Becoming a Pro Card Counting: A Step-by-Step Guide

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 2 лип 2024
  • Just starting out Card Counting? Thinking of going a Pro? There are a lot of people that have tried and failed, and only a few that have succeeded. In this video I'll be taking you through what my experience was like back when I started 20 years ago and compare it with how I would approach the process of becoming a Card Counter TODAY.
    Checkout the Blackjack Apprenticeship Membership:
    www.blackjackapprenticeship.c...
    SUBSCRIBE for Card Counting training:
    ua-cam.com/users/subscription_...
    Get access to our FREE Card Counting Mini-Course:
    www.blackjackapprenticeship.c...
    www.blackjackapprenticeship.com/
    / blackjackapprenticeship
    Basic Strategy:
    www.blackjackapprenticeship.c...
    0:00 Card Counting THEN vs NOW
    1:00 How to Train
    2:20 How to Bet
    3:26 How to Attack the Casino
    4:16 Where to play
    6:10 Taking Trips
    6:37 Advanced Advantage Play
    7:20 When to go Full time

КОМЕНТАРІ • 186

  • @74enoch
    @74enoch Рік тому +17

    Absolutely the best video. Just what I needed. I’ll be getting the BJA membership as soon as I get through Basic Strategy and start playing a little more.

  • @agent0422
    @agent0422 Рік тому +2

    That segue in the end was SMOOOOTH. Appreciate the advice. I like how you're realistic about the profitability of card counting and how it's not easy and not for everyone

  • @steveeckman7578
    @steveeckman7578 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks to this channel leaned basic strategy, keeping the count, and strategic bet spread. Spent 3 days at Vegas last month. Had a great time. Met cool people. Had great conversations. Had my fill in drinks. Up about $500. Maybe luck. Maybe what this channel taught me. Thanks either way!

  • @nasabob99
    @nasabob99 Рік тому +11

    Hello Colin! Great video and commentary as always! You're the only source of this type of information, that explains everything step by step! Thank you again Colin! Robert /:-)

  • @wildcatterry17
    @wildcatterry17 Рік тому +12

    One tip that I’ve used is having my wife at the table playing alongside me. She will stop and ask me about her hand on occasion (she knows about 90% of BasicSt). I also nudge her lightly (inconspicuously cause we sit close together) to raise her bet and she’ll raise before I do.

  • @emankciN
    @emankciN Рік тому +4

    Great video Colin. You took the last 2 months of my podcast absorption and made it 8 minutes long :D Very concise and digestible.
    Sweet sound effects too. Definitely need more of that. @Nickname

  • @_Imsosorry_
    @_Imsosorry_ Рік тому +6

    I just went to Shreveport to try counting for the first time at a casino. Plus my first time ever sitting down at a blackjack table. Not too many 3/2 tables, but the ones I found were face down cards, so I wasn't able to keep count. Just played basic strategy having fun with my brother. Towards the end of the night my brother had too much to drink and he was delt an 8 and a 2 and didn't hit...He thought he already had 20. Plus he was sitting last seat and everyone had decent money out and the dealer hit a 20 and beat everyone. Dealer would have busted if he hit. One of the two ladies at our table was giving him some words. We left that table and two hours later people were going up to my brother like "you're the guy that didn't hit on 10!!" I was dying laughing. Fun night and thank you for your videos they help a lot!!!

    • @DrSchor
      @DrSchor 3 місяці тому

      but did you win or lose?

  • @derrikferguson3219
    @derrikferguson3219 Рік тому +3

    Hi guys! Been watching. Starting to learn.

  • @Officialalmate
    @Officialalmate Рік тому +6

    The where to play part is probably one of the most important sections in the video. I was lucky and played at tolerant places in my early career, but I've definitely overstayed some places.

  • @LiterateTexan
    @LiterateTexan Рік тому +2

    I loved the Richard Munchkin quote. Great video.

  • @garyjandereski9253
    @garyjandereski9253 Рік тому +6

    Might be your best video yet, I think one thing a lot of people need to realize you can make great money card counting on the side. I mean the casino isn't paying your health insurance 😂

  • @michaelc2119
    @michaelc2119 11 місяців тому +13

    For basic strategy this is how I look at it: Most people learn how to play each hand but I actually think it's easier to learn each upcard. You're rarely splitting or doubling 7s+ since you're less likely to win. You're rarely hitting on 4-6 since it's typically a double, split or stand. Rarely double on 2-3 but split most hands if DAS is allowed. Those 3 things let you look more at the patterns instead of brute force memorizing.
    Golden rules: Always split A & 8, never split 5s & 10s
    7+: Rarely split or double, hit under 17
    10/A: Hit all soft up to 18, hard to 16
    7-8: Double 10 under 10, split 9s under 9 except 7s where 2s & 3s split. Hit under S19.
    4-6: Get more money on the table, never risk busting
    6: Double up to S18, split everything. Stand over H11
    4-5: Split everything except 4s on 4 if no DAS, double S15-18 on 4, S14-18 on 5 (Easy to remember: A4 on 4)
    2-3: Play cautiously - Rarely need to risk busting but also rarely doubling or hitting hard hands. Always split the high pairs but only the low pairs if DAS
    Hit 12, stay 13+.
    Double 9+ & S17
    Split everything except 4 (2s, 3s DAS, 6s on 2 DAS)

  • @bryangwk
    @bryangwk Рік тому

    Masterpiece of a video!

