Card Counting

Counting the cards is a difficult thing to do
when the dealers pull from an eight-deck shoe.
When deuces, treys, and fours leave the place,
there are good chances for a ten or an ace.
The wagers tend to be a little bit more.
It is anticipated there will be twenty-ones galore.
Cards in eight decks amount to four hundred sixteen.
Determining what comes next will not be too keen.
What is to stop the dealer from getting a ten and an ace?
That would not appear too nice in this place.
An uncommon occurrence it is not.
In fact, the dealers get blackjacks a lot.
Whenever croupiers win, it is not too funny.
How else do you think the house makes its money?

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 2/18/2011 4:42:00 PM
Premium last line Robert.. luv cards but not to bet on them..too risky luv.. but I play a mean game of pinochle ... and always win too... double decks..luv..learned in the military when my hubby was in way back when luv..
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Date: 2/18/2011 3:41:00 PM
a good thing to ponder on, I'm not much of a gambler but sounds fun, enjoyed your write on card counting,..p.d.
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Date: 2/18/2011 3:13:00 PM
this my friend makes me wonder just that question... Will being playing blackjack next week ... wish me luck
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