The Running Count gives you the information on the deck.
Once you have a solid foundation by mastering Basic Strategy, it’s time to move on to learning the Running Count.
Basic Strategy lets you reduce the casino’s advantage, but it doesn’t give you the advantage. That’s why you have to master the Running Count.
Contrary to popular belief, it’s not about memorizing exactly which cards have already been played. That kind of trick is for the movies.
In the real world, the Running Count will give you a running tally of what kind of cards have been dealt (high cards, or low cards). And more importantly, the Running Count lets you know what kind of cards remain to be dealt. This is what differentiates a gambler, who is hoping to win against the odds, from a card counter, who is using the odds to his advantage.
There are dozens of card counting systems, but I recommend Hi-Lo. I used this exclusively when managing our multi-million-winning team. So for the purposes of this guide, we’ll be using Hi-Lo.
In a way, learning Hi-Lo to read the Running Count is like learning a new language – one that all winning card counters are fluent in. It takes time, repetition, and a dedication to master it. But just like a language, if you commit yourself to it, you can get it down quickly, and have fun learning it.
To help you get to grips with Hi-Lo, check out this video explaining the whole Blackjack counting cards process.
Plus you have an advantage – I’ve got your back. I’ll send you a free email lesson on how to practice the Running Count in a few days. And this lesson has helped thousands of people to master the Running Count. So buckle down and get to it!