The Hi-Lo System
Assign a value to each card as it's dealt:
2, 3, 4, 5, 6+1
7, 8, 90
10, J, Q, K, A−1
Running Count
Add up the values as cards are dealt. Start at 0 with a fresh shoe.
True Count
Divide the running count by the number of decks remaining. This adjusts for multi-deck games.
Using the Count
• Positive count = more high cards remain = bet more
• Negative count = more low cards remain = bet less
• True count of +2 or higher = player advantage
Practice Tips
• Start by counting one card at a time
• Practice canceling pairs (e.g., K+5 = 0)
• Use Practice mode to drill speed