  • @RightURKen7
    @RightURKen7 Рік тому +29

    Colin, I would love a video on how you worked your way up in the early days. EXACTLY what you did, exactly what mistakes you were making and how corrected them, exactly what stakes you were playing and what you moved up to. It would be very inspiring for those of us starting out and struggling at low stakes.

    • @dannyneff4195
      @dannyneff4195 Рік тому +6

      He has a whole book he wrote that details much of that, it's called the 21st century card counter, it's on Kindle, definitely a good read!

    • @kenbagwell8551
      @kenbagwell8551 Рік тому +3

      It's almost irrelevant. It's a lot different now. He started small and built up over time, and those small-stakes tables just aren't out there. Any more, decent games start out at $25. Now to play right, and have the spread these guys have, you need a PERFECT game, 25k and casinos that you can get the hours in at.

    • @RightURKen7
      @RightURKen7 Рік тому

      @@kenbagwell8551 Actually there's many small stakes tables available around here. That's why I'm so curious about Colin's early days.

    • @kenbagwell8551
      @kenbagwell8551 Рік тому

      @@RightURKen7 make sure the tables you speak of are dealing real 3/2 BJ and with decent pen. Many $5 and $10 games are not real BJ, but really just carnival games.

    • @RightURKen7
      @RightURKen7 Рік тому

      @@kenbagwell8551 I have decent conditions around here. 3 and 5 dollar minimums, 4 and 6 deck shoes, 3-2, split up to 4 times, double down on any two cards(except split aces) only thing is pentration which varies a bit from dealer to dealer.

  • @justingolden21
    @justingolden21 Рік тому +7

    Interesting video. No personal interest in becoming a counter, but I always found it fascinating. Tips make a looooot of sense to me

    • @bunpeishiratori5849
      @bunpeishiratori5849 Рік тому

      Yeah, I might play once a year (for very low stakes and I'll invariably walk away if I'm up a small amount) and barely know basic strategy, but I understand the concept and enjoy watching these videos.

  • @Charliemmafan
    @Charliemmafan Рік тому +4

    I respect you man, I admire everything you do and I bought and like your book very much as well as the documentary you guys made on your team before but 5k or 10k to get started as a bankroll as a card counter in blackjack is basically nothing sadly and not even remotely close to being enough just being brutally honest!

  • @open_minded7983
    @open_minded7983 Рік тому +1

    One Strategy I've done as a card counter at my local casino, is "act" as a newbie and pretend to be taking advice from other players. Pretend you're playing with them and this strategy has worked for me for a awhile. :)
    I don't go to the casino a lot, so people usually forget about it, I usually go once a month to card count so people do forget about me

  • @derduuude4695
    @derduuude4695 2 місяці тому +1

    A funny thing about playing by the book is, that you can get all your Roulette losses back at the Black Jack table. Worked for me at least.

  • @paulklemer
    @paulklemer Рік тому +101

    Nothing in a casino is easy money unless you find full screen of bubbles left behind by a gambler on ocean magic slot machine 🤓

    • @Blackjackapprenticeship
      @Blackjackapprenticeship  Рік тому +15

      Haha

    • @misterlasvegas777
      @misterlasvegas777 Рік тому +1

      @@Blackjackapprenticeshipwill you be having a boot camp in Vegas anytime ?

    • @Nubs1981
      @Nubs1981 Рік тому

      If my casino gave me a choice between being allowed to play Blackjack or finding a full screen of bubbles on Ocean Magic, I would choose Blackjack.

  • @alcamarba0925
    @alcamarba0925 Рік тому +1

    Hey Colin thank you for oye knowledge, as a Begginer in blackjack i had seven in Many casinos here in Mexico They Burnt out the First five cards of the decks how do you take that into account… greetings from Mexico

  • @richeyrich2203
    @richeyrich2203 Рік тому +1

    I once left a 5k slots ticket on the machine because I was so drunk. It’s a miracle I made it back to my room that night. The only reason I know about those lost winnings is because I had taken a video at the time.

  • @Robiwansenobi
    @Robiwansenobi Рік тому +1

    Counting cards in GTA V doesn’t work cause they shuffle the deck every round. But using your Basic Strategy chart allowed me to win $200,000 in game. Betting $10,000 a hand and following all of the Basic Strategy plays.

