The curriculum
Ten modules, from the rules of the game to playing responsibly. A short placement test lets you skip what you already know.
- 1
Blackjack foundations
How blackjack works: hand values, the dealer’s rules, payouts and table etiquette.
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- 2
Basic strategy
The mathematically best play for every hand, learned chart by chart.
- 3
Card values
Hi-Lo values: 2–6 are +1, 7–9 are 0, tens and aces are −1. Recognize them instantly.
- 4
Running count
Keep an exact running count through a shoe, then build speed.
- 5
True count
Convert the running count to a true count by estimating the decks left.
- 6
Betting with the count
Size your bets to the true count with a ramp that suits your bankroll.
- 7
Playing deviations
The index plays that change when the count says so.
- 8
Game selection
Rules, penetration and conditions that make a game worth playing.
- 9
In the casino
Composure, camouflage and staying within the rules of the venue.
- 10
Responsible play
Keeping it healthy: limits, warning signs and where to get help.