8 Card Counting Drills You Can Do Right Now

[@dillon9900]

I have no issue giving you $5 for an app, your videos have helped me immensely. Used to do never bust and martingale but switching to what you teach has yielded outstanding results. Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@vusun123]

Let me guess, Christopher Mitchell?

[@NatePaddock]

True story: the first week of counting through my deck of cards (a used deck from a casino) was really frustrating. It would always come out uneven…until I discovered there was an extra “5” in the deck. 😅

[@zerobits4763]

im recently getting into card counting, i bought 3 poker decks to start practicing at home, i have been at a casino twice playing BJ, im currenlty down by only 100 mex pesos, this first two times i went was to experience a bit at irl BJ, i took note of a couple of things, and i will be practicing at home with music and talk show like podcast just to create ambient noice but i have to focus as well on the topic of the podcast thats to follow up with the irl conversation of other player and dont be al serious seeming that i am card counting

[@mateoespinosa481]

Thank you, from Los Santos, San Andreas

[@king69104]

Mateo Espinosa doesn’t work in los santos, it’s all RNG so you can’t actually keep the count

[@morelgaetan2516]

Can you really count with a 4deck

[@morelgaetan2516]

1

[@RockinTheDub]

@@morelgaetan2516Diamond Casino rules state, “4 decks of 52 cards shuffled after each hand” You cannot keep count in GTA online

[@alenlovric96]

Is the app available for androids now?

[@jarvyj]

It is now

[@hightone2177]

Hi Colin, is there an ETA on the Android version of the training app yet?

[@hendogoodie]

I been around BJA since 2012 they been saying the Android version is coming since then I still haven't seen it ... I'll believe it when I see it

[@jarvyj]

It's out now. I have it

[@randydodson1570]

Really enjoying the videos and content so far, but I do have a question. When the casino gets down to the deck boot during the round how do they continue that round if they hit it before finishing the card dealing around the table? I've been practicing with a few family members on a 2 deck setup with a joker flipped in the deck as the boot.

[@jessewright8556]

I bought the app. What speed setting is closest to a dealers speed?becauseif its the full speed the im in trouble

[@pokerman1522]

As a dealer, depends. High stakes can be pretty quick though

[@skins4thewin]

Do you guys plan to release the app for Android?

[@GeometricMason]

the challenge is all android phones are not the same. What works on one samsung phone might not work on a HTC phone.

[@paulsuprono7225]

What about Metro PCS ? 😎

[@paulsuprono7225]

What about Android . . . question asked two years ago !

[@alexandershort5110]

Is it important that I leave the table when the true count is negative no matter how close it is to zero? Or is there a negative true count when it is okay to bet the minimum of your bet spread? I ask because you should expect the true count to be negative half the time, making it a lot of times you would have to leave.

[@cwbader]

Good question

[@rogerrangel6141]

You have to leave if the true count is -2 and you could still play if it is -1

[@sohazurislam]

When will we get it on playstore?

[@Hannibhaal777]

I searched the iPhone app and couldn't find does anyone know tye name of it

[@AnitaSukacaki]

I honestly feel like every time I try to keep a count it’s just super negative and it makes me start to feel like I’m just messing the count up I start to think how can it be this negative and I’m still getting a bunch of face cards

[@AnitaSukacaki]

No I use the app and I have it set to 6 which I believe is the default

[@AnitaSukacaki]

@@BB-wm4ti I thought 6 deck was meant to simulate a casino table, is that not the case?

[@garronjohnson483]

@@AnitaSukacaki most tables are 4 6 or 8 deck. 6 being the norm. Occasionally you can find a 2 deck. For example my local casino must have 40 black jack tables and only one is a two deck table.

[@curtissingleton9108]

Well, yes it seems there are more negative shoe counts then positive. Yes, this is real in live play. I don't know why? However, after hundreds of hours of play the math works it out to be slightly more positive. That's the rub, hundreds of hours! The real challenge is surviving negative counts and winning during those negative counts. So put together the 5 parts of counting cards. The count, true count conversion, basic strategy, deviations, bet management. Sounds hard, but, it's all very easy when you master them all. It took me 350 hours of live play to make it work! Most people spend more time than that commuting to work in a few months than that.

