"Einstein" Hi-Opt 1 Count
This card-counting system (which is sometimes referred to as the Einstein count) is for advanced players, those who know the Basic strategy, have tried the Hi-Lo count and want to find something more to increase their odds. This system just like the Hi-Lo is based on the adding and subtracting principle. However, this system still differs a lot from the previous one and is more accurate and more specific.
As you are here, you are ready to find out what it takes to become a professional in blackjack. Hi-Opt 1 Counting system is designed for those ready to use more complicated and advanced counting methods. As all the other complicated gambling strategies, this one is very debatable and there are those who believe in it and use it and there are those who think it does not work because they’ve lost once or twice. Therefore, you have to remember, that this strategy can not eliminate the house edge and make you a winner all the time, it just makes you win more often.
Hi-Opt 1 Count Strategy
The strategy of this counting system is not too complicated, however it still demands you to be focused on the table all the time. The system is based on adding and subtracting 1 but the values of the cards are not like at the Hi-Lo system.
| Cards | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | J | Q | K | A |
| Values | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | 0 |
The cards at this count are divided into groups. Cards valued as 0 do not influence the overall count, such cards are 2, 7, 8 and 9. Tens are valued as −1 and small cards 3-6 are counted as +1. Aces fall into separate category and can be counted separately or players may play according to the Basic Strategy.