  • @voetbalkeeper3
    @voetbalkeeper3 Рік тому +1

    Question about perfect strategy. Where I play, dealers do not check whether they have blackjack when they have a 10 or an Ace as their first card. Should you still double your eleven as a player, even though there is still a chance for the dealer to get a BJ?

  • @basketballgamesnbanba1423
    @basketballgamesnbanba1423 Рік тому +1

    At 6:32 You mentioned about it, In my opinion to generate a lot EV in a short period of time You should play 2 decks blackjack instead of 6decks blackjack definitely, so during Your carrer what % did You play 2 decks blackjack and what % 6decks blackjack ?

  • @zakkwyldesdmf13
    @zakkwyldesdmf13 Рік тому +4

    5:34 What I keep asking myself is: How do you know about what spread is tolerated at which casino without pushing it over the limit (and being backed off)?

    • @Blackjackapprenticeship
      @Blackjackapprenticeship  Рік тому +4

      You can never know for sure. Part of it is networking, part of it is paying attention to how much others are betting, and part of it is being good at not looking like a card counter. Backoffs are inevitable, so it's a balancing act of trying to maximize EV while also trying to extend longevity. The best card counters get backed off, but also get better than average play time in.

  • @jonh.668
    @jonh.668 10 місяців тому +2

    Love the content, always find this stuff interesting. As a professional poker player, I have to say it seems like a more promising avenue than counting for most. Could be wrong, maybe different people for different things but raw numbers wise, approximately the top 20-30% of poker players are winners and probably the top 5% can make great money as a side hustle or pro which I would imagine lines up a lot better than bj players.
    Anyhow, at least coming from what I do my best recommendation for you guys trying to learn this skill is DON'T UNDERESTIMATE THE WORK YOU NEED TO PUT IN. Do whatever you think is probably overshooting how much work you should do, and that still might not be ideal. Best of luck taking down the horrid casinos :D

    • @Psychetwo
      @Psychetwo 5 місяців тому

      I think for poker, the game is not rigged against you. The casino is just there hosting the games and collecting the rake. You just need to be better than the other players at the table. The biggest risk comes from crazy players going all in preflop turning it into a game of luck

    • @DrSchor
      @DrSchor 3 місяці тому

      of course the top 30% are winners, it is an obvious thing to say, how could they not be? if they were not winning, they would not be at the top

  • @sarabrucker7847
    @sarabrucker7847 Рік тому

    Did you publish episode 87 of the podcast out of order? I don’t see it in the app.

  • @jasonlandry1005
    @jasonlandry1005 Рік тому

    Colin, what chips are those in your videos and where did you get them? I really like them! :P

  • @fredhbeck
    @fredhbeck Рік тому

    If Insurance can work when your counting cards, what kind of net positive count should you have before doing so?

  • @Brian-sz2ti
    @Brian-sz2ti 10 місяців тому +2

    Wouldn't it be easier to count cards with the HI cards +1 and the Lo cards -1, it makes it easier to see a high card and add.... it freaks the brain to see high card and then subtract. If you did it this way all you need to remember is a negative variance is good AKA the casino is at a negative advantage to you.

    • @GaryLuKOTH
      @GaryLuKOTH 10 місяців тому +1

      You can do it whatever way makes it easier for you but for most people, assigning -1 to high cards is easier.

    • @jjsgno-w2727
      @jjsgno-w2727 7 місяців тому +1

      You know what they say: work smarter, not harder. That's the difference between understanding something (like these counters) and improving the method (as you and I can agree).

  • @MX-CO
    @MX-CO 4 місяці тому

    Im in Reno, I have lots of options, but not a lot of bank rollz I have been winning but Im taking it very slowly. Ive been winning $100-$200 per day for the past week.
    Like I said I dont have much bank roll, so thats been $10 to $15 at a time

  • @abelin5568
    @abelin5568 5 місяців тому

    Thought from a novice card counter.
    Today, in my training at home, I practiced with a 1 deck shoe I always play 1 position to practice keeping the running count. I started with 10 chips and always just bet 1 chip unless i double down or split.
    Today, i got a count of +7 with 1/2 deck penetration. i bet 5 chips on the next two hand each and lost both hands.
    Here is my question: Is it common to lose hands when your faced with a +5-+10 advantage when using 1 deck, or would my advantage be greater if i were using 2 or more decks in the shoe

  • @DonFinesseTV
    @DonFinesseTV Рік тому

    Let’s start here.

  • @user-tu3lj1dm9c
    @user-tu3lj1dm9c 8 місяців тому

    Which one is better to play one game for long hour or different games and touching each 5spine

  • @tetis677
    @tetis677 Рік тому

    What is your take on casinos scanning IDs before entering

  • @scottmccarthy2238
    @scottmccarthy2238 Місяць тому

    I had a question. Does playing 2 $25 hands have any difference in EV or variance over a single $50 hand? Or is money on the table the same regardless?

