Blackjack Counting Blackjack Counting 2

Question 1

In Hi-Lo counting, what is the running count adjusted by to get the true count?

Accepted Answer

Number of decks remaining

Answer

The true count is calculated by dividing the running count by the estimated number of decks remaining in the shoe.

Question 2

Which counting system assigns a value of +2 to 2s and 3s, making it more powerful but harder to use?

Accepted Answer

Zen Count

Answer

The Zen Count is a multi-level system that assigns +2 to 2s and 3s, offering more accuracy at the cost of added mental complexity.

Question 3

What does a negative running count generally indicate about the remaining shoe?

Accepted Answer

More low cards remain

Answer

A negative running count means more low cards than high cards have been seen, so the remaining shoe is rich in low cards.

Question 4

In a 6-deck shoe game, if the running count is +12 and 3 decks remain, what is the true count?

Accepted Answer

+4

Answer

True count = running count ÷ decks remaining = 12 ÷ 3 = +4.

Question 5

Which bet spreading strategy best disguises card counting from casino surveillance?

Accepted Answer

Spread bets gradually over several hands

Answer

Gradually spreading bets looks more like natural gambling variance and is less likely to trigger casino suspicion.

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