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Re:The rising human cost of sports betting by willis936 on Tuesday February 01, 2022 @12:01AM (#30158819)
I've sat at $5 tables where an old dude was openly discussing the count with the dealer. I bet when he bet and made out okay.

Counting theory is really simple stuff. Everyone does it subconsciously. Almost everyone can learn the concept of sampling without substitution. Banning such basic math seems ridiculous, but highlights that the average player is not there to win. Gambling institutions are sad places.

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Re:The rising human cost of sports betting by slaymaker1907 on Tuesday February 01, 2022 @12:56AM (#30159095)
I think almost any card game is going to have some element of card counting unless card counting is completely impossible. It's like trying to play poker while ignoring the psychological elements of the game.
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