Learning card counting techniques means keeping track of cards accurately when playing them out and it can be excelled by very serious players. A lot of card counters still fail due to these reasons –
Overbetting Bankroll
Card counters sit at minimum $25 at blackjack table with $250 bankroll and expect thousands of dollars to be won every time. If you don’t have long-term bankroll and don’t know how many sessions you have for betting, to avoid the risk of getting broken, it is a big mistake.
Playing games which are hard to beat
Most card counters play 6- to 8-deck games with bet spread of just 1 to 4 units. Many players play games with horrible mix of rules, for example, no doubling after pair splitting, dealer hitting soft 17 and no soft doubling. Many counters play multi-deck game where cut card penetration was 50% at best. You should have good blend of rules and penetration to gain the right edge on the game.
Playing Long-haul sessions
There are two issues here. First is that it needs focus on card counting. The longer you play, the more chances to make mistakes which can wipe out small edge. Second issue is preservation of longevity. When counter sits for a long time period, it gives ample time to the casino to evaluate your skill level. It is something you need to avoid. Stick to the rule of playing short sessions to stay under the radar of casinos.
Having No Cover
A lot of card counters look at the card intentionally which are being dealt, never show emotion when they lose hand, never discuss with casino dealer or fellow player. The best way is to play and looks like a normal gambler. Talk to your nearby players and dealer when you keep the count, whoop it when you win and greet the great play made by third player which resulted in busting of the dealer. It is the best to emulate the play of most of the losing players for a counter.
Won’t Push out Big Bets
A lot of card counters don’t come with grips when playing big bet with maximum edge. The emotional bankroll of the player exceeds sometimes. Many players break out in a sweat with hands shaking to make maximum bet. You must make those bets no matter whether you have losing session or any other excuse.
