The 5 Failed 'Card Counters'

With over 15 years experience training card counters, Colin Jones has seen a lot. What types of card counters end up succeeding? And what about the types that fail? In this video, Colin shares 5 types of card counters he's run into that are sure to fail and never make it as a professional card counter. Are you one?

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0:00 - Introduction: 5 Card Counter Mistakes
1:35 - #5: Not Mastering Card Counting Skills
2:52 - #4: Fear of Casino Back-offs
3:53 - #3: Overbetting or Underbetting
5:49 - #2: Letting Emotions Control Your Play
7:30 - #1: Unwillingness to Deal with Reality

[MikeTXBerry]

Always notice that on your intro, the player gets a blackjack, but is only paid even money. Makes my eye twitch every time

[tomw]

Just grew my bankroll from $600 to $2100 because of you:) it took a while, but thoroughly enjoyed the process. Thanks!!!

[DavidSmith-qdcb]

I ran into an emotional player a few months ago and coincidentally my second ever card counting trip. My wife and I were both doing great up almost $1000 each over a few hours. I split 10s against a 5 and this guy proceeded to lose his mind. Screaming at me and the dealer accusing us of collusion asking to fight me etc. Lol needless to say security comes over hits him with the trespass. The casino was so apologetic the comped us our room and meals for that trip and a future one. We finished out the shoe and made our way to the room. For the rest of the night all we could do was laugh at what we'd witnessed. Sidenote: I forgot to mention those 10s split into 20 and 18, resplit the 20 to a 19 and 17. Dealer flipped a king and drew a 7 to bust.

[st.patrick]

I just found this channel and I love this guy.

[russellg]

I recently went back to the casino after winning thinking I had perfect strategy and I’d try a little counting to help my odds. Not only was the counting portion mentally draining for me because I’m new to it but after playing some hands at home I realized my basic strategy is a little off as well. More importantly it’s not second nature to me so back to the basics for me!

[shaggie-]

I used to work Surveillace and got a few card counters backed off from hard rock ! Let me tell you guys just stand up and leave and do not give them any form of ID.... now I quit and I am counting at casinos !

[krazyk]

New BJA video right as I'm getting back into counting? Yes please. For anyone wondering I think table conditions are better than ever for counters 🤙

[stevenhelgason]

I've gotten better over time with emotions (or lack of). I'll sometimes feign elation or disgust when playing. But I find it helpful to get away from the game for awhile if on a prolonged downward slide...when the feigned disgust starts to feel a bit more real.
So it helps....not that it changes your EV in future sessions - but it helps keep the emotions in check

[valenciacristian]

Great video like always! Every time I see a new video come out here or on BJA that always makes my day! Keep up the great work can’t wait till the next.

[Kgfao]

To your last point, I believe it was James Grosjean who said that new players complain about how unlucky they are without considering that it might be their own fault. I gotta keep working on my mentality, because I know that I could easily turn into one of those guys too. Thanks for the video 👍

[TMJJack]

Great video. This is the best day of my life just because this video is out. I'm on cloud nine.

[moviefreak]

Sir, over the years, you haven't aged in terms of your's looks...still spirited, lively & helping others...

[ebVariety]

Learning to fly a plane…Great analogy Colin. Perfect practice makes perfect.

[howkriv]

Many years ago, I took a card counting course that taught HiOpt. Ken Uston was our commencement speaker. In those days, there were $1, single-deck games all over Vegas. I slowly built my bankroll and now play the $25 double-deck games. I have had some interesting adventures, and met some really great people. It has been a fun, well-paying hobby. . Everything I learned agrees with your videos. Your explanations are accurate and easy to understand. I also enjoy Steven Bridges' videos and have had similar experiences, but at my relatively low stakes levels. May all your 12s be hit with 9s.

[chrisklupenger]

Killer content as always thanks Colin!

[josephingram]

I Love this channel. been playing BJ a whole lot more and learning the ways

[pamagee]

I don’t want to be that unprepared guy. I’ve played while counting before, I learned hi-lo many years ago but never took it seriously until now. As you point out, live action is quite different than counting on a computer screen

[thefinestfootage]

One thing to add is the people that don't make it are the people that don't follow the rules/strategy. I was playing the other day and saw someone stay on a 14 v 10. He was claiming he played perfect basic strategy, but sometimes could feel when it was the right time to stay. I knew he wasn't counting because if he was, he would have known the count was at a true -3. Low and behold, he made several mistakes and rolled through his chips within an hour.

[markhuber]

Hey Collin. Good to see you and hope that you’re doing well..

[numbbane]

I'm just saying I'm going through pilot school right now and was looking to do this to make some money for pay schooling. I find it really funny on the analogy.