[@RICHCERVANTES1]

Whats the perfect + count to upgrade my bet? Of course including basic estrategy

[@icedo1013]

If you can speak to it, what do you think of the Wizard of Odds blackjack simulator and the suggestions it makes? I use it as a sort of ‘best free alternative’ method of just practicing keeping a count while managing a chip stack in a game situation, and I typically keep your H17 deviations chart on hand for the tricky deviations I still have yet to learn, but there are often suggestions that run counter to your chart. I understand WoO to be very mathematically reliable, but I question the significance of noting down and learning all of the deviations it suggests when many of them boil down to an EV difference of a couple thousandths.

[@Blackjackapprenticeship]

Sure, the most notable difference is they're providing charts based on exactly what game you're playing. Our charts are intentionally a melding of everything to provide the most coverage and EV with one chart, rather than learning half a dozen separate ones for each variation (Single, 2D, 4D, 6D, 8D, S17, H17) Then, we cover the most valuable deviations in the specific H17 and S17 deviation charts. Given those differences, areas where the math is very close can create different suggestions.

[@ernestopadilla8322]

When I count a deck of cards in hi lo is the last count 0 ?

[@hippyer]

Colin mentions that there is another video on how to count as the cards are dealt at 1 min 45 secs. Where is this video please?

[@LOB-E061]

I can`t seem to find your app in the app store

[@Blackjackapprenticeship]

It's also on our website's software list as #3 with links to both app stores www.blackjackapprenticeship.com/blackjack-software/

[@darksoul479]

You know I've been thinking about doing this for years, but just the thought of going back into a casino makes me want to be sick. This can really work people, go for it. Have fun. 😊

[@mrlouis3518]

Yes, please android! I'll buy it immediately.

[@garygwinn4256]

Is the android app available yet??

[@sl3nd3r_3]

Colin, do you still count occasionally or is teaching and running BJA a full time thing for you now?

[@dail1985]

Watch all of his videos! :)

[@Blackjackapprenticeship]

I still play occasionally.

[@donarteilacas1294]

Mr Jones, even if you know how to count cards and good in basic strategy and deviations if the good cards or high cards goes to the dealer when they are dealt you will still lose

[@jameschristopher3405]

I like the app, i pull it out during boring meetings at work :-)

[@The_Charlatan]

I am waiting with my money for that android app. Is it out yet?

[@pamagee2011]

I’m sorry but your iPad app is just too buggy. It was wrecking my confidence until I finally figured it out. I’m sure your bootcamps are terrific, but you just aren’t a software company. I appreciate you mentioning the CV suite of products, it takes a lot of integrity to do that. Maybe I’ll see you at a bootcamp someday soon

[@clarktenney3740]

What’s the name of your playing app?

[@CoryYurkovic]

Another great video! Thank you!

[@Blackjackapprenticeship]

Thanks!

[@peterg5251]

Do you have an app for Android now? What is it called in the app store?

[@charmcharmy387]

Thanks for making it available on android

[@abeytash]

Does the training suite allow to train for single deck blackjack?

[@kilosuave3708]

When is the android app coming out ill buy the app

[@vladtyb9487]

Cheers for this, I've been looking for "learn to count cards online" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Tonvelyn Xiylijah Trick - (just google it )? It is a smashing one of a kind guide for learning how to make fast money using this lotto system without the normal expense. Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my mate finally got great success with it.

[@jarvyj]

It's out now, I've had it for a few months

[@notJafar]

Do you have the app for android yet?

[@joshc1394]

Ya got me...I bought your app

[@zaboogoosfraba9535]

Very enjoyable

[@GoldenGate003]

done.

[@adrienneirda5350]

Hey you didnt give the links of the softwares in description ! Still nice video thanks

[@Blackjackapprenticeship]

Ahhh. Just added them to description!

[@adrienneirda5350]

@@Blackjackapprenticeship thanks !

[@soup163]

Hey colin what would be a good low income bankroll to start with?

[@Blackjackapprenticeship]

Depends on what games you have access to. $3k would be nice. $5k would be even better!

[@gristlybillow7050]

the i-phone app is also now available on android and is WELL worth the $5 asked. only been using it for a week but already noticing a vast difference in my game

[@865354hayden]

Love your videos man! What would you say to someone who doesn’t go often but loves the game and a bankroll usually is 3-5 hundred? It’s an amount I don’t mind losing when I go especially just for practice sake. Is it too low?

