Beginner CC Question, best way to count?

[Vizy]

Hi guys, planning to wing $250 playing $5 min at Barona casino in SD. I'm playing Casino Verite and it just popped in my head (i've never played blackjack in a casino vefore), I think I am counting wrong. Is it smarter to count each card as it is dealt onto the felt, or should I wait till all the cards are dealt, and then figure the running count? And I'm playing low limit, so should I worry to much about being caught?


And incase you guys haven't heard, taco bell is doing this .88 cruchwrap supreme for a week, it's good stuff.


thanks guys

 

[Sonny]

From the Frequently Asked Questions thread:

Q: Should I count the cards one at a time or in pairs?
A: You should practice counting the cards in pairs and in groups of three. You will be able to count much faster and easier since most cards will cancel out.

http://www.blackjackinfo.com/bb/showthread.php?t=10616
http://www.blackjackinfo.com/bb/showthread.php?t=5201
http://www.blackjackinfo.com/bb/showthread.php?t=9392
http://www.blackjackinfo.com/bb/showthread.php?t=9518

-Sonny-

 

[BUZZARD]

It may TASTE good but it is definately not good 'stuff '. Your dog gets the same quality meat products. That being said, I have the remains of a crunchy taco lodged in my duodenum as i write this.

Wait until the cards come out, start at the dealer card, and have at it. Good luck-

 

[Southpaw]

Counting in pairs is highly desirable.

You might enjoy reading this thread, which talks about two ways of counting in pairs. (Note that this thread applies to counting in face-up games, and the methods are different in pitch):

http://www.blackjackinfo.com/bb/showthread.php?t=20301&highlight=modus+operandi

Spaw

 

[21gunsalute]

I have the remains of a crunchy taco lodged in my duodenum as i write this.

Wait until the cards come out...

You mean you ate the cards too?

 

[Blue Efficacy]

Also don't worry about being caught at low stakes.