  • @nintendonerdsvideos4727
    @nintendonerdsvideos4727 Рік тому

    I live in a part of the country where the nearest local casino is like 4-5 hours away

  • @johandenroover
    @johandenroover Рік тому

    colin i download the app ( an it's great) but the app say ex.. stand on 13 but if the true count is -4 i take a card en mostly i win the hand but so i can't achievements without error in drill. do i have follow basic strategy for compliet the achievements??

  • @raymoles
    @raymoles 4 місяці тому

    The problem with counting cards in Vegas [for beginners] is some Casinos don't have face up Blackjack. So sometimes you don't get a chance to see all the cards that are dealt.

  • @gabrielgabe6949
    @gabrielgabe6949 Рік тому

    Just watched Holy Rollers. Great documentary. I miss my church dinners we had like y’all had back home before I moved to vegas. Do you guys still run a team at all?

  • @TheUnlimitedLimits
    @TheUnlimitedLimits 9 місяців тому

    Can you count cards on online apps as they don’t show how many decks they are playing with etc

  • @MurderMostFowl
    @MurderMostFowl Рік тому

    Little bit of an eye roll here on the “other advantage opportunities”. Tell me a side bet that can be counted easily. The only one so know of requires you to keep track of the suit count as well.

  • @Andrew-rb2oc
    @Andrew-rb2oc Рік тому +2

    Important question: If I don't have a bankroll, can I just use the extra money from my check every week to go play and eventually build a bankroll?
    My plan is to play on the weekends until I build a bankroll.
    Long time watcher, you have taught me so much! Thanks Collin.

    • @Blackjackapprenticeship
      @Blackjackapprenticeship  Рік тому +2

      Strongly advise against that. With Card Counting you need enough funds to weather through a possible storm for example breaking even for 100 hours. If you play with extra money you have that week you will most likely be playing with very high risk. Here is a breakdown of what you need: www.blackjackapprenticeship.com/recommended-blackjack-bankroll/

  • @drewthecitybuilder2116
    @drewthecitybuilder2116 Рік тому +1

    When you recommend that we should be able to count through a deck of cards within 25 seconds, do the cards need to be face down in your hand or is face up okay? I did both ways and it makes a 15 second difference for me.

    • @Blackjackapprenticeship
      @Blackjackapprenticeship  Рік тому +2

      Most times its when the cards are facedown. But after you master that speed then it’s time to start practicing counting as if they’re being dealt out on a table.

  • @brettmorton6513
    @brettmorton6513 Рік тому

    Hey Colin, Iam curious, how much are your best students making on average say per month or year??

  • @ulysse9989
    @ulysse9989 11 днів тому

    I want to begin attacking my local casino, am I able to get inside without playing ? To take some infos about what they offer ?
    Also, what's that thing about ID registration ?
    Edit : what is unrated / rated ?

  • @tonyperez7907
    @tonyperez7907 Рік тому

    Do you have a live group course?

  • @tateshoquist7369
    @tateshoquist7369 Рік тому +2

    When splitting, why do some casinos make you play the first split hand until bust or stand and only then give the other split card a second card? Others give both the 2 split cards a second card each, then go back to hitting on the first split card.

    • @trey9540
      @trey9540 Рік тому +3

      Wow. What casino are you playing that gives a second card to both hands before you play the first? I have played in Mississippi, Nevada, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Iowa and have never seen that. This is interesting. Wonder if that changes the way you play the hands other than knowing two more cards to the count.

    • @andrewmartin7697
      @andrewmartin7697 Рік тому +1

      That’s a great question. I’ve noticed this too. I can’t seem to find any edge in it though, seems to be kinda pointless. But maybe there’s something I’m not seeing

    • @augiept
      @augiept Рік тому +1

      interesting.

  • @thepracticesquad2716
    @thepracticesquad2716 Рік тому

    Hey Colin. Is BJA still around and getting results ?

  • @cjrodriguez3300
    @cjrodriguez3300 9 місяців тому

    What's your take on video blackjack machines?

  • @connormcinerny7711
    @connormcinerny7711 Рік тому +2

    hey colin, my brother just got back from vegas and told me that damn near every single table had continuous shuffling machines, which is a card counters nightmare. what are your thoughts on this?

    • @bobsbillets8863
      @bobsbillets8863 Рік тому

      You need to go down by Fremont St. Most of those older casinos don't use those there. You will also see 3:2 BJ there as well. Even $5 min bet tables. The buildings on the main strip didnt get built with house money that is for sure!