[@Blackjackapprenticeship]

Bet small, focus on perfect play, use at least a 1-6 bet spread, and be ok with higher trip-risk. That's my best advice.

[@865354hayden]

Blackjack Apprenticeship thanks!

[@EricSmyth4Christ]

Yeah don't be afraid to bet it all, but always make sure you have enough to cover at least 1 split+double (2 extra bets behind). I've seen too many videos and spots where people don't even have enough money to split or double down even once. Really dumb, they would of been better off playing baccarat!

[@865354hayden]

EricSmyth14 yeah I know what you mean I always try to stay able to bet my bet at least 4 times, one time I got 8s and split the max at Harrahs which was 4 total hands and couldn’t double the one 11 I got smh

[@EricSmyth4Christ]

@@865354hayden My friend is a poker player and bet his last 5k when drunk. Got AA and couldn't split at all. He went to get a cash advance and it was going to be 20 minutes. Then out of frustration he came back to the table and hit. Of course he got a ten and the dealer drew out 20. Ouch.

[@celticwarrior4christ]

When is your book coming out? Also please make it available on Amazon.UK.Thanks

[@Blackjackapprenticeship]

Soon! June or July. It will be available on Amazon UK.

[@celticwarrior4christ]

@@Blackjackapprenticeship Excellent! I will be buying it.

[@EricSmyth4Christ]

Thoughts on online LIVE blackjack? They have 3 to 2 with DAS and 1-50 spread and back counting allowed. Only problem is shallow penn. But is it still worth it??? (Please answer me)

[@knownformerc]

I’ve seen him say that he has yet to find an online game that can create enough ev to be worth it. The penetration is just too high

[@FrontRunIt]

im currently at 1min 20sec - ive still got some work to do.

[@jameschristopher3405]

For how many cards?

[@TrashPandaAct]

Does anyone know how to get in touch with Colin?

[@jeffbrehove2614]

What's the lowest starting bankroll you've ever heard? Normally I'd be willing to lose $100 every 6 months I attempt to count cards. Unfortunately, nowadays because of COVID-19, minimum bets are $15.

[@jameschristopher3405]

You need to save more… kepp practicing

[@cloudstreets1396]

Question: The problem I have is once I am flipping over cards at the rate of one deck in thirty seconds, by the time I can say M1 or M2 in my head for a negative count, the next card is already flipped over and I get behind and I can screw up the count. Is there a trick for that?

[@kerryhopkins4680]

Some people start their count at 20 or 30, then add or subtract from there. That way you're always positive. So for example if you start at 30 and your count is 17, then the running count is -13.

[@monkeySkulls]

​@@kerryhopkins4680 this is brilliant.

[@livecchi95]

Great video as always! has Colin ever mentioned how he feels about free bet blackjack?

[@Blackjackapprenticeship]

Free bet blackjack sucks. Over 1% house edge: wizardofodds.com/games/free-bet-blackjack/

[@christophersmith7279]

When is the android app available????????????????????????????????

[@TMJJack]

The app is now available on Android too!

[@breakingtide]

What is it

[@estefancolon1149]

Have a android app yet?

[@paulsuprono7225]

Two years ago . . . you claimed Android not available. PLEASE UPDATE ! 😎🇺🇸

[@msladebeatz]

Good day Colin. Maybe I'm not hearing your numbers properly, however, 6 figures in 15 years isn't much money at all, correct? The break down is only like $67K max per year. Am I hearing something wrong?

[@adamrimmington6577]

he did other things like managing teams. he said his personal per hour earnings average to about 400 dollars per hour over his whole personal playtime

[@ardaarpak]

Dude ı am using the ipad app and that trained me very well, amazing app:)

[@amdamd2903]

how do you get the app?

[@billlohan5079]

At 6:30 notice several crosses on wall over dealers right shoulder. First glance I thought it was a home set up since Colin trained the “church team”. But it looks like a real casino. , I wonder where it was. Perhaps New Orleans or French Canada ?

[@julianrunner8888]

When start the count?

[@Blackjackapprenticeship]

At the beginning of the shoe.

