Reading "Bringing Down the House," a team of MIT students who bested casinos by using counting strategies at blackjack, inspired the author to try it himself. (Photo: Mary Rauzi) My career in card ...

Card Counting is a strategy primarily used in the game of blackjack to determine whether the next hand is likely to give a probable advantage to the player or to the dealer. Players who use this ...

If you’ve ever watched movies where the gambler stares down the dealer, while looking as smart as they can, chances are that they were counting cards. But what is counting cards all about, and is it ...

Card counting is a popular strategy used by blackjack players to try and gain an edge over the casino. While many people believe this technique is illegal, the truth is that it’s not against the law.

Want to improve your blackjack game? Learning how to count cards can give you a strategic edge over the casino, although it remains a highly controversial tactic. In this article, we take a closer ...