Features - Card Counting System Characteristics

System Characteristics

Balanced vs. Unbalanced

In a balanced count, all of the point values add up to zero. In an unbalanced strategy, the sum of all the cards is positive. Unbalanced strategies have an advantage because they can be used in the easier running count systems - although they can also be used in true-count systems. Balanced strategies have an advantage in that they are generally a bit more accurate and make the counting easier. Usually unbalanced counts are better suited for single- and double-deck games.

Ace-Reckoned vs. Ace-Neutral

When counting. The Ace is counted as a negative number (Ace-reckoned) or zero (Ace-neutral). Ace-Reckoned strategies are generally better for shoe games and Ace-Neutral strategies are better for single and double deck. Today, Ace-reckoned strategies are more popular.

Level

The level of a strategy refers to the highest value assigned to cards. Level 2 and 3 card counting strategies are more efficient, but more difficult for the average people. There are also Level 3, 4 & 5 strategies but you don't need a system that strong. The most popular strategies these days are level 1. In a level 1 strategy, the high cards are counted as -1 and the low cards are counted as +1.

Side Counts

Some strategies use one or more side counts. The most common is counting the Aces in a separate count to make betting more accurate in Ace-neutral systems. This is because Aces are large cards for the purposes of betting but small cards for the purposes of playing when you don't have a Blackjack.


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