A new Casino Heist promotion is coming to Microgaming online casinos this April, and we thought it would be fitting to take look at card counting, as it is an activity which is effortlessly pulled off in movies just like a heist -though the legality surrounding the two definitely differ.
The new promotion is only eligible to players at Microgaming casinos and has two parts to be announced, both of which will see players break into a vault and ‘steal’ money, which is actually casino credit prizes that will be added to players account. This is done by performing a successful break in which earns points.
Players will most likely earn rewards in association to how much they bet; we believe working on strategies to win on one of the most popular casino games will only make the upcoming Heist that much sweeter, so we’re taking a look at how to count cards in a game of 21.
The first thing to know is that it is not like the movies, where players look slyly at one another and pull off the impossible. It’s actually a difficult strategy, but if you can pull off a Casino Heist than you can pull off card counting.
The next thing to know is if you don’t know the basic strategy involved when playing 21, then you shouldn’t try this strategy out. Instead, players should learn how the basic strategy especially if they want to play blackjack during the Heist promotion.
How to count cards in blackjack
The most important aspect that we know of thus far is to have the ability to memorise as well as be able to countdown fast in order to count cards. Additionally, players have a better advantage over the dealer if the deck has a lot of tens and Aces. Experienced card counters generally bet more here.
There’s actually quite a few card counting systems but the easiest one which we recommend trying out in the Heist this coming month, is called the High-Low. This system involved players mentally tallying three groups of cards, to make it somewhat easier in terms of memorising.
When a card valued 10, such as the face cards and the 10s, is seen the counter subtracts one from their tally, which commences at zero, while they add one for every card they see that is a two to a six. The sevens, eights, and nines are not counted.
Therefore if the tally is down to minus two, then the dealer is better off since it is most likely that the next cards are small, so here it is recommended to bet small. If the tally is at something like plus two, then the upcoming cards are expected to be high.
This is where players should bet big as the odds are on their side. Once the deck is reshuffled then the count begins once more at zero. This can be quite tricky at first so it might be best to learn with a deck of cards at home. Eventually this strategy becomes easier so it might be best to start now if you want to be a pro in time for the Heist. Remember it isn’t a sure thing as luck is involved too.
Is it possible to card count online?
Since computer generated blackjack games have removed the human element, it has been deemed impossible to card count. However, live dealer titles make it very possible for card counters online.
These titles see a streamed live recording of a human dealer which utilises a real table with a shoe rather than an automatic shuffler meaning players are able to count cards.
While many experience card counters say it isn’t really worth the time due to the slow pace of live dealer titles, it might be a good option for someone who is new at card counting but still wants to play with real money.
At Royal Vegas, one of the Microgaming casinos that is offering the Heist promotion this April, players are also able to pick from a Playboy Bunny live dealer or a traditionally dressed live croupier in order to mix the titles up a bit more.
If you aren’t one for this strategy, or even this game however there are countless games and variations available to play at the Micograming casinos which will gain you rewards for the Casino Heist promotion coming soon. Keep an eye on Royal Vegas Casino’s promotions to find out more.
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