KingClam
KingClam
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February 17th, 2013 at 5:27:28 PM permalink
Hey all- Just wondering if anyone had any tips for learning basic strategy and card counting. I downloaded a free app called BJ101 that has been helpful so far, but I find I'm still hovering around 90% accuracy and it doesn't teach card counting at all.

SO, any advice on learning the strategy? Any suggestions on a good card counting method for a newbie? My first instinct would be a relatively simple one that includes aces in the count.

My casino's rules are: 4+ decks, hit on soft 17, double any card, no surrender.

Thanks in advance!
MidwestAP
MidwestAP
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February 17th, 2013 at 5:33:55 PM permalink
If you're serious about learning basic strategy, card counting, index plays,and money management, there's no better tool than Casino Verite software.
TomG
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February 17th, 2013 at 6:18:50 PM permalink
For learning basic strategy, print out a chart and use it when you play, either online or at a live table

I taught how to keep a running count just by standing behind a table for 10 minutes most days while walking through a casino
ProfessorApe
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February 18th, 2013 at 6:40:09 AM permalink
I grew interested in the game about a year ago, and (somewhat randomly) bought "Blackjack Bluebook II" by Fred Renzey. It includes instruction on the "KISS" count, a level one unbalanced count. I found it quite easy to learn and have had some good results with it.

There's also a website, www.hitorstand.net, with a good on-line game to drill basic strategy.
VPRookie
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February 18th, 2013 at 6:48:19 AM permalink
A good place to start is “The GameMaster's Blackjack School”.
You can find it on http://www.gamemasteronline.com/BlackjackContent.shtml.

Good luck and, as Don Schlesinger says, good cards!
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