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Mike_25
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So you want to start incorporating an ace count into your blackjack strategy. Here's how pros keep tabs on the aces to gain an edge at the tables:
• Assign a +1 value to every ace dealt. As each ace hits the table, bump your ace count up by 1. This'll give you a running total of how many aces are left in the deck. At first, your ace count will be low since most aces haven't been hit yet. But it'll climb up as more aces get played.
• Keep your standard count too. A high standard count means lots of tens left, but a high ace count means fewer tens actually remain since each ace subtracts 2 tens. Consider both counts for each play to make the right call like doubling down or splitting. More info means better decisions.
• Change how you count non-aces if using an advanced system. Some systems count aces as +2 or -2 instead. Mod the values for other cards too to maintain your spread. For example, bump 2-6 to +2, 7-9 to 0 and 10-A to -2. This lets you apply fancier systems for even bigger edges.
• Play conservative when ace count is up but standard isn't. Like an ace count of +10 but standard count is only +5. Stick to basic hits/stands instead of risky moves like splits or doubling. The remaining deck is plus EV overall but fewer tens left means higher bust-out chances if you get bold.
• Consider ace/standard count "standoffs" for maximum punishment. When both your counts are deep in the player's favor, tens and aces abound so the odds hugely favor you. This is prime time for bold plays with a sky-high win percentage. But only go all-in if the counts justify the risk!
• Reset your ace count for each new deck. Once multiple decks start cycling, ace distribution becomes random so your ace count won't provide as much useful info. Resetting it keeps your deck estimates as precise as possible, which gives you the biggest edge.
• Lots of practice makes you an ace counting pro. The more you play using this strategy, the better you'll get at estimating what's left in the deck from just the counts. See which ace/standard ranges result in the most wins and losses. Over vast amounts of hands dealt, ace counting can become completely instinctual for maximum advantage.
• Assign a +1 value to every ace dealt. As each ace hits the table, bump your ace count up by 1. This'll give you a running total of how many aces are left in the deck. At first, your ace count will be low since most aces haven't been hit yet. But it'll climb up as more aces get played.
• Keep your standard count too. A high standard count means lots of tens left, but a high ace count means fewer tens actually remain since each ace subtracts 2 tens. Consider both counts for each play to make the right call like doubling down or splitting. More info means better decisions.
• Change how you count non-aces if using an advanced system. Some systems count aces as +2 or -2 instead. Mod the values for other cards too to maintain your spread. For example, bump 2-6 to +2, 7-9 to 0 and 10-A to -2. This lets you apply fancier systems for even bigger edges.
• Play conservative when ace count is up but standard isn't. Like an ace count of +10 but standard count is only +5. Stick to basic hits/stands instead of risky moves like splits or doubling. The remaining deck is plus EV overall but fewer tens left means higher bust-out chances if you get bold.
• Consider ace/standard count "standoffs" for maximum punishment. When both your counts are deep in the player's favor, tens and aces abound so the odds hugely favor you. This is prime time for bold plays with a sky-high win percentage. But only go all-in if the counts justify the risk!
• Reset your ace count for each new deck. Once multiple decks start cycling, ace distribution becomes random so your ace count won't provide as much useful info. Resetting it keeps your deck estimates as precise as possible, which gives you the biggest edge.
• Lots of practice makes you an ace counting pro. The more you play using this strategy, the better you'll get at estimating what's left in the deck from just the counts. See which ace/standard ranges result in the most wins and losses. Over vast amounts of hands dealt, ace counting can become completely instinctual for maximum advantage.
