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Blackjack True Count Calculator (Hi-Lo)

Uses the Hi-Lo card-counting system: divide the running count by the decks remaining in the shoe to get the true count, then estimate the player edge and a suggested bet ramp. For education only.

True count

2.0

Player edge

Suggested bet

Educational Hi-Lo estimate; gambling carries risk.

Formula

true count = running count ÷ decks remaining | edge% ≈ 0.5 × (true count − 1) | bet units = max(1, floor(true count) − 1)

Frequently asked

What is the difference between the running count and the true count?

The running count is the raw tally you keep by adding and subtracting tags card by card. The true count normalises it for how many decks are still unplayed. A running count of +10 is only +2 with five decks left but +10 with a single deck left — far more favourable. Betting and strategy deviations should follow the true count, not the running count.

Does a high true count guarantee I will win?

No. A high true count only means the shoe is rich in high cards, giving the player a statistical edge over the long run. Any single hand or session still swings wildly and short-term losses are normal. This tool is educational only, guarantees nothing, and gambling carries real risk.

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