Can You Make a Living Counting Cards in 2020?

It’s 2020, is it still possible to make a living counting cards? What should aspiring and pro card counters know before heading to the casino? Colin shares some veteran wisdom for the new decade.

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[newtuber]

I would say card counting can be a good side gig. Making a living at it can be extremely difficult even when the EV says you make a great living because when you get those downswings it can be extremely brutal. There might be days weeks and even months when things don't go your way.

[T-Vegas]

Great advice. Books that I've read, the experts/hall 0f famers agree that part-time advantage play is best. It is rare for someone to be able to do nothing but blackjack as sole income.

[mathewjacob]

It's perfect for a mariner ..
6 to 8 months at sea
6 to 4 months at casino

[GIMMETHELOOTNOW]

Just watched Holy Rollers.... it's crazy how casinos think card counters are the bad guys

[ocreedoalmightydollateam]

He’s banned in every casino so the only way he makes money is teaching people

[rossgooding]

You have to enjoy the challenge and adventure. Great video! BTW I think for anyone wanting to try this, going through a rigorous training program would be worth considering. You will learn more about yourself as well--massive value just in that!

[TheBestMan]

Great job Colin. Well informed and just plain real. Love it.

[danhardhat]

With the banning, back offs and horrendous rules these days, I wouldn't recommend learning to count unless you going to play anyway. It was SO EASY to win through the late 90's (pre-internet)...$5 tables, stand on all 17's, many places had nice extra rules like resplit aces or double on 3 cards, non-uptight pit bosses, good comps, DEEP cuts - like less then a deck on a 6 deck shoe was not too hard to find. Now there's constant auto shufflers at half the tables; pit bosses trained to look for counters and you can't make any money without huge bet swings 6+X; bad house rules like hit soft 17 and blackjack pays 6:5; fewer places offer surrender; 8 deck watered down shoes; security crews that think that caught Al Capone; the cuts are so bad that if they only cut out 20% of the cards, that's considered good. That said, counting is not hard to do, most of the basic strategy adjustments are easy to learn, it's fun but it's not the movies - you will lose and lose big sometimes but it is still worth doing and somewhat profitable.

[drewbustank]

Thanks for the positive encouragement and sound advice as always, Colin!

[derekmoore]

I get so exited every time you upload a new video! No matter what you upload I will watch it

[zaboogoosfraba]

Most honest statement on this subject I have heard . I commend the honesty . No reason these days with your group and all the software out there to not train other than excuses. Whats three grand to spend a weekend with you, nothing if your serious. The only thing I would have said differently is "If you can't afford training you will never be a AP not even with 50k. I charged 10k to train folks in the eighties think about that. Three grand come on man your time is worth far more than that.

[zappars]

Hey Collin 👋 greetings from Australia, I am 18 and successfully walked out with an $135 profit by card counting from your videos 😂. Big win!!! Love your stuff

[maxpayne]

Colin and all other blackjack card counters take the time to watch the documentary "Inside The Edge: A professional Blackjack Adventure." It is one of the most realistic representations of card counting ever. The negative swings, traveling, EV, and the back offs, LOTS OF BACK OFFS. This film gives the movie 21 the finger Colin I would love to hear your opinion on it

[JoseLopez-hhfp]

I don't know who needs to hear this, but you're better off getting a regular job.

[MrDodger]

I was just in Vegas last week. All the downtown casinos that pay 3 to 2 and are $10 per hand all use 8 decks now.

[steveshsi]

I bet casinos love this guy encouraging people to play black jack for a living

[roniL]

Colin, I love your videos! I started practicing counting and just went to look into the Casinos around Toronto and Niagara. They all have CSM :(
I’m wondering if anyone knows any casinos without CSM’s.

[curtissingleton]

Don't forget, you have wining hands in negitive counts. That's when basic strategy play is so important. Actually, if you always lost in negative counts you will never win in the long run. Because, your playing on a negative count 80 percent of the time. Discipline on negative play is crucial. Wonging in is such a red flag, you must try to ride out negitive counts. Go with the flow is a delicate trate you must understand.

[meestyouyouestme]

“But how bout now?”
On every 2020 prediction video.

[davidezonta]

I'm early this time. I'm really into your channel! Well done and thank you