[@thelegendofBigRay]

What do I do if the shoe is in the middle? I'm curious about what to do because only in a perfect scenario will someone sit down to a new shoe

[@Blackjackapprenticeship]

Wait for a shuffle.

[@MrBadmintonlover]

Hullo from Singapore ! 3+ questions. When do I actually start betting ? What do I actually do with the running count ?The counting will accurately predict the next card and how or at what value ?

[@ramer6355]

You should really do an app for android too, i would purchase It

[@Blackjackapprenticeship]

We're ahead of you, we have one for iOS and Android! You can search "Card Counting Trainer Pro" and it's $5.

[@Youdontknowme966]

Nooooo. Come on! Make it for androids! Lol. I NEED this app.

[@Blackjackapprenticeship]

We will... hopefully sooner than later.

[@fletcherpersinger5102]

@@Blackjackapprenticeship yes pls.

[@jonas-mm7em]

Looking forward to it also! 😁

[@MattyMoores]

what they said.

[@88KeysIdaho]

Yeah- C'mon Colin! Quit discriminating against Android users, or I'll have to back you off... lol

[@areynolds1990]

Still no Android app?

[@PhilleyPhlix]

*2 Effective Card Counting Drills

[@funandgames2339]

Adjusted my play style to lower my risk to 6% but I keep losing. Lost over half my BR so far and not even a month into playing.

[@kimlemrini1863]

FunAndGames how much did You start with?

[@funandgames2339]

@@kimlemrini1863 Started off with $9,100.

[@kimlemrini1863]

FunAndGames Ok, but I guess you have a a perfect game, basic strategy, card counting, betting & playing deviations. Just keep putting in the hours and keep the risk low and you should break through. Are you an apprentice?

[@funandgames2339]

@@kimlemrini1863 No, I can't afford it. Maybe my game isn't good enough. I always thought it was. I have always won in the past. All the other casinos I have ever played thought it was good enough to back me off. Hell, 3 weeks ago I got backed off. I don't know. There's a lot of doubt in my mind now. It's a tough time for me. There's no guarantee I will make it back either. The chances of me running as bad as I did are the same. With expenses I have to pay, and the limited funds I might not be able to cover the expenses unless I do something drastic. Things are dark.

[@kimlemrini1863]

FunAndGames ok! At least buy the BJA app on App Store, just for 5 bucks. So you can keep you game sharp!

[@jthughes3965]

No android app?

[@lerymentolatu5377]

when are u going to make one for android?

[@Blackjackapprenticeship]

Not sure, but hoping to sooner than later.

[@OfArgento]

Homie looks like littlefinger

[@dldez8590]

Chaos is a ladda

[@scottwickwire-brock4736]

Bruh I can't believe I've never noticed this 🤣

[@texasscifi3431]

The goatee def makes him look like little finger. Lol

[@DonFinesseTV]

Ahhahahaha

[@basedaf5580]

lol this guy always reminds me of the character art in Team America: World Police, I don't know why I can see him as a character in that movie

[@admiralrhino4049]

Keep the running count in blackjack in rdr2 :p

[@RJones-jc3xd]

Where or who circa 2023 allows a hand shuffled 4 deck shue? They all use automatic shufflers - making all of this moot

[@icedo1013]

Why do you think this can’t be done with an 8 deck shoe?

[@billyhack9673]

I thought “catching errors “ was bogus because I thought we were only looking for dealer mistakes which is the only thing in reality that is worth checking. And here is an “error” we don’t normally make even out here in Hendertucky and that is splitting tens. Ok I caught the payout error by d,r on 2nd hand and that is exactly the sort of error cuz I have learned from my own tough experience that dealers ever seem to make: making errors that always favor the house. You didn’t tell us at the beginning to watch out for all errors. Splitting tens is definitely an error if you are following basic strategy. You did that at least twice. Also taking ins EVER is considered BS error did it once noon but second time was justified and you didn’t 333take it. Stood on 12 vs 3 in viol of basic but not TC. So what’s the point. No info about # decks in play zilch. ❤😊🎉😢😮😊

[@hokiexeto]

you split 10's when true count is high

[@icedo1013]

You split 10’s and you take insurance at +3 true count or higher. Number of decks doesn’t matter, take the running count and divide by the decks remaining for the true count and play accordingly. BS only shrinks the house edge, but the house still has an edge. Counting is what puts the odds in your favor.

