Hi-Lo is a card counting system used in the game of blackjack. It assigns a point value to each card in the deck, with the goal of keeping a "running count" of the point values as the cards are dealt. The basic idea behind card counting is that when the deck is rich in high-value cards, the player has an increased chance of winning, while a deck with a higher proportion of low-value cards gives the house an advantage.
In the Hi-Lo system, the cards 2-6 are assigned a value of +1, 7-9 are assigned a value of 0, and 10-ace are assigned a value of -1. As the cards are dealt, the player keeps a running count by adding or subtracting the point values of each card as it is dealt. This count is then used to adjust the player's betting strategy and playing decisions.
In the Hi-Lo system, the cards 2-6 are assigned a value of +1, 7-9 are assigned a value of 0, and 10-ace are assigned a value of -1. As the cards are dealt, the player keeps a running count by adding or subtracting the point values of each card as it is dealt. This count is then used to adjust the player's betting strategy and playing decisions.