Blackjack Card Counting: Avoiding Detection
Even when you play one on one Blackjack against a dealer, you need to remember one fact: the casino has its eyes on you. There are cameras and surveillance equipment everywhere, and one of its main objectives is to try and determine if you are card counting.
Because Blackjack card counting is such a profitable strategy, casinos have declared it illegal. They do not make a distinction between using electronic gadgets (illegal according to law), and utilizing your brain cells (not illegal according to law). If you get caught, you will either be ordered to leave the table, or be thrown out of the casino altogether, not to mention all your earnings forfeited.
Nevertheless, there are ways that you can steer clear of detection. The first step is to learn the technique before you step into a casino. Counting is difficult enough as it is, and it you try and learn while playing Blackjack for money, your play will slow down, and the dealer will notice it immediately.
The second thing you can do is, once you have won some money, go on to other tables. If you use card counting right, it won't make a difference where you sit, because the principles will stay the same. Better yet, you might try other gambling venues too.
Third, do not carry any mini computers. That is illegal and you'll not only be ejected but could face criminal charges. Some are tempted to use these devices as it makes counting easier. However it will be detected. The personnel in a gambling house are not limited to cameras and video, but there are also several people on the grounds and the Blackjack table itself, monitoring players who are acting suspiciously.
You should also avoid using headphones or any type of earpiece, because such devices can be seen as instruments for transmitting card counting information. Even if you don't actually use it for such a purpose, you will be a prime candidate for suspicious activity, even (in certain circumstances) forcing you to make flat wagers on the Blackjack table.
Finally, keep your cool and be composed. Too many players get nervous when using a Blackjack card counting strategy, making them easy targets. Just play your usual game, and use the technique as you had practiced it before you came to the venue.
Blackjack card counting is a legitimate strategy, and you can use it to win money. You simply need to be a little circumspect. Approach every game table in this manner and you won't have to worry about a thing.