I like to learn how to count cards, but i am dumb as a sheep when it comes to math. I only know basic addition.
Is there a book you guys can recommend me without to much math invovled? I never been the sharpest tool in the shed when it comes to math.
I am leaving for Vegas in January, that gives me more than a month to learn if possible.
Knock-Out Blackjack is an excellent recommendation. The most complicated part of this count system is you need to be able to count negative numbers. But the system can be customized to minimize that. I would recommend the free Blackjack School available on this site that will teach you methods to learn how to keep a count (flashcard drills, deck countdowns, etc). It teaches the High Low system, but you can just substitute the figures for the Knock-Out system and ignore the sections about conversion to a True Count.
GET FRED RENZEYS' BOOK BLACKJACK BLUEBOOK II-IN IT HE EXPLAINS WHAT HE CALLS THE KISS COUNT-K.I.S.S. FOR KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID-
GOOD LUCK!
Thank you all for the suggestions. But I am still confused how counting works? how would counting -1 and +1 help me with the game? is it counting what is left in the deck of -1 as opposed to how many +1 left in the deck? am I supposed to count every sinle card that comes out with a 5 people party game? thats crazy!?
am I supposed to count every sinle card that comes out with a 5 people party game? thats crazy!?
It is crazy. But that's what it is. We might let ya skip 8's, 9's, and maybe even some 7's, depending on which count you pick.
But I am still confused how counting works?
Well, it might not -- if you don't get it right!
how would counting -1 and +1 help me with the game? is it counting what is left in the deck of -1 as opposed to how many +1 left in the deck?
You count +1 for small cards, such as 3's, 4's, 5's and 6's, and -1 for tens and aces. That way, if you have big PLUS count, it means more small cards have come out, so lots of BIG cards remain in the shoe. BIG cards in the shoe spell BIG TROUBLE fer da casinos!
All this, and many other mysteries, should be explained when you get DA BOOK.
Good Luck,
ETF
Like ET said "Read the book"! You have very little chance of getting your questions answered to your satisfaction if you don't read the book and get at least a basic understanding of how counting works. If you don't at least read the book, then you may as well go back to playing like you always have because you have to put some effort into it. The first step is, read the book.
Oh, and did I mention....."READ THE BOOK!"?
