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Blackjack guides
Everything around the trainer: how counting works, whether it is legal, what the odds really are, and strategy cards you can print.
How to count cardsThe complete Hi-Lo guide: true count, bet spreads, practice plan.
Is card counting illegal?The real law, casino countermeasures, and your rights.
Blackjack oddsDealer bust rates and hand probabilities, computed.
Printable strategy cardsEvery rule set as a free image and PDF.
Illustrious 18The 18 count plays that break basic strategy.
6:5 vs 3:2 blackjackThe payout rule that matters more than strategy.
GlossaryRules, casino, and counting terms in plain English.
Florida casino guidesWhat the tables actually play like, sourced and dated.
Frequently asked questions
Where should a complete beginner start?
Start with the strategy trainer on the home page and the printable strategy card for your table's rules. Basic strategy is the foundation everything else builds on.
What should I read after basic strategy?
If you want to count cards, read the how-to-count-cards guide, then drill the count. If you just want cheaper casino trips, read the 6:5 page and the Florida casino guides.
Are the guides free?
Yes. Every guide, tool, chart, and drill on this site is free.