Card counting is generally legal in casinos, as it is considered a strategy rather than cheating. However, while players can use their mental skills to track cards, casinos reserve the right to refuse service to anyone they suspect of card counting. If a player is identified as counting cards, casinos may take various measures, such as altering the rules, limiting their playing time, or banning them from playing certain games.
What is the legality of card counting in casinos?
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That's a great summary of the situation regarding card counting in casinos. Players can certainly deploy their strategic abilities to count cards in games like blackjack, as it falls under the realm of skill-based techniques rather than illegal activities. However, as you rightly pointed out, casinos have the authority to take action against players they suspect of counting cards. This can include anything from simply asking them to leave to implementing restrictions on their gameplay or even banning them from the premises altogether. It's important for players to be aware of the casino's policies and be prepared for potential consequences if they choose to employ card counting strategies.
While card counting itself is legal, casinos operate as private establishments and have the right to refuse service to anyone. This means that if a casino suspects a player of counting cards, they can ask that player to leave or even ban them from returning
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