Originally Posted by
Alan Mendelson
Of course these are just kids on this forum... at least in kewlj's case. What is he, 23?
There are multiple problems with this claim about counting multiple tables. Here are a few:
1. The dealers. Their timing has to be impeccable so that you can count two or three tables.
2. Your own game. You just can't literally stand out like a sore thumb looking at other tables.
3. Obstructions including other players.
4. Seat angle and distance. Has anyone yet besides me gone to a blackjack pit and sit in a middle seat or stand by one to look at the next table? Kewlj has criticized me for my photos but my photos though blurry show the real problem that the tables are not close and you need a high angle to look over the lips of the tables. Whether in seat two, three or four it makes no difference. You need really good clear line of sight to see the cards. Add a drink in the cup holder and it all goes to shit.
5. And then this statement that it's okay to miss some cards? Really? Are these people playing with half a deck? They must be.
6. Actually keeping track. I suppose people do it but with so much going on including playing your own game do they really keep a count?
7. I've never heard of a card counter playing one table who said missing cards is okay. But the multi table counters say missing cards is okay and they have an excuse: those are cards behind the cut card. Well, what about those other cards that are behind the cut card? Don't they matter?
Oh I get it. They're just playing with half a deck. But I'm not.