[00:07] Today, we’re focusing on another system for counting cards in blackjack… the Red This video will describe the system in detail and help you decide if it might be the right
[00:20] If you haven’t watched our introductory videos into Card Counting, make sure you watch The Red 7 System is unbalanced, which eliminates the need to convert your running count to
[00:33] It’s a single-level system, throwing in a small wrinkle on top of what is technically Like the Hi-Lo System, Aces and ten cards are worth minus-1. … Also like the Hi-Lo System, 2’s, 3’s, 4’s 5’s and 6’s are all worth plus-1
[00:49] … … Now, where this system deviates is that little added wrinkle that gives this Red 7 cards count as plus-1. … Black 7 cards, 8’s and 9’s all count as zero.
[01:02] … This makes the Red 7 System a rarity in blackjack, where the suit becomes important. The main reason is that it intentionally creates an unbalanced system, which means you don’t
[01:14] Like with other unbalanced systems, you are going to begin your count with a negative For every deck you use, including the first one, you subtract 2 from your starting count.
[01:26] If you’re using four decks, you start at minus-8. Once the count reaches zero, your edge over the house is approximately half of one percent.
[01:40] At this point, it would be appropriate to raise your bet by doubling it. As the count climbs over zero, you’ll want to continue to raise your bet. So you’re betting 1 unit while the count is negative and 2 units when it hits zero.
[01:53] In a single-deck game, you should move up to 4 units per bet once the count reaches In a shoe game, meanwhile, you’ll keep your bet at 2 units until the count reaches plus-6.
[02:05] From that point onward, you’ll basically want to make your bet the same number of units Let’s show what that all means. So, for a shoe game, if you are starting out at 5 dollars per hand, you’ll want to make
[02:20] … When the count reaches plus-6, your bet should become 15 dollars per hand. … When the count reaches plus-8, make it 20 dollars per hand.
[02:32] Obviously, as the count decreases, your bet will follow with it according to this handy There will be some adjustments to Basic Strategy made with this count. Any time the count is at zero or higher, take insurance.
[02:46] Two other changes to Basic Strategy kick-in once the count reaches zero or gets into the When you have a 15 against a dealer 10, you’ll want to stand. The same adjustment applies to a 12 when the dealer has a 3.
[02:58] … Usually, you’d hit, but if the count is zero or higher, you’ll stand. … There are three additional Basic Strategy adjustments that we recommend for once the count reaches plus-2 or above that you can find on our website, GamblingSites.org.
[03:12] The Red 7 Count is one of the most effective and easiest card counting systems to use, … We have plenty of additional videos and articles for you to make sure you are the
[03:24] best blackjack player you can be… including more within the “Advanced Blackjack” section… so make sure to check out GamblingSites.org for even more on the game.