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Card Counting is Legal (But Could Get You Thrown Out)

"Card counting" is a perfectly legal strategy in blackjack that involves keeping track of which cards have been dealt and which remain in the deck as you play. Movies like Rain Man and 21 make card counting seem like wizardry, but it's actually fairly simple arithmetic. That hasn't stopped casinos around the world from stopping card counting, however, especially if the player is less-than-subtle in their approach (actor Ben Affleck, for example, was banned from a casino in 2014 for his trickery). Besides asking players to leave or play another game, casinos also combat card counting by changing the rules slightly or shuffling the deck more often.

Absolutely, card counting is a legal technique, but casinos do take measures to protect their interests. It's a delicate balance between strategy and casino policy. Thanks for shedding light on this aspect of blackjack!

As you mentioned, high-profile individuals like Ben Affleck have been banned from casinos for employing card counting or other advantage-playing techniques. So, while it's legal, it's essential for players to be aware of the casino's policies and to practice card counting discreetly if they choose to use this strategy.

Ohhh i barely know about this!

Thanks for the info!

I understand that card counting is a legal strategy in blackjack, but I've heard that some casinos don't take too kindly to players who use it. Have you ever had any issues with casinos when using this strategy?"

It's interesting to note that while card counting is legal, it can still lead to some consequences, such as being asked to leave the casino or having the rules changed on you mid-game.

That sounds fascinating! Although I haven't tried to play blackjack hahaha

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