    • @Blackjackapprenticeship
      @Blackjackapprenticeship  Рік тому

      Yeah unfortunately on the Strip a lot of the lower limit tables have changed to CSM and/or 6:5. We did a whole video on the current state of Vegas and how you can still play it: ua-cam.com/video/E_D70PxB6sA/v-deo.html

    • @DrSchor
      @DrSchor 3 місяці тому

      thank god it was a whole video instead of just a part of a video@@Blackjackapprenticeship

  • @Intellectual_Designs
    @Intellectual_Designs 5 місяців тому

    Honest question:
    If one wanted to join a blackjack table, play a hand or two, win, then leave, what would the right conditions be at the table to join in at the right time?

    • @Blackjackapprenticeship
      @Blackjackapprenticeship  5 місяців тому

      The highest true count possible, but even then you're only going to have a 4-6% edge so there's no real expectation to win those couple hands.

  • @julien1
    @julien1 5 місяців тому

    would you ever play a table that is dealer push on 22 but free double down for the player.

  • @garrettbutler3734
    @garrettbutler3734 Рік тому +1

    I've started counting and I typically use online casinos with a live studio option. The last few times, I've observed that the count tends to be in the tables favor but the dealer is wiping the floor with them. I'm not one to accuse a dealer of cheating but considering the shady environment, is it possible for the count to be in the players favor when the deck is stacked?

    • @thomasdalton1508
      @thomasdalton1508 Рік тому

      Even with a high count, you can have negative EV if you aren't playing correctly. And check the rules - if they are 6:5 or have other bad rules, the house is going to be winning pretty much the whole time regardless.

  • @abdallahromdhane4585
    @abdallahromdhane4585 3 місяці тому

    please answer , if i use martigale system and basic rules . can i play without counting ?. i try it and it work very well but i don't know if it work in long time

    • @DrSchor
      @DrSchor 3 місяці тому

      of course you can play without counting. of course it cannot work

  • @friedrice2912
    @friedrice2912 Рік тому

    1200 can go zip real quick when you time the deck wrong

  • @chrisfinch8637
    @chrisfinch8637 Рік тому +2

    I haven’t always done card counting that much, since it can be a difficult task to keep up with the count, as the cards are being dealt in front of you, as well as keeping up with the players right next to you, or even in front of you.

    • @Officialalmate
      @Officialalmate Рік тому +1

      It gets easier the more you practice

    • @chrisfinch8637
      @chrisfinch8637 Рік тому

      @@Officialalmate I'm sure. Just like how one would play an instrument.

  • @nischithreddy92
    @nischithreddy92 Рік тому

    In canada they don’t have shoes anymore, may be in high stakes with 500$ min, basic strategy is the only option

  • @mushroom4978
    @mushroom4978 Рік тому

    So how to do it properly when a casino uses 8 decks and randomly discards one and a half out…?

  • @brandonlang9863
    @brandonlang9863 Рік тому +1

    Do you change basic strategy for 2 deck vs 6 deck?

    • @user-tj7jp7uy5j
      @user-tj7jp7uy5j Рік тому

      there are some slight changes....for example....double down on hard 9 versus dealer 2 in DD but not in 6-8 deck

  • @jessewright8556
    @jessewright8556 11 місяців тому

    Question, I was using you're blackjack trainer on my phone. And I had a hard sixteen against the dealer's ten
    true count was a zero I hit and it said that I should stand which goes against basic strategy I thought?

    • @DrSchor
      @DrSchor 3 місяці тому

      what's the question?

    • @jessewright8556
      @jessewright8556 3 місяці тому

      @@DrSchor it's right there

  • @jesusbonilla7392
    @jesusbonilla7392 Рік тому +1

    Hey, I’m hoping I can get an answer from you, I can’t buy your membership but I’ve watched all your videos 2 or 3 times over and over, practice hours and hours memorizing card counting I’m counting a deck in 40sec,
    I started with 100last week grow my bankroll to 200 and lost it all last night and I’m feeling like poop, I went with my stepdad *he’s a gambler* and he was telling me that card counting doesn’t work man and i don’t know I’m feeling really down right now I would really appreciate it if you answer to this, thank you!

    • @DrSchor
      @DrSchor 3 місяці тому

      sure, i will answer. what is your question?

  • @africanchild5932
    @africanchild5932 Рік тому

    If I buy the couse can you make me 0 to hero or is it like my own hard work makes me better with your course

    • @Blackjackapprenticeship
      @Blackjackapprenticeship  Рік тому

      Yeah, you gotta put in the work, but it's the best card counting training, community and resource out there.

    • @africanchild5932
      @africanchild5932 Рік тому

      @@Blackjackapprenticeship follow up question how exactly does the call work for the members who have that bundle and what else could help me become a better player in that bundlew that the other offers dont have

  • @tharz3rd
    @tharz3rd 10 місяців тому

    Will it be nice to play blackjack online while card counting? Need your honest advice

    • @DrSchor
      @DrSchor 3 місяці тому

      why do you think he would be dishonest, and if he was, how could you tell

  • @burper-oe6tm
    @burper-oe6tm Рік тому +1

    Colin what is the intro song????

