Learn Card Counting
Everything you need to know to gain a real edge at the blackjack table.
New to Blackjack? Start Here
Learn the complete rules of blackjack — card values, how a hand is played, hitting, standing, doubling, splitting, and table etiquette.
Interactive Strategy Chart
Look up the correct play for any hand. Free interactive chart with all hard totals, soft totals, and pairs.
1. Basic Strategy
Every hand has a mathematically correct play. Basic strategy reduces the house edge from ~8% to about 0.5% — the foundation everything else builds on.
2. What is Card Counting?
Track the ratio of high to low cards remaining in the shoe. When the deck is rich in high cards, you bet more. It's not illegal — just math.
3. The Hi-Lo Counting System
The most popular counting system: +1 for low cards, -1 for high cards, 0 for neutral. Learn running count, true count conversion, and when to bet big.
4. Memory Techniques
Pair cancellation, group counting, number anchoring, and more. Proven techniques to maintain an accurate count under real casino pressure.
Blackjack Simulator
Practice with a simulated bankroll, real dealer play-out, and count-based bet sizing. The ultimate test of your casino-readiness.
What's Next?
The path to becoming a skilled card counter:
- 1Master basic strategy — aim for 95%+ accuracy in the strategy trainer. This is your foundation.
- 2Learn the count — practice Hi-Lo counting drills until you can maintain an accurate count at real-table speed.
- 3Combine both — play the full game mode where you make strategy decisions AND maintain the count. This is what it feels like at a real table.