Blackjack Counting Card Counting Systems 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In the Red Seven count, what distinguishes red sevens from black sevens?
- Red sevens are counted as +1; black sevens are 0 (Correct answer)
- Red sevens are -1; black sevens are +1
- Both are counted as +1
- Both are neutral
Correct answer: Red sevens are counted as +1; black sevens are 0
Red Seven counts red 7s as +1 and black 7s as 0, creating an unbalanced system that sidesteps true count conversion.
Question 2: The 'level' of a card counting system refers to:
- The highest absolute card value assigned (Correct answer)
- The number of decks used
- The betting spread required
- The casino house edge
Correct answer: The highest absolute card value assigned
A system's level is determined by the highest absolute value it assigns to any card (e.g., ±1 is level 1, ±2 is level 2).
Question 3: Which counting system assigns a value of +0.5 to some cards?
- Halves (Correct answer)
- Hi-Lo
- KO
- Red Seven
Correct answer: Halves
The Halves system uses fractional values including +0.5 and -0.5, making it highly accurate but mentally demanding.
Question 4: The Ace-Five count is best described as:
- An extremely simple two-card counting method (Correct answer)
- A multi-level advanced system
- A balanced level-2 system
- A shuffle tracking technique
Correct answer: An extremely simple two-card counting method
The Ace-Five count only tracks Aces (-1) and Fives (+1), making it the simplest possible counting method though less powerful.
Question 5: What does it mean for a counting system to be 'balanced'?
- Counting all cards in a full deck returns the count to zero (Correct answer)
- The player and dealer have equal advantage
- Bets must be placed evenly
- High and low cards are weighted the same
Correct answer: Counting all cards in a full deck returns the count to zero
A balanced system returns to exactly zero after counting every card in a complete deck, requiring true count conversion for multi-deck games.
Question 6: KISS (Keep It Short and Simple) counting systems are designed for players who want:
- Minimal mental effort with reasonable accuracy (Correct answer)
- Maximum betting correlation
- Perfect playing efficiency
- Suit-based tracking
Correct answer: Minimal mental effort with reasonable accuracy
KISS systems prioritize ease of use over maximum efficiency, assigning counts to fewer card denominations.
Blackjack Counting Card Counting Systems 2
In the Red Seven count, what distinguishes red sevens from black sevens?