Blackjack is the most popular game which is very simple and can be won with little workouts on the betting strategies and card counting. The house edge with a proper play in the game of blackjack is only 0.5% which increases the player’s odds of winning. However, this can happen only by following a proper betting strategy and the technique of card counting.

Card counting is mathematical system which can be learnt by anyone who knows basic addition and subtraction. The concept of card counting is to track the cards dealt. Based on this track, one can select the pattern of betting.

One has to keep track of the cards dealt to him as well as the cards dealt to other players. When the card counting is positive, it implies that there is higher number of large cards in the deck. So, there are 3 possibilities or advantages for the player in this case. They are,
1. More chances for the player to get blackjack.
2. Player to get higher starting hands.
3. Chances for the dealer to bust.
When the card count is more, it is advised to bet more because of its advantages shown above. Similarly, when the card count is negative, then the house has more advantages and it is good to reduce the bets.