  • @misterlasvegas777
    @misterlasvegas777 Рік тому

    Were you guys at the ElCortez sometime within the last year? I think I might’ve been the idiot who told you guys Blackjack basic strategy was now an algorithm

    • @Blackjackapprenticeship
      @Blackjackapprenticeship  Рік тому

      I was there just over a month ago.

    • @misterlasvegas777
      @misterlasvegas777 Рік тому

      @@Blackjackapprenticeship OK were you sitting with a good looking woman to your left and to her left was another friend?

    • @misterlasvegas777
      @misterlasvegas777 Рік тому

      @@Blackjackapprenticeship lol your videos are perfect. I’ve learned so much from your content I might’ve been the idiot who said that Blackjack was now based on an algorithm. Did you mention you were in software engineering?

  • @rickrowley6601
    @rickrowley6601 Рік тому

    I'm a Blackjack beginner where I can get your Blackjack strategy cards for blackjack?

  • @RJones-jc3xd
    @RJones-jc3xd Рік тому

    This still doesn't account for today's game: every card played being returned to the shue - automatically. So not seeing where (locally anyway; LA) how any of this "deck penetration" etc has any agency...am I missing something?

    • @DrSchor
      @DrSchor 3 місяці тому

      yes, it should be obvious to you that you are missing something

  • @Ryanfocused
    @Ryanfocused 5 місяців тому

    Colin is it possible to count cards in a 8 deck shoe? Or am I wasting my time

    • @Blackjackapprenticeship
      @Blackjackapprenticeship  5 місяців тому

      Yes you can

    • @DrSchor
      @DrSchor 3 місяці тому

      and you are wasting your time, you will lose @@Blackjackapprenticeship

  • @brianmahoney2079
    @brianmahoney2079 2 місяці тому

    I thought the less decks you have to count the better the odds?

  • @ericincyable
    @ericincyable Рік тому

    Colin, I'd like to pay for a phone call with you. Is that something we can do?

  • @isagsd5502
    @isagsd5502 Рік тому

    Colin - I’ve got the bankroll but not the brains. What do I do?

  • @Vega.pdf35mm
    @Vega.pdf35mm Рік тому

    What is ev

  • @abelin5568
    @abelin5568 5 місяців тому

    As a beginner I notice that there are times when a shoe can consistently runs negative and it will rarely get positive. By keeping bets at the bare minimum during these streaks you can be fortunate and win a number of hands. For professional counters, have you seen this often? And if so, how do you play a shoe that isn’t hot? I guess to state the obvious, you may just decide to go to another table.

    • @Blackjackapprenticeship
      @Blackjackapprenticeship  5 місяців тому

      We can leave the table like you said or keep our seat but go to the bathroom, take a phone call etc. to avoid playing the negative counts.

    • @abelin5568
      @abelin5568 5 місяців тому

      @@Blackjackapprenticeship I notice in my practice an interesting trend. There are times when I will have a hard count (a 12 vs a face card / or a count that the chart suggests you stand on) and the running count is either extremely positive or negative
      My thought was in a case where the count is -5, -10 or even lover, hitting is reasonable, and there are more lower cards in the deck. Hitting with a more positive count is suicide.
      What are your thoughts on hitting when the count is extremely negative with 50% or more deck penetration and a hand that the chart suggest you stand on.

    • @Blackjackapprenticeship
      @Blackjackapprenticeship  5 місяців тому

      First of all we're never going to playing extreme negative counts at all. Some APs will sit out anything negative, some will play down to -2 or 3 but beyond that the edge was far too bad to stay in the game. There are deviations in positive counts with 12 v 2 or 3 where we want to stay since it's more likely we'll have a bust card coming.

    • @DrSchor
      @DrSchor 3 місяці тому

      what is second@@Blackjackapprenticeship

  • @stevenhelgason8190
    @stevenhelgason8190 Рік тому +1

    I think most who might "succeed" aren't a "pro".
    Like for me, it's just a bit of a side hustle. I don't live around casinos most of the year anyway.
    If you hired me for minimum wage to work as an instructor for a couple half days every other weekend at one of your clinics, it'd be about the same money for what I'm doing - but without the nasty variance. But thats ok.

  • @cocopunch
    @cocopunch Рік тому

    Where can I buy the software?

  • @AustinKeegan
    @AustinKeegan 5 місяців тому

    Somehow just realized I'd have to be inside a casino to count cards and I'm already out lol

  • @jimhartman4272
    @jimhartman4272 Рік тому

    What happened to episode 87?