[@Calibrownsfan]

@@icedo1013 you split tens at +3 if the dealer has a bad up card. I wouldnt do it against a ten or ace.

[@e_hikari]

The training drill on the website doesn't work, its just an image.

[@chronitized]

Fell for that too, must use comp

[@megadestroyer454]

The android app is never coming is it.

[@lupo19047]

Counting through a deck in 20 seconds seems super-human. Is there a trick I'm missing? Can anyone even deal that fast??

[@GeometricMason]

Honest question: It seems that most casinos burn so many cards... that is to say in a two-deck game they might actually deal about 70 cards of the 104 in the shoe. Doesn't that make counting virtually impossible?

[@tggtyujh]

That's called deck penetration and it doesn't make it impossible but most counters probably wouldn't play a game where they deal less than 67% of cards

[@drtomasdds]

Have you ever lost the count? If so, how do you recover?

[@Blackjackapprenticeship]

Yeah. You've got to just step away from the table until the shuffle.

[@EricSmyth4Christ]

I count the hand as a minus 4-6. Don't leave a hot running count of +16 just because it might be a bit worse and you don't know exactly what it is.

[@EricSmyth2Christ]

Allen Iverson disliked this video

[@Blackjackapprenticeship]

I don't get it.

[@EricSmyth4Christ]

@@Blackjackapprenticeship Haha /watch?v=eGDBR2L5kzI At the time it had 1 dislike only

[@johnlo6701]

I really want to learn card counting are you still training new people how to count cards?

[@850pimpn]

Do u have a android app? Damn u just said it after I commented

[@sunalwaysshinesonTVs]

Yes, the app is $5 (USD). However, how bout you update the features of your app, like IDK.... build in these techniques? There isnt even a timer available to track your progress. How bout using some data and so you can compare your counting speed/accuracy vs other user? It's a shame you guys have abandoned improving the app.

[@Blackjackapprenticeship]

We're currently updating the app based on feedback on the last year - we have a small dev team it's not the fastest process.

[@sunalwaysshinesonTVs]

@@Blackjackapprenticeship In addition to more progress metrics, the more the app can simulate table play (add simulated players?) WITH all the CC data as a HUD, the better IMO. Adding EV/AV trackers with bet spread & ROR calc would be also be very cool (assuming you guys wont be concerned about gutting your online membership -I would argue, app revenue generation has way more potential vs web subscription). Playing style profiles would also be cool. Id like to compare perfect play against a mix of my own variations (ie, gambler's fallacy, a way to test my predictive self-dellusion vs the maths). Adding a "competitive" player feature, ie, ranking single bankroll performance, would also make the app a very compelling use feature. Toggling the "Strategy Error" would be a nice to have -real-time on/off with an error tracker. Love the app cause I can see how it can do so much more! With your guys experience as CC, instructors & KZbin, it could easily be the only go-to app for BJ

[@mrvaultguy1118]

LOL if you are serious about blackjack, that $5 will be a nice investment

[@downbaddie7193]

He won Millions so yeah

[@tristanadamson285]

Get that android app id pay $20 for it if I had to!! Lol

[@claudreindl7275]

Effect ways to advertise your business. I didn't learn anything from this video.

[@brave2fly188]

you are much talk not teaching directly

[@russellspeak3096]

Encouraging more counters is only going to force Casinos to develop better anti-couting techniques, like more frequent deck shuffles. You are kind of shooting yourself in the foot and jeapodising your career. If I ran a Casino I'd insist on mid deck shuffles. Yeah, it takes a second or two but it will save my Casino millions of dollars.

[@mydogskips2]

Well, the problem is that you need to compete with other casinos, and players don't like frequent shuffles, so if you shuffle too often, players will just go elsewhere. Besides, the problem of card counters is probably waaaay overblown; very few people can actually count cards successfully and make a good amount of money doing it. Few people even play perfect basic strategy, let alone count cards successfully.

[@monkeySkulls]

shuffling more would cost more millions by loss of hands per hour than the millions card counters take.

[@Calibrownsfan]

not really. The vast majority of people are not card counters and just lose more per hour the deeper the shoe goes.

[@brian9801]

the BJA app is fucking awful

[@SSJ2KENNELS]

I just lost 1000$ fyi im not rich