Blog
Longer-form posts on counting, strategy, and bet sizing.
- 4/19/2026
What Is Card Counting? A Plain-English Guide
A clear explanation of card counting in blackjack — what it is, how it works with a concrete example, whether it's legal, and whether it's worth learning.
- 4/18/2026
How to Count Cards with the Hi-Lo System
A complete walkthrough of Hi-Lo card counting in blackjack: card values, running count, true count conversion, speed drills, and a shoe-length worked example.
- 4/17/2026
The Illustrious 18 and Fab 4: Deviation Plays Every Counter Should Know
The complete Illustrious 18 and Fab 4 deviation tables for 6D S17 DAS LS blackjack, with indices, how to memorize them, and why insurance at +3 is the highest-EV single play.
- 4/16/2026
Why 6:5 Blackjack Is a Scam — And How to Spot a Real 3:2 Table
6:5 blackjack costs the average player roughly $7/hour more than 3:2 at the same stakes. Here's the math, real-money examples, and how to find a 3:2 game on any casino floor.
- 4/15/2026
The Kelly Criterion for Blackjack: How Much to Bet at Each True Count
A practical guide to applying Kelly and half-Kelly bet sizing in blackjack, including exact bet bands by true count and why full Kelly destroys most bankrolls.