The term “true count” is used in blackjack to refer to the number of cards that a player has remaining in their hand after they have been dealt their initial hand. The true count is important because it affects a player’s chances of winning the game.
There are a few factors that can affect a player’s true count. The first is whether or not the player has taken any cards to increase their hand size (known as “counting cards”).
Taking cards increases the chances of getting a higher card, which in turn increases the player’s true count.
Another factor that can affect a player’s true count is whether or not they have hit on any of their initial cards. Hitting means that the player has obtained a higher-valued card than any of their opponents, which increases the player’s true count.
However, the most important factor affecting a player’s true count is how many cards the dealer has been dealt. The dealer’s initial hand is worth zero points, so the dealer always has a low true count (since they have no cards).
Conversely, the player with the highest true count (i.e. the most cards remaining in their hand) is more likely to win the game.
