Strategy

The High-Low system, also known as the Hi-Lo system, is a popular card counting strategy employed by blackjack players to gain an edge over the casino. This system simplifies the process of card counting by assigning a point value to each card in a standard 52-card deck.

• Low cards (2 through 6) are assigned a value of +1.
• Neutral cards (7, 8, and 9) are assigned a value of 0.
• High cards (10, Jack, Queen, King, Ace) are assigned a value of -1.

• Starting Count: Players start with a running count of 0 at the beginning of a new deck or shoe.
• Count Adjustment: As each card is revealed, the player adjusts the running count by adding the card's point value.
• True Count: In multiple-deck games, the running count must be normalized to find the "True Count."
• Betting and Playing Decisions: As the count becomes more positive, indicating a deck rich in high-value cards, the player can confidently increase their bet size and make deviations from basic strategy.