Blackjack Counting Card Counting Systems

Question 1

In the Hi-Lo counting system, what value is assigned to cards 2 through 6?

Accepted Answer

+1

Answer

In Hi-Lo, low cards (2-6) are assigned a value of +1 because their removal benefits the dealer.

Question 2

Which cards are assigned a value of -1 in the Hi-Lo card counting system?

Accepted Answer

Tens and Aces

Answer

Tens and Aces receive a -1 value in Hi-Lo because their removal hurts the player.

Question 3

What card values are considered 'neutral' (assigned 0) in the Hi-Lo system?

Accepted Answer

7, 8, and 9

Answer

Cards 7, 8, and 9 are neutral in Hi-Lo and do not change the running count.

Question 4

The Knock-Out (KO) system differs from Hi-Lo primarily because it is:

Accepted Answer

Unbalanced

Answer

The KO system is unbalanced, meaning counting through a full deck does not return to zero, eliminating the need for true count conversion.

Question 5

In the Omega II counting system, what value are tens and face cards assigned?

Accepted Answer

-2

Answer

Omega II assigns -2 to tens and face cards, making it a multi-level system that is more accurate but harder to use.

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