, one of our poker buddies ducked out unnoticed to visit a nearby casino. We didn't even miss him until he returned with a story of how he walked in and laid down a single bet at a roulette table. It paid $700 and he put it in his pocket and walked straight out. That's the way to visit a casino in my book.

  • @nbaezzy2099
    @nbaezzy2099 Před 3 lety

    Thank you

  • @DerykRonk
    @DerykRonk Před 2 lety

    Awesome video

  • @waynefilkins8394
    @waynefilkins8394 Před 4 lety +8

    You always look like you're going to laugh. Like you know this inside joke and you're trying not to bust out laughing.

  • @az0970449
    @az0970449 Před 5 lety +191

    He lost me at 1plus 2

  • @mikehong2691
    @mikehong2691 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thanks!-Colin&David!-This Is Very Informative!-About Blackjack!&Now-I Know!-Raymond "Mike" Hong!&(Good Luck!-Colin&David&Everyone!-Mike!)😎👍!!!!!!!!!

  • @mdmusamahamud9113
    @mdmusamahamud9113 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful

  • @trevorterpend5393
    @trevorterpend5393 Před 5 lety +25

    Thank you. Started playing last night. Fluked 4k lol

  • @Heinrich2awsome
    @Heinrich2awsome Před 5 lety +4

    Now i understand it. I thought that if you have 6 decks you would need to add one sixth or subtract one sixth. Thank you for the information.

  • @LastPig1970
    @LastPig1970 Před rokem +1

    Thx for the help I been wanting to learn good way to make money but not prefers to others lol

  • @mdmusamahamud9113
    @mdmusamahamud9113 Před 2 lety

    Very good

  • @sergekannon9048
    @sergekannon9048 Před rokem +3

    Quickly adding and subtracting single numbers in the negatives as always kind of confused me when I'm under pressure. That's why I start at the number 10.

  • @vegelaakso5363
    @vegelaakso5363 Před 4 lety +7

    5:00 you would not split that if you know basic strategy (i get it its an example) Good vid by the way. Really big help for me.

  • @maddenfootball
    @maddenfootball Před 3 lety

    SUBSCRIBED INSTANTLY