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Blackjack counting cards question?

When im at the casino i use the Hi lo method, the most commone one. I never look suspicous with the counting part but i think i might when i bet because i always draw attention of casino assistant managers and employees so i have to bet differently. I need some tips on how to bet and do this without getting caught! Like when to bet and and any tips will be appreciated.

First off, never overestimate the knowledge of pit bosses when it comes to card counting. While most of them know about it, few of them are actually able to identify a skilled counter. Most of the player evaluation is done by surveillance (the eye).

If you are the biggest bettor in the place, you will get attention by default. If everyone else in the place is betting $5 and you are going $50-$300, you will be watched. At least for awhile.

It isn’t a bad idea to make a “more than minimum” bet right off the top of the shoe. Although you are bucking the odds, it often fools the bosses into thinking you are just another player.

You might want to learn a more complex count system (hi-opt 2, Uston APC, whatever you can handle). Or, at least learn some of the critical index plays (illustrious 18). When they see you splitting tens, even some knowledgable casino employees will shrug you off as a sucker. After all…everyone knows you never split tens (or do you)??

If you see a pit boss paying attention to your play, then going to the phone, then avoiding your table…look out. There is a good chance they called the eye to watch you. Sneaky, aren’t they?

Keep an eye on the cut card placement. If they start cutting off more cards than usual, they might be on to you.

And don’t be too scared of getting caught. Card counting is absolutely legal in the U.S. Worst thing that can happen is you get barred from the property. Unless there is only one casino in your area, that isn’t such a big deal.

Of course they will take your picture (whether you realize it or not) and possibly pass it onto other casinos, but many casinos don’t share information, especially with the competition.

I’m not suggesting you try to get caught, but if you make too many bad plays you will give up your edge.

And that ruins all of the fun!!

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