I’m Definitely, Definitely Card Counting

It all started with the movie Rain Man that made me want to be a card counter.

Iris: So, what are you doing in Las Vegas?
Raymond: We’re counting cards.
Iris: You’re counting cards?
Raymond: We’re counting cards.
Iris: That’s interesting.
Raymond: We’re counting cards.
Iris: I know you’re counting cards, what else are you doing?
Raymond: Are you taking any prescription medication?

There is a common misconception among people that card counting is illegal…

Charlie: Now casinos have house rules: they don’t like to lose. So you never show that you’re counting cards. That is the cardinal sin, Ray.
Raymond: Counting cards is bad.

The casinos want you to believe that card counting is illegal and immoral but the fact is that card counters are simply using a greater level of skill than the typical blackjack player does. The Nevada courts have ruled that blackjack players are free to card count or use any information that is made available to them, provided that there is no collusion between players or casino personnel.

If the casinos catch you card counting you will get asked to play any game but blackjack or in more serious cases to not come back to that casino. In Atlantic City this is illegal for a casino to do. They do have countermeasures to protect themselves.