    • @Blackjackapprenticeship
      @Blackjackapprenticeship  Рік тому

      It’s available as a members only podcast on our website. www.blackjackapprenticeship.com

  • @charlessmith263
    @charlessmith263 Місяць тому

    You still need to disguise your clothing so you do not look like a counter. My tips -
    1. Use off-match clothing. For example, wear a blue top and yellow pants.
    2. Try to avoid matching colors that are too obvious - such as black top and black pants. Try purple top and purple pants, for instance.
    3. A BONUS TIP---Obviously don't wear a full face mask to the casinos to try to outwit the casino's Biometrica face-recognition software. They will still back you off because they will see that you are trying to contravene such detection obviously. You can wear a COVID-19 mask of any kind to avoid detection instead - these masks close off your mouth and nose and makes nearly any Biometrica recognition difficult if not impossible, allowing you to card-count as much as possible without virtually any back-off risk.

    • @charlessmith263
      @charlessmith263 Місяць тому

      Another tip - cut back on your double downs. When you start to card count at a casino - avoid doubling down on your bets on your first shoes. My gut feeling is that doubling down will be seen as you are trying to count--even if it is done as part of your basic strategy (My two bits.) Only double down at much later shoes - and if you must, only once per casino session. Gradually increase the "double down" to 2 times per casino visit. And so on. Don't double down too much suddenly or you will definitely be told something like "Sorry, we will not want your action anymore and you need to leave right now, I will let you cash out but no more blackjack." (the back-off itself)--something like that.

    • @charlessmith263
      @charlessmith263 Місяць тому

      Same for splitting. Be careful too on that--if they allow it. If the casino will not allow splitting--you are out of luck. But if you do, only do it very gradually - on the first shoes, don't split at all. Just slowly do it once in later shoes, and so on. This will greatly reduce the chance of you getting the dreaded "heat" or even worse (the back-off).

  • @jejewa2763
    @jejewa2763 Рік тому

    Can you count card online?

    • @MrZzstop
      @MrZzstop Рік тому

      Not for much profit, if any at all: ua-cam.com/video/aQDrzJF82k0/v-deo.html

    • @Blackjackapprenticeship
      @Blackjackapprenticeship  Рік тому +2

      Short answer No. We did a whole video explaining why here: ua-cam.com/video/aQDrzJF82k0/v-deo.html

  • @lilcozz5430
    @lilcozz5430 Рік тому

    Im turning 21 soon was wondering if you could hmu and possibly get me into one of your teams

  • @WeWantFun
    @WeWantFun 10 місяців тому

    anyone from uk

  • @trespeaks8964
    @trespeaks8964 Рік тому

    When do you start playing with 2 hands or more😭

  • @jamesr2547
    @jamesr2547 3 місяці тому

    The dealer gets the same cards so I don't see where the advantage lies.

    • @Blackjackapprenticeship
      @Blackjackapprenticeship  3 місяці тому

      The dealer doesn't get the same decisions, or any decisions.

    • @jamesr2547
      @jamesr2547 3 місяці тому

      @@Blackjackapprenticeship Thanks, kind of a stupid question in retrospect.

    • @Shark9637
      @Shark9637 3 місяці тому

      ​@@jamesr2547better than not asking that is more stupid

    • @Blackjackapprenticeship
      @Blackjackapprenticeship  3 місяці тому

      There are no stupid questions, that's how we learn (:

  • @bm-bp3wl
    @bm-bp3wl 3 місяці тому

    1 holy rollers was such a well made documentary i just watched for free.. completely not a waste of my tike at all (thank you colin)
    2 even though ive been counting for a few years now (and have colins app which is great) i truly believe it is almost impossible now to make a living counting cards because there are too many casinos (and more and more are doing it) that are switching to csms.. someone prove to me that im wrong because i would love to continue my counting journey.. i just dont think theres a point anymore with all these csms.. its disappointing

    • @Blackjackapprenticeship
      @Blackjackapprenticeship  3 місяці тому

      The existence of our community and that its continually growing not shrinking would say there is plenty of money out there to get from casinos. You're welcome to jump on our podcasts, we just had two members who passed the million dollar mark on recently talking about it.
      www.blackjackapprenticeship.com/blackjack-apprenticeship-podcast/

  • @darylcurnow9692
    @darylcurnow9692 Рік тому

    Can you count online blackjack with the same success?

    • @MrZzstop
      @MrZzstop Рік тому

      ua-cam.com/video/aQDrzJF82k0/v-deo.html Spoiler alert: No! 🙂

    • @harshbirbrar2830
      @harshbirbrar2830 Рік тому

      practically impossible

    • @Blackjackapprenticeship
      @Blackjackapprenticeship  Рік тому +2

      @darylcurnow9692 Short answer No. We did a whole video explaining why here: ua-cam.com/video/aQDrzJF82k0/v-deo.html

    • @darylcurnow9692
      @darylcurnow9692 Рік тому

      @@Blackjackapprenticeship No worries :) local casino it is!

