What Is True Count in Blackjack?

Blackjack is a game of chance that is played with cards. The aim of the game is to beat the dealer’s hand by having a higher total than the dealer without going over 21.

The game is played with one or more decks of cards, with each player being dealt two cards face down. The dealer is also dealt two cards, but one of these is face up.

The value of the cards in blackjack are as follows: Ace=1 or 11, 2-10=face value, Jack=10, Queen=10, King=10. The Ace can be counted as 1 or 11, whichever is more advantageous to the player’s hand.

If the player has an Ace and a 10-value card (a Jack, Queen or King), this is called blackjack and the player automatically wins unless the dealer also has blackjack, in which case it is a draw.

After the initial deal, each player has the option to Hit (take another card), Stand (keep their current total), Double (double their bet and take one more card) or Split (if they have two cards of the same value, they can split them into two separate hands). Once all players have made their decision, the dealer will then Hit or Stand according to set rules.

If the player’s total exceeds 21 at any point, they automatically lose (known as busting). Similarly, if the dealer busts, all players still in the hand automatically win.

If neither player nor dealer has busted and the player’s total is higher than the dealer’s, then the player wins. Otherwise, the dealer wins.

The True Count is a way of keeping track of how many high cards there are left in the deck compared to low cards. This information is used to help players make decisions about whether to Hit or Stand on their next turn. To calculate the True Count, divide the running count by the number of decks remaining in play.

For example, if there is a running count of +5 and there are 2 decks remaining in play, then the True Count would be +2.5.

The True Count is an important tool for blackjack players because it helps them make decisions about whether to Hit or Stand on their next turn. A high True Count means that there are more high cards left in the deck than low cards, which is advantageous for players because it means they are more likely to get a blackjack or 21 on their next turn.