Lac Leamy (as does ALL of the Quebec casinos) DOES know that 8 decks can be counted - it's just that they're not allowed by Quebec law to bar counters, or even to interfere with card counters in any way. They're not even allowed to interfere with the counter's comps. (They ARE allowed to give 50% pen, however) There are several counters who are regulars at those casinos, are well known to all the chefs, and they openly BRAG about their skills to the chefs, dealers, security; and anyone ELSE who cares to listen.Because of the fact that they're absolved of all responsibility concerning counters, most of the chefs actually treat the counters with a high degree of RESPECT!