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Old 10-15-2013, 03:12 PM   #8
sir_pudding
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Default Re: Gambling in 2100?

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Originally Posted by jeff_wilson View Post
However, VIIs and other assistive technology make it much easier to learn to count cards without ongoing assistance, so blackjack may no longer be profitable enough to be offered.
Meh, you can learn on your smartphone right now, I don't think having the screen up against your eyeball instead makes any real difference. It takes practice though, and a willingness to think like a mathematician instead of a gambler. It's also not enough to count cards, you need to master the actual strategy of the game too. Counting cards only helps you figure out how to bet and buy insurance.

You also need to be able to keep track of your running total and whats actually in front of you at the same time. You also have to count fast. Some people just can't keep numbers straight like that.

Finally all the casinos really need to do is put even more decks in the shoe and/or shuffle more often and card counting is nullified.
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