  • @850pimpn
    @850pimpn 11 місяців тому

    I need to find a pro to test me

  • @mikecara3271
    @mikecara3271 Рік тому

    Are u in WA?

    • @Blackjackapprenticeship
      @Blackjackapprenticeship  Рік тому +1

      yes

    • @mikecara3271
      @mikecara3271 Рік тому

      @@Blackjackapprenticeship I live in Marysville. Been grinding since 75 when I lived in Vegas. Knew Kenny Uston. Left Vegas in 90, Had Mob connections. Drug overdose in 85 after having used about 1/2 million dollars in cocaine over 10 yrs. In the overdose Jesus came to me. Went to seminary and pastored over 25 yrs. I’ve got quite a story.
      Someone told me about your group when I was in the casino the other day… I hadn’t heard of it. Fascinating …and been listening to your stuff and studying a little bit. Watched your movie… I love it. Ignited something in my old bones. We used to have to hide in the old days… One to four spread, so what you’re saying is new to me. Great stuff. I’m a fan. We should do coffee some day. Blessings

    • @alwillk
      @alwillk 10 місяців тому

      Lol, god always comes to everyone when they are high.

  • @coryswanson2247
    @coryswanson2247 Рік тому +5

    ‘Let me explain to you why card counters end up making UA-cam videos instead of being card counters’
    1. Advantaged play isn’t your first stream of income and/or it’s a side hustle
    2. UA-cam can be fairly good for income if you can capitalize on niche viewer markets
    3. Your wife threatened to leave you and take the kids

    • @Blackjackapprenticeship
      @Blackjackapprenticeship  Рік тому

      Haha. I don't know if I'd say "card counters" plural. Steven Bridges is the only other one I know, and he was a UA-camr first. But for me, I wanted a way to work from home (I have 6 kids). And Blackjack Apprenticeship has been that for me.

    • @TheBlaise123
      @TheBlaise123 Рік тому

      @@Blackjackapprenticeship what about ben??

    • @SuperBruce53
      @SuperBruce53 Рік тому

      @@Blackjackapprenticeship 6????? Wowwww. You must not sleep

  • @Epoch11
    @Epoch11 11 місяців тому

    So people complain that in a game of chance they lose? Because even the best card counter can still lose if the cards aren't going his or her way? How strange
    PS improving your odds is not the same thing as guaranteeing a win.

  • @matthewhiggs5274
    @matthewhiggs5274 Рік тому

    Whole bankroll at once

  • @StakeBank3
    @StakeBank3 4 місяці тому

    You age good

  • @jesper9790
    @jesper9790 Рік тому

    No card counting at my place as the casinos all use automatic shufflers

  • @Matt-wf7ry
    @Matt-wf7ry Рік тому +2

    Imagine what this guy could accomplish if he set his sights on something productive to society.

    • @markhuber8345
      @markhuber8345 Рік тому +2

      You must be a new viewer. No offense. He and his teams have donated countless amounts of dollars to charitable and Church organizations to help those less fortunate. His new book proceeds are going to help fund causes that help people from becoming fresh fish for the casinos. “Gamblers” lives and families are ruined by the greed of casinos. Many people that I used to see as regulars at some local casinos decided to end their lives in the parking lots of these places. They never report it in the news as such. They just say a person was shot and died in Elgin, Aurora, Joliet or some other shit hole of a town that claims to bring jobs to the area. Studies show that is a load of crap. It’s a license to steal from the weak and the poor.

    • @vickhones9961
      @vickhones9961 Рік тому +2

      He essentially retired at an early age and helped humanity. What more could you possibly want ?? Unreal

    • @JohnS-il1dr
      @JohnS-il1dr Рік тому

      He provided jobs for the dealers by playing at their tables

  • @fortitude1981
    @fortitude1981 5 місяців тому

    Is $48/hr even worth it?

  • @Mark-sy2bx
    @Mark-sy2bx 6 місяців тому

    Nothing magical about card counting, you can get great hands and still lose, and not only lose but lose big because you are betting bigger.

    • @masonwillms2542
      @masonwillms2542 3 місяці тому

      Nobody is saying its a free money glitch that always works.

  • @devinreed2003
    @devinreed2003 Рік тому +2

    Big ol infomercial lol

  • @EthereumChallenge
    @EthereumChallenge Рік тому +1

    TODAY IS IMPOSSIBLE COUNT CARDS AND WIN BLACKJACK TO CASINO.
    PLEASE, DON´T LIE PEOPLE!!

  • @julien1
    @julien1 5 місяців тому

    would you ever play a table that is dealer push on 22 but free double down for the player.

    • @DrSchor
      @DrSchor 3 місяці тому

      of course