There is considerable mystery and confusion online regarding card counting. Much of this is fueled by the movies and Hollywood’s version of reality. Dustin Hoffman in Rain Man, Zach Galifianakis in ...

While counting cards isn't illegal, it's also not welcomed at any casino. The house is always on the lookout for these ...

Discover how modern blackjack card counters operate. View the systems they use, the mindset required, and how they outsmart ...

For centuries, gamblers have been using various strategies to gain an edge. The desire to beat the odds has remained despite ...

Reading "Bringing Down the House," a team of MIT students who bested casinos by using counting strategies at blackjack, inspired the author to try it himself. (Photo: Mary Rauzi) My career in card ...